Taking up a career in animation can be demanding, paying and deeply satiating for the artist in you. However, plain tall claims and rosy pictures alone cannot ease the anxiety a novice faces before pursuing these goals. So we decided to put together some hot and current profiles, for which employers never seem to run out of positions for fresh talent.
Animator
Probably you have already heard about this one and this profile is most aligned to your vision of a typical animation job. They create animation and visual effects for films, videos, television, mobile devices and so on. Creating, planning and scripting an animated visual is a part of their profile besides illustrating, creating storyboards and assisting with background design and production, says a professor at one of the top animation schools.
Video Game Designer
So you drew your inspiration for pursuing a career in animation from here! Well, let us tell you that it is one of the most competitive and exciting careers in the world. To rake billions of dollars overnight, you would certainly need to work beyond your limits as success has no shortcuts. Basically, a combination of design, engineering, mathematics, art and animation skills go into creating the simplest of games. So, measure your calibre and determination, and if you are sure then yes this is also one of the options.
Film and Video Editor
Even when no funky figures are evident in a motion picture, substantial amount of digital filming is included these days. We hate to break the charm but not only Dobby but the entire match of Quiddich in harry potter was animation. Not only such things, but adding finesse to even the most basic of scenes is done through computers and digital software today. This is the largest employment industry for animation. Any media based firm earns their bread and butter through an efficient team of editors.
School of Animation 