Animation
With the increasing focus on digital marketing and the need for engaging online content, the demand for animation skills in the business world is growing. Don’t get left behind without one. Upwork’s broad talent pool and cost-effective solutions make hiring an Animator a safe and easy process.
What Does An Animator Do?
An animator is a professional who creates multiple images, known as frames, which when sequenced together create an illusion of movement known as animation. These images can be hand-drawn, created digitally, or fashioned using 3D modeling. Animators are often involved in creating animations for films, video games, television shows, and other media. Their work requires a strong sense of creativity and storytelling, along with technical skills in various animation software and techniques.
Animated Solutions For Businesses
While hiring an Animator may seem like an initial expense, it does not compare to the possible revenue growth many companies might see because of it. With millions of words being consumed on a daily basis, the impact an animation can have on a target audience is often huge.
Explainer Videos
Complex products or services can become easy to understand through animated videos. An animator can break down concepts in an engaging and simple way.
Marketing and Advertisement
Engaging commercials, social media content, and digital ads can help boost brand awareness and customer loyalty.
Educational and Training Material
If your business has training modules for staff members or educational reading material for clients/customers/students, including an interactive animation can improve learning and retention rates.
How much does it cost to hire an animator?
Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.
- An experienced animator may command higher fees but also work faster, have more specialized areas of expertise, and deliver higher-quality work.
- A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their animation services more competitively.
How much you ultimately spend will depend on the scope and length of your project.
How do you write an Animator Job Post?
Your job post is your chance to describe your project scope, budget, and talent needs. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project.
Job Post Title
Create a simple title that describes what you’re looking for. The idea is to target the keywords your ideal candidate will likely type into a job search bar to find your project. Here are some sample Animator job post titles:
- In search of a creative mastermind to help with our product launch
- Animator needed to help with our corporate training video
- Our company needs an Animator to design and animate a brand mascot
Project Description
An effective Animator job post should include the following:
- Scope of work: List all the deliverables you’ll need, rom creating a quick 15 second video to developing a number of motion graphics for a website overhaul
- Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project
- Background: If you prefer experience with certain industries or software, mention this here
- Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts
Animator Responsibilities
Here are some examples of an Animator’s responsibilities
- Create high-quality animations based on our project requirements
- Work closely with other team members, including directors, designers, and writers
- Manage multiple animation projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines and production schedules.
Animator Requirements and Qualifications
Be sure to include any requirements and qualifications you’re looking for in an Animator. Here are some examples:
- A degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or related field
- Proficiency in Adobe After Effects and 3DS Max.
- A keen eye for design, color, and detail
Hire An Animator On Upwork
From film to video games, animation is about bringing your 2D and 3D images to life. Whether it’s to add some personality to your video advertisements or improve the UI/UX of your app, animators can help.
Create a job post on Upwork and find your next Animator today!