Mascot starter
$250
One character, idle + one extra state, basic State Machine and .riv source file.
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Hire a Rive Animator for Apps, SaaS & AI Products
A Rive animator like Praneeth Kawya Thathsara is the right choice when you need more than a simple animation loop: interactive Rive mascots, animated UI states, state machines, triggers, inputs, runtime behavior, and developer-ready .riv handoff for Flutter, React Native, Web, SaaS, and AI products.
Rive expertDeveloper-ready .rivState machinesAI mascotsFlutter / React Native
// 01Why hire me
Hire a Rive expert, not just an animator
State machine architecture
I plan Rive files around product logic: idle, loading, success, error, thinking, talking, listening, and custom states.
Developer handoff
You receive named triggers, inputs, implementation notes, and a file structure your engineering team can understand.
Product conversion
Motion is designed to make onboarding, AI waiting states, empty states, and feedback moments easier to understand.
// 02Cost
How much does it cost to hire a Rive animator?
Rates on marketplaces can look cheap, but production-ready Rive work is priced by risk, states, interaction logic, developer handoff, and platform support.
Custom mascot design
$650
Minimum animation package with one custom design included. Additional designs quoted separately.
Build your package →AI companion robot
$1,200+
Limited-time starting offer, subject to availability. Regular starting price $1,500. Device and runtime review required.
See robot scope →Rive freelancer vs Rive expert
| Freelancer animation | Rive expert system |
|---|---|
| Visual loop only | Interactive runtime states |
| Generic handoff | Named triggers and inputs |
| Hard for developers | Implementation notes included |
| Cheap upfront | Reliable for real product teams |
What to send before hiring
- Product link or short description
- Figma file, brand assets, or references
- Required states: idle, loading, success, error, talking, etc.
- Platform: Web, Flutter, React Native, Framer, or other
- Deadline and budget range
// 03Services
What you can hire me for
Rive character animation
Interactive mascots, avatars, AI assistants, lip-sync-ready talking states, and character rigging.
Rive UI animation
Buttons, toggles, forms, loaders, onboarding, empty states, and app feedback motion.
Rive state machine
Triggers, inputs, boolean variables, number variables, and runtime animation logic.
// 04FAQ
Questions before you hire a Rive animator
These match the real questions people ask Google before hiring a Rive expert.
How much does it cost to hire a Rive animator?
Mascot animation starts at $250 with client-supplied artwork: one character, idle plus one extra state, basic State Machine setup and the .riv source file. Custom design has a $650 animation-package minimum with one design included. Extra characters add $250 each; extra states add $100 per state per character. Viseme setup adds $350 for one talking character after the design minimum. Additional designs and talking characters are quoted separately.
How can I hire a Rive animator?
Send a WhatsApp brief with your product link, Figma/reference, required states, target platform, deadline, and budget range.
Should I hire a Rive freelancer or Rive expert?
Hire a Rive expert if your product needs state machines, inputs, triggers, runtime behavior, developer handoff, and maintainable .riv source files.
Can developers trigger the animations?
Yes. I can set up named triggers, boolean inputs, number inputs, and state machines so developers can control the animation from product events.
Do you make AI mascot animations?
Yes. AI mascots can include idle, listening, thinking, talking, loading, success, error, fallback, and celebration states.
Do you support Flutter and React Native?
Yes. I prepare Rive files and handoff notes for Flutter, React Native, Web, and Framer teams.
Ready to hire a Rive animator?
Send your brief today. I will reply with a practical estimate, timeline, and recommended Rive setup.