Visual effects artist and animator

Also known as

Illustrator, VFX artist, cartoonist, web animator, 2D animator, 3D animator, motion designer

AUT programmes

• Animation, Visual Effects and Game Design Major - Bachelor of Design Te Tohu Paetahi mō te Hoahoa

Work environment

• Usually work irregular hours and may work evenings and weekends
• Usually work in offices, studios or workshops, and may travel locally and nationally
• Need to be creative, accurate and work well under pressure

Typical tasks

• Create visual effects and animations
• Create advertisements
• Design digital characters and environments
• Prepare storyboards
• Develop design concepts
• Draw technical illustrations
• Use animation and visual effects software
• Adapt work to different devices and formats

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