Lily Lin

New Zealand
Career Advisor
Company
Freelance
Level
Senior
Position

2D Motion Designer

Role

Career Advisor

Discipline

Motion Design, Illustration

Bio

Hi! I'm Lily, a 2D motion designer with 5 years of remote freelancing experience, collaborating with clients and studios worldwide. I've worked on various projects, from explainers and title sequences to social media videos and sizzle reels, both in small teams and large productions. My work includes branded projects for companies like Microsoft, Amazon, GitHub, and Patreon. I'm always up for a chat about motion design or freelancing—whether you need portfolio reviews, networking advice, pricing tips, or have any other freelancing questions!I've always been a very goal-oriented person and I love sharing my experience with others. The motion design industry is quite small so it's empowering when creatives stand together to help each other out in ways that gives back to the community.

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