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Overview
3D animators create animated sequences from models, storyboards and production requirements, using movement, texture, lighting and sometimes scripting to support the visual story.
In job descriptions, look for 3D environments, character animation, storyboards, particle animation, 3D texturing, lighting, portfolio requirements, task schedules and collaboration with designers or production teams.
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The work usually sits inside a production pipeline for games, film, visualisation or interactive media. A 3D animator turns models and storyboards into believable motion while meeting shot, asset and deadline requirements.
Skills and specializations
Useful strengths include animation principles, character motion, 3D environments, storyboards, particle animation, texturing, lighting, portfolio maintenance and enough scripting knowledge to support repeated or technical animation tasks.
Salary context
Pay context depends on project type, portfolio strength, software depth, character or effects specialization, pipeline responsibility, deadline pressure and whether the role includes technical animation or supervision.
Career paths
Experience can lead to character animation, technical animation, lighting or layout specialism, lead animator roles, game cinematic work, visual effects, motion design or freelance production assignments.
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Check whether the advert asks for characters, environments, products or effects. Portfolio format, software stack and pipeline duties reveal more than the job title alone.
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animator (2166.3)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/52df9d56-efd4-48d0-ad93-59231943fc4c |
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| ESCO code | 2166.3.1 |
| ISCO group | 2166 |
| Concept type | Occupation |