Video, Animation & 3D
Hire Whiteboard Animators
Whiteboard animators create videos where drawings appear by hand to explain ideas, processes and training material simply.
The role
What whiteboard animators do
A whiteboard animator turns scripts into visual scenes, draws or selects illustrations, animates the drawing process, syncs visuals with voice-over, and adds music and captions.
Typical deliverables
- Whiteboard explainer videos
- Training videos
- Custom drawings
- Voice-over sync
- Captioned exports
Tools you will see
- VideoScribe
- Doodly
- After Effects
- Adobe Illustrator
- Procreate
Choosing
How to choose whiteboard animators
What to look for
- Clear visual explanations.
- Custom illustrations when needed, not only stock images.
- Good pacing with narration.
- Clean audio and captions.
Questions to ask
- 1Do you use custom drawings or library images?
- 2Can you write or refine the script?
- 3Will you provide voice-over?
- 4How do you review scenes before final animation?
Planning
Before you post the job
Keep the script concise
Whiteboard videos work best with simple, focused messages.
What drives cost
Video length, custom drawings, voice-over, script writing and revisions.
Hiring on Open Lance
- Posting a job and reviewing proposals are free.
- Each milestone is funded into escrow before work starts and paid when you approve it.
- Hire fixed-price, hourly, as a monthly Dedicated Hire, or buy a packaged Drop-In.
- Client fees are shown before you pay and added on top of the work.
FAQ
Questions about hiring whiteboard animators
Are whiteboard videos good for training?
They can make processes and concepts easier to follow.
Can they use my brand colours?
Yes, while keeping the hand-drawn style readable.
Do I need a voice-over?
Most whiteboard explainers use narration, though captions can support silent viewing.
Related
Related skills
Post a job for whiteboard animators
Describe the work and compare proposals. You only fund the first milestone once you have chosen someone.