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Summary Description


	Create special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products or creations, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.

Sample Job Titles

1.	3D Animator

2.	3D Artist

3.	3D Designer

4.	3D Modeler

5.	3D Specialist

6.	Animation Artist

7.	Animation Director

8.	Animation Producer

9.	Animator

10.	Anime Artist

11.	Art Director

12.	Artist

13.	Audio/Video Engineer

14.	Cartoon Animator

15.	Cartoon Artist

16.	Compositor

17.	Computer Animator

18.	Computer Artist

19.	Computer Graphic Artist

20.	Computer Graphic Designer

21.	Computer Graphics Illustrator

22.	Concept Artist

23.	Creative Director

24.	Creative Services Producer

25.	Design Director

26.	Designer

27.	Digital Artist

28.	Digital Media Designer

29.	Fx Artist

30.	Game Artist

31.	Game Developer

32.	Graphic Artist

33.	Graphic Designer

34.	Graphics Specialist

35.	Illustrator

36.	Interactive Digital Media Specialist

37.	Media Producer

38.	Media Specialist

39.	Media/Instructional Designer

40.	Motion Graphics Artist

41.	Motion Pictures Cartoonist

42.	Multimedia Artist

43.	Multimedia Author

44.	Multimedia Authoring Specialist

45.	Multimedia Designer

46.	Multimedia Developer

47.	Multimedia Producer

48.	Multimedia Specialist

49.	Multimedia Technician

50.	Production Assistant

51.	Production Manager

52.	Prop and Effects Designer

53.	Special Effects Artist

54.	Special Effects Designer

55.	Special Effects Specialist

56.	Special Effects Technician

57.	Storyboard Artist

58.	Streaming Media Specialist

59.	Studio Designer

60.	Texture Artist

61.	Video Game Animator

62.	Videographer

63.	Virtual Reality Specialist

64.	Visual Effects Artist

65.	Web Designer

66.	Web Graphic Designer

Job Tasks

	Create two-dimensional and three-dimensional images depicting objects in motion or illustrating a process, using computer animation or modeling programs. Create computer-generated graphics or animation.

	Design complex graphics and animation, using independent judgment, creativity, and computer equipment. Create computer-generated graphics or animation.

	Make objects or characters appear lifelike by manipulating light, color, texture, shadow, and transparency, or manipulating static images to give the illusion of motion. Create computer-generated graphics or animation.

	Apply story development, directing, cinematography, and editing to animation to create storyboards that show the flow of the animation and map out key scenes and characters. Prepare production storyboards.

	Script, plan, and create animated narrative sequences under tight deadlines, using computer software and hand drawing techniques. Draw detailed or technical illustrations. Create computer-generated graphics or animation. Develop artistic or design concepts for decoration, exhibition, or commercial purposes.

	Participate in design and production of multimedia campaigns, handling budgeting and scheduling, and assisting with such responsibilities as production coordination, background design, and progress tracking. Coordinate logistics for productions or events.

	Implement and maintain configuration control systems.

	Assemble, typeset, scan and produce digital camera-ready art or film negatives and printer's proofs.

	Create basic designs, drawings, and illustrations for product labels, cartons, direct mail, or television. Develop artistic or design concepts for decoration, exhibition, or commercial purposes.

	Create pen-and-paper images to be scanned, edited, colored, textured, or animated by computer. Draw detailed or technical illustrations.

	Develop briefings, brochures, multimedia presentations, web pages, promotional products, technical illustrations, and computer artwork for use in products, technical manuals, literature, newsletters, and slide shows. Create computer-generated graphics or animation.

	Use models to simulate the behavior of animated objects in the finished sequence. Create computer-generated graphics or animation.

	Create and install special effects as required by the script, mixing chemicals and fabricating needed parts from wood, metal, plaster, and clay. Construct distinctive physical objects for artistic, functional, or commercial purposes.

	Convert real objects to animated objects through modeling, using techniques such as optical scanning. Convert data among multiple digital or analog formats.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Multimedia Artists and Animators
	Multimedia artists and animators create animation and visual effects for television, movies, video games, and other forms of media.

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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Multimedia Artists and Animators
	Multimedia artists and animators held about 64,400 jobs in 2014. A little more than one-half half of workers were self-employed.

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