Animation Production Worker
あにめーしょんせいさくこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that handles various processes in animation production, such as key frames, in-betweens, coloring, background art, shooting, and compositing, to shape video works.
Description
Animation production workers handle various processes in animation production, including key animators, in-between staff, coloring, background art, shooting, and compositing. Based on instructions from directors and animation supervisors, they create storyboards aligned with timing sheets to express movement. They utilize both hand-drawn drawing and digital tools (Photoshop, Clip Studio, RETAS, AfterEffects, etc.), managing quality and deadlines while advancing the work. In addition to belonging to studios or production companies, they may participate as freelancers on a per-project basis. Schedule management aligned with deadlines and collaboration with teams are important.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of the anime market domestically and internationally, demand is on a stable trend, but due to digitalization and advances in 3DCG technology, competition among personnel with digital drawing and 3D skills is intensifying.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Creative / Curious and inquisitive / High concentration / Patient
Work Style
Freelance / Long Hours / Remote / Studio Production Company Employment
Career Path
Apprentice Animator → Key Animator → In-between Inspector → Animation Supervisor → Assistant Director → Animation Director
Required Skills
Animation Software Operation / Digital Paint Software Operation / Drawing Skills / Timing Design / Timing Sheet Management
Recommended Skills
3D Modeling / Color Design / Compositing / English (Reading)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because consistency between frames and accuracy of lines are required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | To demonstrate originality in movement and character expression. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to continuously acquire new production tools and techniques. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to endure tight deadlines and long working hours. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To create footage in collaboration with directors and other staff. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because it does not require extensive mathematical analysis. |
Aliases
- Animation Artist
- Animator
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