Animator VA
Creates 2D and 3D animation for explainer videos, ads, product demos and social content. A senior animator takes a script or storyboard through to a finished, polished piece.
- Top 1% vetted talent
- No lock-in contracts
- Replacement guarantee
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Description
An Animator VA creates 2D or 3D animation for explainers, advertisements, product demonstrations, social content and entertainment projects. They can work from a script or storyboard through storyboards, animatics, rigging, animation and final output. Outsource Teams provides top 1% vetted talent with professional animation experience, no lock-in contracts and a replacement guarantee, giving businesses access to experienced animation capability without building an internal production team.
Responsibilities
- Produce 2D character and object animation in After Effects, Toon Boom Harmony or Adobe Animate from scripts and storyboards.
- Create 3D animation in Blender, Cinema 4D or Maya, including modelling, rigging, lighting and rendering as required.
- Develop storyboards, animatics and style frames to agree direction before full production.
- Rig characters and assets for efficient, reusable animation.
- Sync animation to voiceover, music and sound effects with accurate timing.
- Apply animation principles such as timing, easing, anticipation and follow-through for natural motion.
- Manage render settings, output formats and file organisation for each deliverable.
- Incorporate feedback from clients and directors through structured revision rounds.
- Collaborate with illustrators, designers and video editors on assets and final assembly.
Software & Tools
Requirements
- Five or more years of professional animation with a showreel across explainer, commercial or entertainment work.
- Expert in After Effects and at least one of Toon Boom Harmony, Blender, Cinema 4D or Maya.
- Strong grasp of animation principles, composition and storytelling.
- Experience with rigging tools such as Duik, Rubberhose or native rigging in 3D packages.
- Good written and spoken English for briefs, feedback and timing discussions.
- Organised approach to project files, versions and render management.
- A workstation suited to animation and rendering, fast internet, backup power and availability in the client's time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of animation can they create?
They can create 2D character and object animation as well as 3D animation for commercial, explainer and entertainment projects.
Can they work from a script?
Yes. They can develop storyboards, animatics and style frames from scripts and briefs before moving into full production.
Can they animate characters?
Yes. They can rig characters and assets and animate them using timing, easing, anticipation and other core animation principles.
Can they synchronise animation with audio?
Yes. They can time animation to voiceover, music and sound effects.
What tools can they use?
They can work with Adobe After Effects, Adobe Animate, Toon Boom Harmony, Blender and Autodesk Maya.
How much does it cost?
Rates are listed in USD at $9 per hour for entry-level talent, $12 per hour for intermediate and $15 per hour for senior talent. There are no lock-in contracts.
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