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Animation is the process of hand-drawn, computer-generated or stop-motion processes to create the illusion of movement and tell a story.
What does working in this department look like?
In general, crew working in animation are following direction from directors and/or supervisors, and are collaborating to bring their vision to the screen. Unlike in VFX, working in animation means you are part of telling a whole story, rather than enhancing already produced images. The work can be very fast-paced, dynamic, and requires extensive teamwork to bring the final story to life.
Skills needed
- The skills needed to work in animation are broad and varied and range from creative to technical.
- Many hires have a combination of formal education and strong artistic skills and are proficient at various software packages.
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What jobs are available?
- Production Designer
- Art Director (Head of Department)
- Storyboard Artist
- 2D Storyboard Artist
- Production Management (various roles)
- Animator
- 2D Animator
- 2D Designer
- 2D Layout Artist
- 2D Builder
- Previsualization/Layout Artist
- Rigger
- Character FX (CFX) Artist
- Lighting/Comp Artist
- 2D Colour Artist
- 2D Compositor
- Shot Finaling Artist
- Finance (various roles)
- Human Resources and Recruitment (various roles)