Character animation is a specialized area of the animation process, which involves bringing animated characters to life. The role of a Character Animator is analogous to that of a film or stage actor and character animators are often said to be "actors with a pencil".

These creative professionals develop characters that use movement to tell a story, whether it's for film, television, video games or mobile applications. the art of making a particular character move in a two- or three-dimensional context. It is a process central to the concept of animation.