Multimedia Artists and Animators

Multimedia Artists and Animators

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.

Key Competencies * Attention to Detail * Cooperation * Integrity * Adaptability/Flexibility * Achievement/Effort * Dependability * Stress Tolerance * Initiative * Persistence * Self Control

Representative Tasks * Design complex graphics and animation, using independent judgment, creativity, and computer equipment. * Create basic designs, drawings, and illustrations for product labels, cartons, direct mail, or television. * 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.

Industry

Information, Professional Scientific & Technical Services,

Job Family Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

Sample Job Titles 3D Animator (Three-Dimensional Animator), 3D Artist (Three-Dimensional Artist), 3D Designer (Three-dimensional Designer), 3D Modeler (Three-Dimensional Modeler), 3D Specialist (Three-Dimensional Specialist), Animation Artist, Animation Producer, Animator, Anime Artist, Anime Designer, Artist, Cartoon Animator, Cartoon Artist, Computer Artist, Computer Graphic Artist, Computer Graphic Designer, Computer Graphics Illustrator, Concept Artist, Designer, Digital Artist, Digital Media Designer, FX Artist (Effects Artist), Game Artist, Game Developer, Graphic Artist, Illustrator, Interaction Designer, Interactive Designer, Interactive Digital Media Specialist, Media Designer, Media Producer, Media Specialist, Motion Graphics Artist, Motion Pictures Cartoonist, Multimedia Author, Multimedia Authoring Specialist, Multimedia Designer, Multimedia Developer, Multimedia Producer, Multimedia Technician, Special Effects Artist, Special Effects Designer, Special Effects Specialist, Special Effects Technician, Storyboard Artist, Studio Designer, Texture Artist, Video Game Animator, Virtual Reality Specialist, Visual Effects Artist (FX Artist), Web Graphic Designer.