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Animator

Brings characters and objects to life by creating movement for animated films, series, advertisements, games and online content, in 2D or 3D.

Animation studios, VFX companies, game studios, advertising agencies and digital content companies.

Typical tasks

  • Study the storyboard, script and character designs
  • Create key poses and in-between movement
  • Animate characters, objects and camera moves
  • Make changes based on supervisor and client feedback
  • Render and submit shots as per the production schedule
  • Name, save and version files correctly

Key skills

  • Principles of animation such as timing and spacing
  • Drawing and observation
  • 2D or 3D animation software
  • Understanding storyboards and scripts
  • Taking feedback and revising work
  • Meeting production deadlines

Growing in this career

Animators can grow into senior animator, lead animator or animation supervisor roles, or specialise in areas such as character or game animation.

Role information is general career guidance. Programme availability, eligibility and batch dates are shared by our counsellors on enquiry.