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FREELANCE RIVE EXPERT · CHARACTER ANIMATION · DEVELOPER-READY .RIV

Rive Character Animation Services for Apps, SaaS & AI Products

I create production-ready interactive Rive characters with rigging, animation states, state machines, runtime inputs, lip sync, and developer-ready handoff for Flutter, React Native, web, and AI products.

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25+Rive projects
100+Character states
.rivDeveloper-ready files
WebFlutter / React Native

Rive character animation services included

Everything needed to turn a static character into an interactive app mascot, AI assistant, onboarding guide, or website character.

01Character illustration
02Rigging
03Animation
04Lip sync
05State machines
06Triggers
07Inputs
08Runtime variables
09Data binding
10Developer documentation

Featured character states

Use these states as a starting point. Each Rive character animation can be triggered by product events, app data, user actions, or AI assistant status.

Idle

Use case: default assistant state.

trigger: idle

Hover

Use case: landing page interaction.

input: isHovering

Thinking

Use case: AI response generation.

trigger: thinking

Talking

Use case: voice assistant output.

input: isTalking

Listening

Use case: microphone or chat input.

input: isListening

Loading

Use case: waiting for API results.

input: isLoading

Success

Use case: completed action.

trigger: success

Celebrate

Use case: activation or purchase.

trigger: celebrate

Wave

Use case: greeting users.

trigger: wave

Pointing

Use case: guide user attention.

number: targetStep

Error

Use case: form or API error.

trigger: error

Sleeping

Use case: inactive session.

input: isInactive

Who this is for

SaaS products

Onboarding, empty states, dashboard feedback, and activation moments.

AI assistants

Thinking, listening, talking, success, error, and streaming response states.

Educational apps

Friendly learning mascots, lesson feedback, rewards, and guided flows.

Healthcare apps

Supportive avatar states for check-ins, reminders, and patient guidance.

Banking apps

Trust-focused assistant states for verification, loading, and success moments.

Startup MVPs

Premium character motion that makes the product feel more complete.

Customer support bots

Interactive Rive characters for support widgets and AI help centers.

Landing pages

Website mascot animation that reacts on hover, scroll, or CTA interaction.

Gaming UI

Lightweight reactive characters for menus, rewards, and feedback states.

// REAL RIVE CHARACTER WORK

These are my actual .riv project files rendered in the browser, not static mockups or screenshots.

Starting sample...

01 / AI EDUCATION

Kids AI Learning Character

Expressive character motion designed for an AI-powered learning product and guided educational moments.

Character rigAI productLive .riv

Starting sample...

02 / FITNESS

Gym Rabbit Mascot

Character-driven fitness motion for encouragement, activity feedback, rewards, and motivational product states.

Mascot animationApp statesLive .riv

Starting sample...

03 / PRODUCT

Lexri Product Character

A responsive product character prepared for interface feedback and branded application moments.

Product mascotUI feedbackLive .riv

Starting sample...

04 / STATE SYSTEM

Interactive Mascot System

A reusable mascot system built to support product reactions, transitions, and interactive character behavior.

State machineRuntime-readyLive .riv

Starting sample...

05 / WELLNESS

Zen Guide Character

Calm character animation for wellness guidance, supportive onboarding, and quiet product feedback.

Guide characterWellnessLive .riv
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Technical features for developers

  • Developer ready Rive file with clean hierarchy
  • State machines for interactive Rive character behavior
  • Named inputs, triggers, boolean variables, and number variables
  • Data binding plan for product events and AI status
  • Optimized runtime setup and reusable animations
  • Organized naming convention for teams

What developers receive

character.riv
├── Artboards
├── Character Rig
├── States
├── State Machine Diagram
├── Inputs
├── Triggers
├── Runtime Variables
└── Implementation Notes

For developers

Your developer should not need to guess how the Rive file works. I deliver the .riv file, documentation, inputs, triggers, naming convention, state machine diagram, and implementation notes.

Flutter

final controller = StateMachineController.fromArtboard(artboard, 'CharacterMachine');
controller.findInput('success')?.fire();
controller.findInput('isTalking')?.value = true;

React

const { rive, RiveComponent } = useRive({
  src: '/character.riv',
  stateMachines: 'CharacterMachine',
});
rive?.fireState('CharacterMachine', 'thinking');

React Native

riveRef.current?.setInputState('CharacterMachine', 'isLoading', true);
riveRef.current?.fireState('CharacterMachine', 'celebrate');

My Rive character workflow

1 DiscoveryProduct goal, platform, references, and required states.
2 IllustrationCharacter style, expressions, and brand fit.
3 RiggingClean pivots, groups, constraints, and reusable controls.
4 AnimationIdle, talking, success, error, loading, and custom states.
5 State machineInputs, triggers, transitions, and runtime behavior.
6 Developer reviewCheck naming, integration, and app behavior.
7 Delivery.riv file, docs, notes, and support.

Rive character animation pricing

Your artwork

Mascot starter

$250

One character, idle + one extra state, basic State Machine and .riv source file.

Estimate your mascot →
Design included

Custom mascot design

$650

Minimum animation package with one custom design included. Additional designs quoted separately.

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Separate device scope

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 →

Calculate your mascot package

Start with $250: one character, idle plus one extra state, basic State Machine setup and the .riv source file.

Do you already have mascot artwork? Choose the option that matches your project.
Artwork supplied 1 character Rive master file 2 states
Mascot animation $250 per animated character, with two states included. Additional custom designs are quoted separately.
1
Animation states Two states per character are included. Each extra state adds $100 per character.
2
Viseme lip-sync setup Adds $350 for one talking character, after the design minimum. Additional talking characters are quoted separately.
Estimated Cost $250
Estimated Delivery 7–10 days

1 character, 2 states, client artwork supplied, no viseme lip-sync.

Starting estimate only. General-package revisions and payment terms are agreed in writing. Robot work is quoted separately.

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Rive character animation FAQ

What is Rive character animation?

Rive character animation is interactive character motion built in Rive, usually with rigging, animation states, state machines, inputs, triggers, and runtime behavior for apps and websites.

Can I animate existing artwork?

Yes. I can animate existing artwork if the layers are clean enough for rigging. If needed, I can also prepare or rebuild the artwork for Rive.

Do you create illustrations?

Yes. I can create a new character illustration before rigging and animation, or work from your current brand character.

Can I use one .riv file on multiple platforms?

Yes. A well-prepared .riv file can be used across web, Flutter, React Native, and other supported runtimes.

Do you support Flutter?

Yes. I provide Rive files and implementation notes for Flutter Rive animation workflows.

Do you support React Native?

Yes. I can prepare character files and state machine notes for React Native Rive implementations.

Can colors change at runtime?

Yes, depending on the setup. Color changes can be planned through file structure, variants, or runtime logic when supported by the implementation.

Can developers trigger animations?

Yes. Developers can trigger animations using named triggers, boolean inputs, number inputs, and state machine conditions.

Can you create AI assistants?

Yes. AI assistant characters commonly need idle, listening, thinking, talking, success, error, and fallback states.

How is pricing calculated?

Pricing depends on character design, rigging complexity, number of states, lip-sync needs, state machine logic, runtime variables, platforms, and timeline.

What is included in developer-ready Rive?

Developer-ready Rive includes organized artboards, clear naming, states, triggers, inputs, state machine notes, and implementation guidance.

Can you add lip sync?

Yes. Lip-sync or viseme setup can be added for talking characters, AI avatars, assistants, or explainer mascots.

Can the character react to app data?

Yes. Rive inputs can be planned around app state such as loading, error, success, progress, mood, or AI status.

Can you make website mascot animation?

Yes. Website mascot animation can react to hover, scroll, CTA clicks, onboarding steps, and form states.

Can you make app mascot animation?

Yes. App mascot animation works well for onboarding, empty states, achievements, learning, customer support, and AI assistants.

Do you provide documentation?

Yes. Every production project can include implementation notes, input names, trigger names, and state machine explanations.

Can you optimize file size?

Yes. I plan clean hierarchy, reusable animation, and runtime-friendly structure to keep the character practical for apps and websites.

How long does Rive character animation take?

Small projects often take 7-10 days. More advanced character systems can take 2-4 weeks depending on scope.

Can you work with Figma files?

Yes. Figma artwork, brand references, and product UI screenshots are helpful for matching the character to the product experience.

How do I hire a Rive animator?

Send your product type, character reference, needed states, target platforms, deadline, and budget range. I will reply with scope and estimate.

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Lip Sync Guide

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Need a Production-Ready Rive Character?

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