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Motion with intent
Storyboards and prototypes that clarify interactions, hierarchy, and brand personality.
Hire senior 3D animators.
Motion and 3D specialists who make products and campaigns feel alive.
From product visuals to launch films, Deeptal motion designers design storyboards, build renders, and deliver lightweight assets engineers can ship.
Hire a top 3D animator nowNo-risk trial. Pay only if satisfied.
Clients rate Deeptal design teams 4.9 / 5.0 on average.
Pulse surveys after onboarding and milestone readouts.Compensation snapshot
Bench-readyAnnual bands across key markets to plan budgets confidently.
US & Canada
$104k – $164k
Glassdoor Oct 2025, total comp
United Kingdom
£58k – £90k
Glassdoor Oct 2025, total comp
Germany
€60k – €94k
Glassdoor Oct 2025, total comp
The Balkans
€34k – €56k
Glassdoor Oct 2025, total comp
Avg. seniority
8.2 yrs
Launch readiness
7-12 days
From brief to onboarding
Design QA acceptance
98%
Within the first sprint
Trusted by product and engineering teams
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Delivery highlights
What you get with Deeptal
Senior talent, clear rituals, and proactive communication from week one.
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Performance-aware animation
Specs that respect runtime budgets, accessibility, and platform constraints.
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3D and product visuals
Rendered assets for product UI, marketing, and launches with clear pipelines.
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Handoffs that ship
Lottie/Rive exports, render passes, and documentation engineers and editors can use.
Coverage map
Where this team drives outcomes
Where motion and 3D designers contribute
Make products and campaigns feel intentional.
- Product motion specs for onboarding, flows, and micro-interactions.
- 3D assets for product visuals, launch films, and marketing.
- Motion systems and principles that extend brand identity.
- Performance and accessibility QA for shipped animations.
How we deliver motion work
Pipelines tuned to your stack and timelines.
- References, moodboards, and storyboard approvals.
- Style frames, rigs, and animation prototypes for review.
- Exports (Lottie/Rive/MP4/GLTF) with naming and integration notes.
- QA with engineering or video teams to ensure fidelity.
Specialties
Specialist coverage by pod
Product motion
Micro-interactionsOnboarding flowsState transitionsAccessibility checks
3D & rendering
Asset pipelinesLighting/materialsRender optimizationFile delivery
Brand film
StoryboardsStyle framesLaunch sequencesSound + pacing direction
Ops & integration
Export specsRuntime performanceQA with dev/videoDocumentation
Sample talent
Meet ready-to-start specialists
Profiles curated for your stack, time zones, and delivery rituals.
Jonas W.
Motion Designer
Zurich
After Effects, Lottie, Figma, Rive
Creates product motion specs and Lottie/Rive exports that ship cleanly with engineering.
Kara A.
3D + Motion Designer
Vancouver
Cinema 4D, Blender, Redshift, Premiere
Builds 3D assets and launch films; partners with marketing on timelines and with dev on performance.
Lucas P.
Interactive Motion Designer
Belgrade
Figma, Rive, WebGL (Three.js), Framer
Designs real-time motion and micro-interactions with attention to runtime budgets and accessibility.
Hiring playbook
How to hire 3D animators with Deeptal
Use Deeptal to calibrate craft depth, delivery habits, and collaboration fit before committing long term.
Talk to a delivery lead
- Share goals, constraints, and the mix of product, brand, motion, or research support you need.
- We align on rituals, tools, and the success metrics that matter for your team.
Meet hand-selected talent
- Review curated portfolios, working files, and references tailored to your market and product stage.
- Meet senior ICs and pick the team shape that fits—individual leads or full squads.
Start with a no-risk sprint
- Run a short, paid sprint inside your cadence with QA, documentation, and stakeholder readouts.
- Keep the team if you are confident; we replace quickly at no cost during the trial window.
How it works
Engage in three clear steps
1
Talk to a delivery lead
Share goals, constraints, and the mix of product, brand, motion, or research support you need.
We align on rituals, tools, and the success metrics that matter for your team.
2
Meet hand-selected talent
Review curated portfolios, working files, and references tailored to your market and product stage.
Meet senior ICs and pick the team shape that fits—individual leads or full squads.
3
Start with a no-risk sprint
Run a short, paid sprint inside your cadence with QA, documentation, and stakeholder readouts.
Keep the team if you are confident; we replace quickly at no cost during the trial window.
How we screen
How we vet senior designers
Portfolios alone are not enough. We review artifacts, observe walkthroughs, and run scenario-based tests to see how designers collaborate with PMs and engineers.
Finalists share live working files and get scored on design QA, communication, and speed to decision.
Step 1
Portfolio + systems review
Evaluating craft depth, systems thinking, and shipped impact.
Step 2
Collaboration screen
Optional: Your team can join
Live walkthroughs of files, decisions, and stakeholder management.
Step 3
Practical exercise
Optional: You can provide your own brief
Scenario-based tasks that show reasoning, documentation, and QA habits.
Step 4
References + QA
References plus design QA checks to confirm delivery habits and quality bar.
Step 5
Trial sprint
A short trial sprint inside your rituals to validate collaboration before you commit.
Capabilities
Capabilities of 3D animators
Product motion, 3D assets, and launch visuals that ship.
Product motion specs
Storyboards and micro-interactions for onboarding, flows, and UI feedback.
3D asset pipeline
Modeling, lighting, and rendering pipelines with passes ready for integration.
Performance and exports
Lottie/Rive/GLTF and video exports with guidance on runtime and platform constraints.
QA with engineering and video
Handoff, naming, and review loops to ensure fidelity in product or film.
Trusted by product and production leaders
Find the right motion and 3D talent for every project
Motion and 3D specialists who make products and campaigns feel intentional.
Product motion designers
Define micro-interactions and motion specs for onboarding, flows, and UI feedback.
3D asset builders
Model, light, and render assets with passes ready for integration.
Export and performance leads
Deliver Lottie/Rive/GLTF and video assets with guidance on runtime budgets.
QA and integration partners
Coordinate with engineering or video teams to ensure fidelity and performance.
FAQs
Do motion/3D designers deliver runtime-friendly assets?▾
Yes. They provide Lottie/Rive/GLTF and video exports with guidance on performance and integration.
Can they collaborate with engineering or video teams?▾
They work alongside your teams on pipelines, naming, and QA to keep fidelity and performance aligned.
Do they handle both product motion and marketing visuals?▾
We can staff designers for product UI motion, launch films, or both, depending on your needs.
How do you validate craft?▾
We review reels, source files, and run a short exercise to confirm quality and collaboration speed.
Explore services
Explore related Deeptal services
Blend design with engineering, marketing, or consulting when you need full delivery.
Hiring guide
How to hire 3D animators
3D animators shape outcomes when they blend craft with delivery habits. Use this guide to align stakeholders, vet for real signals of seniority, and start with a safe trial.
3D and motion designers deliver when they balance storytelling with runtime and integration needs.
Signals of great talent
Evidence of shipped work in your domain and constraints relevant to 3D animators.
Documentation habits: states, edge cases, and QA that keep engineering unblocked.
How we validate fit
Portfolio/file walkthroughs tied to outcomes, not just visuals.
Scenario exercises and references that confirm collaboration style and speed.
Working model
Designers join your rituals, tools, and reporting cadence.
Trial sprints inside your roadmap before scaling to longer engagements.
When to add teams
Pair leads with research, systems, or motion support when scope crosses multiple lanes.
Use teams for faster throughput without losing quality or alignment.
Median total compensation (Glassdoor, Oct 2025, USD equivalent)
USA
$136,000
Canada
$110,000
United Kingdom
£80,000
Germany
€82,000
Romania
€48,000
Serbia
€46,000
India
$28,000
Australia
$110,000
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