Multimedia Artist/Animator

What is an animator?

• An animator creates special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products and creations, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.

Skills Necessary

• Active listening
• Time management
• Critical thinking
• Coordination
• Reading/Oral comprehension
• Written/Oral expression
• Near vision
• Visualization

Education Requirements

• Intermedia/Multimedia
• Animation, interactive technology, video graphics & special effects
• Graphic design
• Painting/Sculpture
• Ceramic arts/Ceramics
• Web page, digital/multimedia & information resources design

Salary and Benefits

• Lifetime: $3,355,200
• Yearly: $74,560
• Monthly: $6,213
• Hourly: $33
• Animators work around the average amount of hours, but when they have to meet a deadline, it is common for them to work 50 hour weeks and weekends.

Future Employment Outlook

• California has the highest number of animators in the US (around 8,440).
• There are about 28,800 jobs filled by animators in the US, with a 7-13% increase rate every year (average).
• Around 62% of people in this career are self-employed. This means that if you don't get a job at a good business, you can always start your own.

Why did I choose this career?

• I chose this career because I enjoy art, animation, and being creative. I believe that I would be very successful at this job, due to my background with art and animation.
• I think this would be a fun career for any artist that is serious about their work, is prepared to work very hard, and is comfortable with their work being seen by others.