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Emanuel W.

Technical Animation Director, 3d Artist, XR/AI Technologist

Technical Animation Director specializing in 3D Design, Motion Graphics and XR/AI Technology. I transform creative visions into immersive 3d experiences & designs with cutting-edge digital tools. Ready to deliver exceptional results. Core expertise focuses on advanced technical direction for 3D animation systems leveraging machine learning, pipeline development, and simulations to deliver engine-ready creative assets as well as motion graphics design across entertainment and commercial sectors. Experience encompasses expertise in Unreal Engine for game, cinematic, and AR/VR applications, machine learning systems, and live television production. This includes supervisory roles overseeing digital doubles, 3D scanning workflows, and motion capture integration into animation systems. Proven ability to architect complex technical solutions while maintaining creative excellence, delivering cutting-edge results that push industry boundaries and exceed client expectations.

🇺🇸Los Angeles, United States$80/hr100% JSS4.90 (12)Since Oct 2011

Earnings and projects

MRR
$2.7k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#14,780 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#3,754 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
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Read daily since Oct 7, under 30 days

Total earnings
$93k

Billed in all: $95k

World#42,519 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#8,531 / 62.1k
Per project
$3.1k

$5.4k in the last 6 months

World#54,208 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#9,044 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
3
67% fixed33% hourly
World#66,479 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#8,998 / 62.1k
Projects in all
30

Across 32 contracts

69% fixed31% hourly
World#97,486 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#14,500 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$94.5k+$4k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$90k$92k$94k$96kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

No data since Nov 5, 2026.

Skill rankings: Top 2% in Illustration

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