Project Breakdown
Sallie Hacked Series
The Project
Hero4Hire Creative / Sallie
Newark, DE
Financial Services
Character Animation
3D
Characters
The “HACKED” series from Sallie Mae uses a video-game-inspired format to break down financial-aid topics like the FAFSA, scholarship hunting, and loan repayment into fun, accessible mini-lessons. Each episode is animated and gamified, making complex college-funding advice feel relatable and easy to follow. The result: students and families gain practical, confidence-building strategies for navigating higher-education costs.
The Creative Challenges
Coordinating a multi-video 3D animation pipeline with multiple partners
Maintaining consistent character performance and visual style
Developing new rigs, assets, and environments under evolving creative needs
Managing rendering and compositing passes for post-production workflows
Balancing tight timelines with high-quality technical delivery
Our Solutions
Built custom character rigs optimized for expressive animation
Created cohesive 3D assets, materials, and textures across all scenes
Delivered high-quality lit and rendered passes for partner compositing
Maintained visual and technical consistency across all videos
Streamlined the production pipeline for efficient, on-time delivery
