About Nacer Ayad:

Freelance 2D Animator &
Motion Designer

Twelve years in TV and commercial animation. Clean, pipeline‑ready delivery for studios and agencies on tight schedules.

TV‑proven character animation (Harmony/AE)
Motion design + compositing from styleframes to final
Reliable timelines, organized files, clear comms

What I Bring to Your Production:

On‑model character performance
TV pipeline ready

Motion design + compositing
Styleframes to final

Studio‑grade delivery
Organized AE/Harmony packages

Reliable timelines
Milestone-based, daily WIPs

My creative process is built on three core pillars, ensuring every project is not just visually stunning, but strategically effective and uniquely yours.

Character Animation

Performance & acting
Lip sync & dialogue
Walk cycles & run cycles
Action sequences
Facial expressions
Secondary motion

Motion Design

Kinetic typography
Logo animation
Transitions & effects
Icon animation
Title sequences

Tools & Software

After Effects / Illustrator
Photoshop / Indesign
Toon Boom Harmony / Toon Boom Storyboard
Affinity Suite
Remote Workflows
Frame.io, Shotgun
Slack / Zoom / Teams

Production Skills

Pipeline-ready file organization
Multi-format exports (16:9, 9:16, 1:1)
Clean layer structure
Revision management
On-deadline delivery
Commercial spots (15–60s)
Explainer videos
Episodic TV animation
Music videos
Social Media content

Selected Projects

A few examples of animation work across TV, commercial, and motion design projects.

TV Animation

Episodic TV animation for Cartoon Network. Character performance, lip sync, and action sequences delivered on production schedule.

Role: Character Animator
Tools: Toon Boom Harmony/Adobe Animate

Motion Design & Animation

60-second product explainer with character animation and kinetic type. Delivered in multiple aspect ratios for social and web.

Role: Motion Designer & Animator
Tools: After Effects, Illustrator/ Moho

Music Video Creation

2-minute animated music video for Sony Music artist. Full animation direction, character work, and effects compositing.

Role: Lead Animator
Tools: After Effects, Photoshop

Background

Experience

12+ Years in Animation

I started in graphic design and illustration, then moved into TV animation in 2012. I’ve worked on episodic productions from Cartoon Network and Warner Bros., and delivered commercial animation for music labels, tech companies, and agencies.

I’m based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and work remotely with studios and agencies across North America and Europe. I’m comfortable with remote collaboration tools and studio pipelines.

Key Credits:

  • Teen Titans GO (Character Animator)
  • Care Bears (Character Animator)
  • Chomp Squad (Character Animator)
  • Give a Mouse a Cookie (Character Animator)
  • The Casagrandes (Character Animator)
  • Sony Music (Freelance Motion Designer)
  • Freelance Motion Designer for multiple agencies

Approach

How I Work

I focus on clear communication, organized files, and on-time delivery. When you hire me, you get:

  • Fast replies — I respond to messages within a few hours
  • Clean files — Organized layers, clear naming, pipeline-ready
  • On deadline — I respect your schedule and deliver on time
  • No drama — Professional, reliable, easy to work with

I work remotely and can adapt to your team’s workflow and tools.

Language:

I’m available for:

short-term projects (1–2 weeks)
longer engagements (1–3 months)

Let’s Work Together

I’m available for freelance animation work on TV, commercial, and motion design projects.

Rates & Availability

Rate TypePrice (CAD)
Day Rate$500–$800
Week Rate$2,000–$3,500
Project RateCustom quote based on scope
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