Custom 2D Animated Explainer | Avalara 

Custom 2D Animated Explainer | Avalara

Simplifying Global Tax Compliance with Avalara’s Workday Integration

Ventus partnered with Avalara to create a custom 2D animated explainer video that simplifies how their Workday integration helps businesses streamline global tax compliance. Avalara’s automation solutions reduce manual tax calculations, improve accuracy, and ensure compliance with VAT, sales tax, and GST regulations across various jurisdictions.

The video was designed for Workday Rising, an event attended by CIOs, CFOs, and compliance officers from mid-market and enterprise-level companies. Ventus’s motion graphics expertise helped Avalara present its automated tax compliance platform in a way that was visually engaging and easy to understand.

Making Complex Tax Compliance Easy to Understand with Motion Graphics

Avalara’s integration with Workday enables businesses to automate tax calculations, eliminating the need for manual effort. However, tax compliance is a highly technical field, requiring clear and engaging storytelling.

To ensure Avalara’s message resonated with both high-level executives and broader audiences, Ventus:

  • Used custom 2D animation to visualize Avalara’s automated compliance workflow.
  • Illustrated a futuristic cityscape, representing global connectivity and automation.
  • Created animated characters to humanize the tax compliance process and keep the content engaging.

The video simplifies complex tax workflows into a concise, visually compelling animation that highlights the ease and efficiency of Avalara’s automated solutions.


2D animated explainer video for Avalara, showcasing automated tax compliance through Workday integration.

Ventus’s Approach: Tailored Motion Graphics to Fit Avalara’s Vision

For this project, Ventus worked closely with Avalara to ensure the video’s narrative, visuals, and tone matched their brand identity.

Key elements of our creative approach included:

  • A script written by Haley, breaking down Avalara’s integration in a clear and engaging way.
  • Seamless match cuts and smooth transitions, making the animation visually fluid.
  • A high-energy pace, aligning with Avalara’s brand style while keeping viewers engaged.

Avalara was deeply involved throughout the project, especially in refining the wording and messaging. This collaboration helped ensure the final video matched their exact vision for the Workday Rising conference.


Animated explainer video demonstrating Avalara’s tax automation in a futuristic cityscape setting.

Delivering Results Through Dynamic Visuals and Fluid Transitions

To maintain visual engagement, the Avalara explainer video incorporated:

  • A futuristic cityscape, symbolizing Avalara’s innovative and global approach.
  • Flying drones and automated workflows, visually representing seamless tax compliance automation.
  • Smooth transitions, match cuts, and layered animations, enhancing clarity and engagement.

The animation pacing and energy reflected Avalara’s dynamic, technology-driven solutions while keeping the viewer experience seamless.


Illustration from Avalara’s animated explainer video, showing a business professional using Avalara’s automated tax compliance software to resolve tax errors and compliance issues.

Why Choose Ventus for Your Motion Graphics Needs?

Ventus specializes in creating high-quality 2D animated explainer videos that transform complex business concepts into engaging visual stories. Whether explaining a strategic enterprise integration like Avalara’s Workday partnership or simplifying technical workflows, we craft custom animations that resonate with diverse audiences.

  • Clear storytelling that breaks down complex solutions into digestible content.
  • Custom motion graphics that match brand identity and business objectives.
  • Engaging, dynamic visuals that drive audience engagement and understanding.

Looking for a custom motion graphics video that makes your business solutions stand out? Contact Ventus today.


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