About
Nacer Ayad 2D Animator

Freelance 2D Animator &
Motion Designer

I’m the freelance 2D animator advertising agencies call
when the campaign deadline is real and the margin for error is zero.

12+ years on episodic TV (Cartoon Network, Warner Bros.)
and commercial projects for music labels, tech brands,
and agencies worldwide. I deliver broadcast-quality
character animation, motion design, and compositing —
clean, pipeline-ready, on time.

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

On‑model character performance
TV pipeline ready

Motion design + compositing
Styleframes to final

Broadcast‑grade delivery
Organized AE/Harmony packages

Reliable timelines
Milestone-based, daily WIPs

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 Studio
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.

Demo TV animation project thumbnail — case study by Nacer Ayad, freelance animator

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.

Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia — working remotely with advertising agencies and brands across North America and Europe. Fluent in English and French. Comfortable with agency workflows and broadcast production 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)
Nacer Ayad freelance 2D animator Halifax NS

Let’s Work Together

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

Rates & Availability

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