FREELANCE SUPPORT FOR AGENCIES & CREATIVE TEAMS
I’m Richie Phillips, a freelance motion designer, animator and VFX artist based in Leicester, with over 15 years of industry experience. I help agencies, production companies and in-house teams turn ideas and designs into finished work. Book me remotely or on site across the Midlands, London and Manchester.
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Got approved artwork or storyboards? I can take them into animation. Need another pair of eyes earlier on? I can help shape the idea, develop the visual approach and work through how it moves.
My work covers character animation, brand idents, broadcast graphics, explainers, product content and VFX. The E4 sting combines illustration and animation; DeWalt brings product footage and motion graphics together.
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I work with After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator and Photoshop. I can follow your brand guidelines, animate approved artwork and work alongside your designers, producers or marketing team. I’m happy getting stuck into an existing project or joining you from the start.
Before we begin, we’ll agree the files, software, review process and delivery formats. For on-site bookings, send your location and dates so we can discuss travel and working arrangements.
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Send the dates you need, the stage the project has reached and a short outline of the work. Include any designs or references, your budget, the delivery deadline and whether you need me remotely or on site.
I’ll check availability and we can agree the scope, fee and handover before confirming the booking. If the brief is still taking shape, send what you have.
Yes. I can work from supplied artwork and storyboards, or contribute to the design and planning before animation starts. Share a sample of the files and the intended output so we can agree what is needed.
Both. I’m based in Leicester and work with teams across the Midlands, London and Manchester. Send your location, dates and expected working arrangements so I can confirm availability and discuss any travel.
The fee depends on the scope, complexity and time the work needs. Send your brief, dates and budget range so we can discuss a suitable booking. We’ll agree the work and fee before starting.
We’ll agree the video formats, versions and any project-file handover before the booking starts. Let me know your software requirements and whether your team needs to continue working on the files.
You’ll work directly with me, whether you’re commissioning a film or booking freelance support. For remote projects, we can agree how to share files, review work and collect feedback. For on-site work, send the location and dates so we can discuss travel and arrangements before booking.
