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Job Description:
Job Description:
A 2D animator designs graphic images to create the illusion of movement. They draw images, both on paper and using computer software, and animate scenes to tell a story. These professionals may create a variety of animations, such as logos, action graphics or advertisements
Salary: $40,000-$60,000 with a median salary of $50,000
Salary: $40,000-$60,000 with a median salary of $50,000
Occupational Outlook:
Occupational Outlook:
Interestingly, 2D animation is anticipated to contribute the highest growth rate as well as market share from 2021 to 2030. This growth is attributed to 2D animation's increased use in various industries worldwide. These statistics help create a positive area of improvement for a 2D animator's job outlook.
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Educational Requirements:
Educational Requirements:
A bachelor's degree in animation or a similar field
Soft Skills, Characteristics, and/or Abilities Need For This Career:
Soft Skills, Characteristics, and/or Abilities Need For This Career:
A creative mind and a strong visual imagination
An eye for detail and good color vision
The ability to draw, make models and/or use computer graphics software
Patience and stamina - the work is painstakingly detailed and you may need to work long hours to meet deadline
Software Knowledge Needed For This Career:
Software Knowledge Needed For This Career:
Toon Boom harmony
Synfig studio
Pencil 2D
Open toonz
Moho pro
TupiTube
Adobe animate
Pros and Cons to Choosing This Career
Pros and Cons to Choosing This Career
Pros (Positives to this Career)
Pros (Positives to this Career)
you can work in the field you are passionate about
you can make money as an artist
you can share your work with others
Cons (Negatives to this Career)
Cons (Negatives to this Career)
might have to work long hours to get work done
you only get paid around $40k-$50k a year
others might be critical of your work
Typical Working Conditions For This Career:
Typical Working Conditions For This Career:
Animators/digital artists: often work irregular hours and may be required to work evenings and weekends to complete projects. often work on contracts, which may range from two weeks to two years. usually work in offices or workshops, and may move frequently from location to location on different projects.
Career Researched By: Abigail Hunt
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