Catena is now Pearl Talent! Same mission, new name.
We connect you with the top Adobe After Effects designers. Pre-vetted, AI-trained, and placed fast.






Senior After Effects Designer bringing 5+ years of cinematic animation work and creative-direction experience. Trusted for elevated, story-driven animated work that holds together across formats.

Motion Graphics Designer with 2+ years of broadcast-style work, social-cut workflows, and short-form animation. Comfortable in fast-shipping content teams where polish ships in days, not weeks.

Pragmatic Motion Designer bringing 6 years of design-system animation, Lottie production, and UI animation work. Operates well alongside product designers and engineers on shared animation specs.

Motion Designer with 3 years of work on launch films, sizzle reels, and brand-anniversary animated content. Strong fit for marketing teams running tight production calendars across multiple campaigns.

Detail-oriented Motion Designer bringing 5 years of style-development, lookdev, and animation-system work. Strong fit for brand teams that need consistent visuals across many channels.

We keep our talent pool tight. Every candidate has cleared our vetting process and completed our AI training program before they're available to you.

Our talent completes a 5-week AI training program where they learn to use AI for research, communication, operations, and reporting. They're not learning on your time - they show up ready.

Book a call today, interview pre-vetted candidates tomorrow. No waiting weeks for sourcing or screening.

From first call to signed offer in under a week. We've cut the typical 2-month hiring cycle down to days.
Our Premium White-Glove Service Starts At $3,000 Per Month, Offering 60% Cost Savings Compared To Us-Level Talent While Maintaining The Same Quality Standards. This Includes Comprehensive Managed Services, Ongoing Support, And Training.
The Entire Process From Initial Requirements To Starting Work Typically Takes 13-21 Days, Significantly Faster Than Traditional Hiring Processes While Ensuring Quality Matches Through Our Rigorous Vetting Process.
Yes, We Focus On Long-Term Partnerships With A 90%+ Retention Rate Approach. We Offer Our 90-Day Talent Guarantee With Free Replacements And Focus On Candidates Looking For Long-Term Career Growth Rather Than Transactional Hiring.
Focus On Portfolio Quality, Relevant Experience, Technical Expertise, And Creative Problem-Solving Abilities. Our Talent Comes From Top Studios And Agencies With Proven Track Records.
Pearl Talent Connects You With Top-Tier Adobe After Effects Designers From Our Exclusive Global Networks, Ensuring You Access The Best Skills Regardless Of Geographical Limitations While Maintaining Us-Level Quality Standards.
Include Specific Design Requirements, Software Proficiency Needs, Project Scope, Style Preferences, And Portfolio Examples That Demonstrate The Quality And Approach You Need.