Animator
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We, the animators, create a series of images to form animations that are used in commercials, movies, or games. Our job requires us to be familiar with the computer software and applications that help us to perform our tasks efficiently. We are skilled enough to create animated characters by portraying a wide range of emotions. Also, we can conceptualize ideas and quickly edit the concepts.
Core tasks:
- communicating with other animators and graphic designers to help them out with their tasks
- creating samples and models of the products
- making conceptual sketches and using key animation skills to convert the idea into a final product



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Academy of Art University
Full Sail University
Savannah College of Art and Design
School of Visual Arts
The Art Institutes
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Army National Guard
United States Army Reserve
US Army
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Is Animator a female or male dominated profession?
Isabella Holmes
More men than women work as an Animator.
What is the typical age of people who work as an Animator?
Benjamin Gardner
The typical age is 25 for an Animator.
How many years of experience do you usually have as an Animator?
Isabella Holmes
You should work for 1.5 years on average to become an Animator.
Which industries should an Animator consider working in?
Sophie Hayes
Public Administration employs the most.
Is a higher education needed as an Animator?
Sophie Hayes
As an Animator you’ll probably need No higher education
Where are you working as an Animator?
Benjamin Gardner
Army National Guard, United States Army Reserve and US Army has the most employees.
How many years do people work as an Animator before changing their role?
Liam Brown
You should work for more than 5 years before considering changing to another role.
Is it frequent for people to switch companies and still work as an Animator?
Sophie Hayes
A Animator is likely to work for multiple companies as an Animator.
From which job titles people come from to work as an Animator?
Benjamin Gardner
3D Animator, Graphic Designer or Motion Graphics Designer are the typical prior positions for an Animator
If I’m working as an Animator, what next position could I have?
Isabella Holmes
3D Animator, Animation Director or Graphic Designer can be a good next step
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