Careers in Animation
An animation degree from RMCAD prepares graduates to become independent, creative leaders with imaginative drawing skills and an aptitude for creating animation that has purpose and direction. Our alumni have gone on to work with companies such as Pixar, Lola VFX, and Industrial Light and Magic, to name a few.
Possible Animation Careers:
- Cel Animator
- Technical Animator
- Flash Animator
- Desktop Publisher
- Game Tester
- Graphic Designer/ Production Manager
- New Media Designer
- Digital Videographer
- Project Manager- 3D Modeling
- Video Editor
- 3D Modeler/ Animator
- Flash Developer/ Designer
- Architectural Rendering Artist
- Video Producer
- Designer/ Modeler
- Legal Artist/ Modeler
- Forensic Illustrator
- Character Developer
- Worlds Developer
- Independent Animator
- 3D Artist
- Game Animator
- Modeler
- Small Studio Animator
- Lighting & Materials Artist
- Motion Graphics Animator
- Compositor
- Commercial Production Artist
Occupational Outlook and Wage Statistics
The most effective way to gauge your potential earnings in your field is to conduct an employment search and average the wage for 6 jobs that you would be qualified for. Salary.com is a free salary calculator that provides average pay rate for professions in different geographic regions. You may also research your field using the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, a government resource that provides salary information as well as occupational outlook statistics.
Employment Resources
- Animation World Network – AWN provides the latest news and job resources in the animation industry.
Freelance Employment
- Behance - A platform for creative professionals across all industries. Members create multimedia portfolios that showcase their work within the Network, as well as throughout partner sites and organizations. Millions of visitors - including top creative companies, recruiters, editors, and more - come to the Network to see the incredible work and find talent to hire.
Publications
- Animation Magazine – Source for the latest news in the 2D and 3D animation industries and the latest special effects techniques.
Conferences
- SIGGRAPH – A leading conference on the latest in computer graphics and interactive techniques.