How do they match: Special Effects Artists and Animators

  • Computer Artist
  • Computer Graphic Artist
  • Computer Graphic Designer
  • Computer Graphics Illustrator

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

  • Create pen-and-paper images to be scanned, edited, colored, textured, or animated by computer.
  • Create two-dimensional and three-dimensional images depicting objects in motion or illustrating a process, using computer animation or modeling programs.
  • Design complex graphics and animation, using independent judgment, creativity, and computer equipment.
  • 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.
  • Implement and maintain configuration control systems.
  • Script, plan, and create animated narrative sequences under tight deadlines, using computer software and hand drawing techniques.

  • Create computer-generated graphics or animation.