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Animators
Also called: Computer Animators
Duties and Responsibilities
Animators create moving images and special effects for feature films, television commercials, short features, computer games, Internet applications, and videos. They use computers and specialized software to create
. . .Tasks include: They may draw and paint some images by hand. They may prepare successive drawings of special effects. . .
Holland Codes: Artistic, Enterprising, Social
Personal Characteristics
Personal characteristics will aid you in being successful. These abilities may be natural and can be improved by using them.
High ability to:
- come up with lots of original and clever ideas
- turn ideas into quality drawings
Ability to:
- imagine how something will look after it is moved around
- listen and understand spoken information
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Work Environment and Physical Demands
These are the physical activities and demands required during a typical workday. These occupations often can be performed by those with disabilities when provided with appropriate adaptations.
- Workers are assigned to a production unit.
- Work is performed in a studio or office that is well-lighted and ventilated.
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Related Occupation(s)
National Pay and Outlook
NATIONAL PAY: Pay varies widely and depends on experience, specific job duties, geographic location, and the reputation of the Animator.
| Latest Monthly Wage Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| SOC Occupation |
Entry
Pay |
Average
Pay |
Top
Pay |
| Multi-Media Artists & Animators |
$2,552 |
$5,084 |
$8,171 & up |
NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK: Job availability for any occupation can change with national and global economics
. . .The future demand for animators is expected to be strong. Currently, there is a high demand for skilled applicants. . .
| Latest Employment Projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| SOC Occupation |
Expected
Growth Rate |
Estimated
Jobs in
2006 |
Expected
Jobs in
2016 |
Openings
due to
Growth |
Openings
due to
Replacements |
Expected
Job Openings
per Year |
| Multi-Media Artists & Animators |
Much faster than average (25% or more) |
87,296 |
109,845 |
22,549 |
20,410 |
4,296 |
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International Pay and Outlook
Canadian pay and outlook information for many occupations can be found at the Canadian Job Futures web site: www.jobfutures.ca
Wage information can be found for some countries and occupations at the Bureau of Labor Statistics Foreign Labor Statistics web site: www.bls.gov/fls/home.htm
Most overseas jobs require a college degree, work experience, and specific skills. For further information on . . .
Benefits
Benefits may vary depending on type and size of employer and whether union contracts apply. Many employers offer paid sick leave. . .
Preparation
Employers prefer applicants with an Associates or Bachelors degree in fine art, graphic design, or visual communication. Some employers offer on-the-job training. . .
Educational Program(s)
Recommended Coursework
Skills
A skill is goal-directed behavior that can be strengthened through practice.
- Listening to understand what is being said (active listening)
- Managing time effectively.
- . . .
California Licensing
State licensing not required.
Unions & Apprenticeships
Unions represent workers in bargaining with employers to establish better pay, hours, benefits and working conditions. . .
Apprenticeships are
training programs that involve a combination of paid employment and classroom training.
Union(s) and Apprenticeship(s) that may serve workers in this occupation.
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians,
Artists & Allied Crafts (IATSE)
1430 Broadway, 20th Floor
New York, NY 10018
www.iatse-intl.org
Associations
If an association has a website, you may find the information you need there, or you may email to request career information. . ..
| American Institute of Graphic Arts164 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10010 www.aiga.org212.807.1990 | |
Advancement
With several years of work experience, you may advance to Visual Effects Supervisor or Director of Animation Production.
Tips
- Make a short animated feature to showcase your skills and enter it into animation competitions.
- Join and become active in a professional organization in order to stay current with trends, tools, and techniques.
- Those without experience should consider volunteering and interning to build marketable skills.
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Places to Work
EMPLOYERS: Typical employers and options in this field.
- Motion picture & television studios, video makers
- Advertising firms making commercials,
- Printing and publishing companies
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FINDING THE JOB: Animators can learn about jobs through schools, training programs, . . .
INDUSTRIES: Includes size, hiring practices, and employment outlook.
- Computer Product Mfg.
- Public Administration Cluster
- Printing and Publishing
- . . .
Bibliography
O*NET-SOC Codes and Titles, National O*NET Consortium, Version 4.0
- 27-1014.00.Multi-Media Artists/Animators
Dictionary of Holland Occupational Codes. Third Edition, Gary D. Gottfredson and John L. Holland, PAR Psychological Assessment Resources, Inc., 1996. (AES)
Dictionary of Occupational Titles, U. S. Department of Labor, fourth edition, revised 1991.
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