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Overview
Voice-over artists perform dialogue for animated television or film characters and use their voice to make characters feel alive.
In job descriptions, look for character interpretation, script reading, recording sessions, vocal range, timing, direction from producers, studio work and collaboration with animation or audio teams.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
Voice-over artists work with scripts, characters, microphones and direction. The work is performance-based: understand the character, shape voice and timing, record takes and adjust delivery from feedback.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes character interpretation, vocal control, diction, emotional range, studio discipline, script marking, timing to picture and collaboration with producers, directors or sound teams.
Salary context
Salary context depends on recording length, usage scope, project type, studio expectations, character range, revision rounds and whether work includes recurring series roles.
Career paths
Experience can lead toward broader voice acting, narration, dubbing, audio drama, commercial voice work, direction support or coaching for spoken performance.
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Actors
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Occupation group
actor/actress (2655.1)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/e89e330c-daa3-48f0-b34e-04e3344ea8dc |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 2655.1.1 |
| ISCO group | 2655 |
| Concept type | Occupation |