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Animation Careers

Explore animation career paths and different types of jobs in the film and games sector

ANIMATION CAREERS

Your animation career pathways

Whether you're leaning towards a career in 2D or 3D, there are many different types of jobs in animation! Click on each animation job for detailed job descriptions, salary expectations and other key information about becoming an animator for film and video games.

TYPES OF ANIMATION JOBS:
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2D Animator

2D Animator

2D animators use character expression and movement to create static images which are then played in rapid succession.

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3D Animator

3D Animator

3D animators turn concept art of characters, environments and objects into 3D realizations via computer graphics software.

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Character Rigger

Character Rigger

Character riggers create believable movement by designing the skeletal frameworks and control rigs of animated characters.

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Character Animator

Character Animator

Character animators breathe life into characters giving the illusion of thought, emotion and personality via gestures and facial expressions.

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Creature Animator

Creature Animator

Creature animators are specialists in animating real-life creatures as well as imaginary or fantasy ones.

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Previs Artist

Previs Artist

Previs artists create rough versions of scenes to determine the best way to present and animate a scene.

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Storyboard Artist

Storyboard Artist

Storyboard artists use visual storytelling to map out a sequence of events in a series of images.

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Layout Artist

Layout Artist

Layout artists design the shot frame, camera angles, and lighting etc. for each animated sequence to tell a compelling story.

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Cleanup Artist

Cleanup Artist

Cleanup artists refine sketches that are roughly drawn (roughs) at the concept stage to a polished line drawing.

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Gameplay Animator

Gameplay Animator

Gameplay animators bring digital humans, creatures, props, and vehicles to life in a game engine, focusing on character performance and gameplay.

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Ready to kick-start your career in animation?

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