Hi, I’m Yuval, a 2D animation director specializing in design and illustration in a playful style, either leading teams or as a one-stop shop. I’m also a versatile motion designer, working with studios and agencies on a variety of projects, from  identity motion systems to character animation.
Commercial Representation:
Levine/Leavitt
agents@llreps.com

General Inquiries:
yuval.haker@gmail.com

Yuval was born on a warm summer's night in Palo Alto, California, raised between London and Tel Aviv. He currently lives and works in New York City.

Humor, anxiety, and play are a big part of Yuval’s work. He's worked on music videos, commercials, short films and editorial illustrations.

Recent clients:
Vox, Netflix, GE, Spotify, Headspace, Sharpie, Bloomberg, Wall St Journal, State Street Global Advisors, MSNBC.

Awards/Noteworthy:
  • ADC Young Gun Award 2020
  • Levine/Leavitt Artist-In-Residence Award
  • Vimeo Staff Pick for “I am Sex”
  • Vimeo Staff Pick for “Covid Loop”
  • Winner of "Best Music Video" at
    Aesthetica Short Film Festival, UK
  • Award of Excellence from Bezalel Academy of Arts & Design
  • Paléo Festival Nyon - selected official animator

Selected Press:
Screenings:
  • Asif Animation Festival, Israel
  • Bogotá Music Video Festival, Colombia
  • PÖFF Shorts, Estonia
  • Courts Mais Trash, Belgium
    (Courts Mais Super Sex)
  • Shorts on Tap, England
    (Invisible Borders - Shorts from
    Israel & Palestine)
  • VOID, International Animation Film Festival, Denmark (Music Video Shorts)
  • 13th Athens Animfest, Greece






Above: Me.


Below: One of my favorite projects, too rough for the front page of my site, a present from my sisters and I for my Grandma’s 75th birthday.