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Animator

Also known as: Motion Designer, 2D Animator, 3D Animator

AI Impact Score

50/100

AI can generate in-between frames and assist with simple animations, but complex character animation, emotional expression, and creative storytelling still demand skilled human animators.

$45k – $120k

Salary Range

growing

Growth Outlook

90,000

Total Jobs (US)

+8%

Growth Rate

Task Breakdown

Tasks at Risk (4)

Tweening/in-betweensSimple motion graphicsLip sync generationBackground animation

AI-Enhanced Tasks (4)

Character riggingMotion capture cleanupStyle transferRapid prototyping

Human-Safe Tasks (5)

Character performanceStory-driven animationCreative directionClient collaborationStylistic innovation

Current Skills

After EffectsCinema 4DMayaIllustrationTiming & Spacing

Future-Proof Skills

AI Animation Tools Real-Time Engines Motion Capture Interactive Animation Procedural Animation

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