Animation for Kids

Before you hire an animator, you need to determine what kind of animation you need and what market you are trying to hit. Any animator you are considering should have a compilation of animations they have completed readily available for you to review. From educational videos for toddlers to kids’ learning videos uploaded on YouTube channels, your animator should have the right product for your market.

If you are looking to hire the best animator to create a unique children's video such as one teaching ABC songs or for learning colors, hiring an animator directly through Upwork is a great place to start. Using Upwork, you can browse completed projects and view recommendations all within our platform.

Depending on your market, be prepared to pay up to $30,000 for the best animators. Some animators charge less for a project and work by the hour, starting at $150. Children's animators are highly sought after right now, so animators who specialize in eye-catching creations for kids or toddlers may charge more.

Creating animations around baby or kid songs such as color songs or animal sounds or for ABC learning videos is an area within the animation market that is very profitable right now and seeing a lot of growth.

The five types of animation are:

Also known as cell animation, this style is now commonly done using computers and special tablets, though originally it required each cell to be drawn by hand. Examples include classic Disney movies such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.

Most would consider this a cartoon style of animation. Some examples are old-school cartoons such as Looney Tunes and DuckTales.