3D Artists India

Hire Rigger and Animators

Riggers build the controls that let a character move. Animators use those controls to perform body action, facial expression, and creature work.

Talent here covers bipedal, quadruped, and creature rigs in Maya, Blender, and Cinema 4D. Animation work spans cinematic, gameplay, social spots, and explainer content.

Strongest cities: Bangalore, Delhi/NCR, Mumbai.

Estimated price range

Indicative rates in USD. India rates run roughly 0.75x global. Actual quotes vary with experience and project scope.

Hourly

Global

$30-$120/ hour

India

$25-$90/ hour

per character rig

Global

$500-$5,000

India

$375-$3,750

Animation is usually billed per shot or per second of finished motion.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need both a rigger and an animator?
If your characters do not have rigs yet, a rigger comes first. Animation can only happen on a working rig. Some artists handle both.