Animators

(NOC 5241)
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What do Animators do?

Graphic designers conceptualize and produce graphic art and visual materials to effectively communicate information for publications, advertising, films, packaging, posters, signs and interactive media such as Web sites and CDs.

How to become: Animators


  • A university degree in visual arts with specialization in graphic design, commercial art, graphic communications or cartooning or Completion of a college diploma program in graphic arts is required.
  • Experience or training in multimedia design at a post-secondary, college or technical institution may be required.
  • In addition to the arts, training in biology, engineering, architecture or a scientific field is usually required for medical, technical and scientific illustrators.
  • Creative ability and artistic talent, as demonstrated by a portfolio of work, are required for graphic designers and illustrators.

Where to study for a career as: Animators

Emily Carr University of Art + Design
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA

Related Program(s):
2D & Experimental Animation Major Bachelor
3D Computer Animation Major Bachelor
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Cambrian College
Sudbury, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Animation Diploma; Advanced
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East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, Tennessee, US

Related Program(s):
Digital Animation Bachelor
Digital Visual Effects Bachelor
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Capilano University
North Vancouver, British Columbia, CA

Related Program(s):
2D Animation and Visual Development Diploma
3D Animation for Film and Games Diploma
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George Brown College - Graduate Programs
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Digital Design - Game Design Post-diploma; Co-op
Visual Effects Post-diploma
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Algonquin College
Ottawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Visual Development for Entertainment Post-diploma
Animation Diploma; Advanced
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Modified on December 15, 2023

How much do Animators make?

Low:
$37,440
Average:
$57,138
High:
$90,126

Job openings for Animators

Job Seekers:
23,600
Job Openings:
21,600