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Overview
Animation layout artists turn 2D storyboards into planned 3D animation shots, coordinating camera angles, framing, lighting and scene action with directors and camera teams.
In job descriptions, look for storyboards, 3D animation software, shot layout, camera framing, scene lighting, script analysis, visual quality and production schedule work.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
Animation layout artists work between storyboard, direction and 3D production. They plan shots, camera angles, framing, lighting and scene action so animators know how each sequence should read.
Skills and specializations
Useful strengths include script analysis, 3D graphics software, shot composition, scene lighting, visual quality checks, following briefs, production schedules and giving clear input to collaborators.
Salary context
Salary context depends on production scale, software depth, responsibility for camera layout, sequence complexity, schedule pressure, visual quality expectations and whether the role guides other artists.
Career paths
Career paths can move toward senior layout, previsualization, cinematics, animation direction, lighting supervision, storyboarding, technical art or broader visual development for film, games or multimedia.
Good to know
Check vacancies for storyboard translation, 3D layout software, camera framing, lighting, sequence ownership, production director contact and schedule responsibility. These show how creative or technical the post is.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
Where might this occupation occur?
This occupation may occur in several kinds of economic activity. Here are some examples and other occupations that may be found in the same areas.
Motion picture, video and television programme post-production activities
This is one example. Other occupations in this activity include special effects artist, animator and stop-motion animator.
Explore this activityMotion picture, video and television programme production activities
This occupation may also occur in this activity. Other occupations there include animator, stop-motion animator and 3D animator.
Explore this activityThese examples offer an overview but do not show every economic activity where the occupation may occur.
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The selection is based on how occupations are connected to economic activities in ESCO and NACE. Only a few examples are shown to make the information easier to use. The occupations were selected because they are close in occupation area and important skills. The examples are not a ranking. They do not show where most people work, where demand is highest, or which occupation is best suited to a particular person.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 1
Special Effects Artists and Animators
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O*NET occupation is broader
The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
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NACE Rev. 2.1
Economic activities linked to this occupation.
59.11Motion picture, video and television programme production activities59.12Motion picture, video and television programme post-production activities
Alternative labels
Occupation group
Graphic and multimedia designers (2166)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/951b9d94-9bf1-4771-877d-3a26b75d9e53 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 2166.2 |
| ISCO group | 2166 |
| Concept type | Occupation |