Seeking 3D Animation Partner for Ongoing Children’s Islamic Cartoon Series — Blender/Game Engine Workflow Preferred

Hello, I am looking for a serious 3D animation partner for an ongoing children’s cartoon project. This is not a one-time animation request. The goal is to build a consistent 3D world, consistent characters, and then produce weekly or bi-weekly animated episodes using a workflow that is more efficient than traditional hand-made 3D animation. Because fully manual 3D animation can be very expensive, I am specifically interested in someone who can use tools such as Blender, Unity, Unreal Engine, iClone, Reallusion, Character Creator, Mixamo, Rokoko, or similar video game / real-time animation tools to create consistent characters, reusable environments, and episode animations. The project is a children’s Islamic educational cartoon with a warm, playful, family-friendly tone. Project Scope 1. 3D Character Creation I need my existing 2D/AI-designed characters turned into consistent 3D characters. The first phase includes 7 characters. These characters must be rigged and ready for animation. I already have AI voices selected for the characters, so the focus will be on visual character creation, rigging, expressions, and animation readiness. Characters include children, adults, and animal side characters. I will provide reference images, character descriptions, height relationships, personality notes, and visual style examples. 2. Custom 3D Environment Build I need a custom-built 3D world for the show. The environment includes: * A small town * Approximately 10 shops/buildings * A mosque * A school * A grocery shop * A bakery * A café * A bookshop * A toy shop * A candy shop * Other small town locations * Two side neighborhoods * One main family home that will appear often * A treehouse near the home that will have a lot of screen time The world should feel warm, colorful, child-friendly, and consistent. The environment does not need to be huge, but it does need to be reusable for many episodes. The town should be built in a way that allows camera movement, recurring shots, and future expansion. 3. Ongoing Episode Production After the characters and environment are created, I need ongoing animated episodes. Episodes will be produced weekly or bi-weekly. Each episode will range from approximately 7 to 12 minutes, depending on the script. I will provide the script and character voices. I need someone who can help turn the script into animated scenes using the established characters and environment. The ideal workflow should allow us to reuse the same characters, sets, locations, props, and camera angles to keep production efficient and affordable over time. Very Important Requirements Please read this carefully before applying. I am only interested in freelancers who understand the full scope of the project and can provide a serious breakdown of pricing. In your response, please answer the following questions clearly. Required Response Format Please copy and answer these questions in your proposal: 1. What software/tools would you use for this project? For example: Blender, Unreal Engine, Unity, iClone, Character Creator, Mixamo, Rokoko, etc. 2. Have you created reusable 3D characters before? Please share examples. 3. Have you created reusable 3D environments before? Please share examples. 4. What would you charge to create and rig 7 characters? Please provide a cost range or cost per character. 5. What would you charge to build the custom town environment? Please provide a cost range and explain what is included. 6. What would you charge per finished minute of animation for scripted episodes? For example, cost per animated minute after characters and environments are already created. 7. What would your expected timeline be for: * 7 characters * Main town environment * First 7–12 minute episode 8. How would you keep the characters and environments consistent across multiple episodes? 9. How would you build this project so that future episodes are faster and cheaper to produce? 10. What would you need from me before starting the first character? 11. Would your files be delivered in a way that another animator could continue the project if needed? 12. Can you provide source files, rigs, textures, and environment assets at project handoff? 13. What part of this project do you feel most confident handling? 14. What part of this project would require support, additional tools, or extra team members? Important Screening Instruction To confirm that you have fully read this post, please start your proposal with this exact sentence: “I understand this is an ongoing children’s 3D animation project with reusable characters and environments.” If your proposal does not start with that sentence, I will assume you did not read the full description and will not consider your application. Ideal Freelancer The ideal person for this project is not just a one-time animator. I am looking for someone who can help build a reusable animation system for a long-term children’s show. You may be a good fit if you: * Understand character consistency * Understand environment consistency * Can work with reusable rigs, props, and sets * Are familiar with game-engine-style animation workflows * Can work efficiently with pre-recorded voice audio * Can create warm, expressive, child-friendly scenes * Can help reduce production cost by reusing assets intelligently * Are open to an ongoing working relationship What I Will Provide I will provide: * Character reference images * Character descriptions * Style direction * Environment references * Scripts * AI voice files * Episode outlines * Feedback and approvals What I Need From You I need you to provide: * 3D character creation and rigging * Environment modeling * Animation-ready assets * Episode animation production * Camera work * Scene setup * Exported video files * A workflow that can support ongoing production * Organized source files that can be reused for future episodes Please Do Not Apply If Please do not apply if: * You only send generic copy/paste proposals * Your work is AI generated * You cannot provide examples of 3D character or environment work * You cannot explain your workflow * You cannot provide a pricing breakdown * You only do one-off animations and cannot support an ongoing series * You are not comfortable working with a children’s cartoon style * You are not willing to provide organized source files, rigs, textures, and project assets Final Note This project may become a long-term weekly or bi-weekly production relationship for the right freelancer. I am not looking for the cheapest person. I am looking for the right person who understands the vision, the workflow, and the need for consistency. Please provide a detailed response using the required format above. Thank you.

Project ID: 40436598