I’m a freelance animator and creative director with extensive experience in visual storytelling through animation, motion graphics, character design, and mixed-media creation.

Animation allows me to explore a world of endless possibilities—shaping new ideas and bringing stories to life through movement. My training at School of Motion (USA), combined with hands-on experience in real-world projects, has equipped me with the skills to tackle challenges and deliver outstanding results.

Originally from Buenos Aires, I’ve spent much of my life in Spain and England, which has given me a global perspective and a deep appreciation for diverse cultures. I thrive on collaborating with people from around the world, embracing new ideas, and sharing my own. For me, creativity and connection have no borders.

Ilustración de Martin Ariel, motion designer profesional y artista digital

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✦ martinariel@yirotomotion.com

Roles you can hire me for

After Effects animation

🎬 Motion graphics

🏃‍♂️ Character design + rigging + animation

Mixed Media design

🤯 Creative Direction & Art Direction

Timezone (Ready to remote 🌍)

📌I currently reside in Buenos Aires GMT - 3 | You can use the ▶ time converter

🗽 New York | 1 Hour Less

💂🏼‍♂️ London | 4 Hours More

🐨 Sydney | 13 Hours More

I speak Spanish & English, have basic survival skills in French, and Duolingo keeps reminding me I’m still learning Japanese 😅

Whenever someone creates something with all of their heart, then that creation is given a soul
— Hayao Miyazaki

a little more about me

Bringing my creativity to life, experimenting, and achieving visually stunning results is where I find deep fulfillment. It's like rediscovering the joy of surprising myself, just like when I was a kid.

Martin Ariel en un pueblo con edificios de estilo colonial, artesanías y un grupo de personas caminando.
Martin Ariel de pie en una escalera de piedra en un entorno de arquitectura antigua, con ventanas y paredes de piedra. Lleva camisa blanca y pantalones cortos.

Guitar🎸

Martin Ariel con camisa a cuadros rojos y negros tocando una guitarra eléctrica frente a un micrófono.

Tenis🥎

Martin Ariel sentado en un sofá mirando hacia arriba con una expresión pensativa, sobre un fondo de cielo con nubes y una figura en forma de estrella.

Travel 💖

Martin Ariel con sudadera azul y gafas de sol sentado en una playa con un mate en la mano.
Martin Ariel recostado en el césped con un suéter colorido.

Testimonials

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Testimonials 😁 Happy Clients ⚡ Feedback 👏

Trevor Ragan Founder of The Learner Lab

"Over the past decade, I’ve made it a mission to find and collaborate with the best animators in the world. Working with Martin has been one of the absolute highlights. He’s fast, collaborative, responsive to feedback—and most importantly, he’s really, really good. Every time I start a new video project, he’s the first person I call.".

Trevor Ragan | Founder of The Learner Lab

Photo of Juan Cruz Varela | testimonial for Martin Ariel

Martín's seriousness, efficiency, and creativity truly stood out in the animations he delivered for the documentary 'Tras las huellas de King Kong.

Juan Cruz Varela | Director, Screenwriter, Fiction and Documentary Producer

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