Foley Artist
ぎおんがかり
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that creates and edits onomatopoeia (effect text) expressing sound effects and emotions in text for manga, anime, games, and other visual and printed media.
Description
Foley Artists plan, create, and place effect text (onomatopoeia) used in various media such as manga, animation, games, advertising, and books. They visualize action sounds of characters, natural sounds, emotional expressions, etc., with text to enhance immersion for readers and viewers. They collaborate with illustrators, creative directors, and sound teams to select fonts and placements that match the work's tone, and perform layouts using DTP software. In recent years, with the increase in digital content, motion effect text and interactive effects are also in demand.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of the digital content market, demand for dynamic onomatopoeia in videos and games is increasing. While AI and automation tools will improve work efficiency, highly unique creativity is expected to continue to be valued.
Personality Traits
Has cooperativeness / Has delicate sensitivity / High sensitivity to language expression
Work Style
Flex / Project Contract / Remote / Team-based
Career Path
Assistant Foley Artist → Foley Artist → Lead Writer → Creative Director
Required Skills
Animation Production / Basic Typography Knowledge / DTP Software Operation / Japanese Writing Skills
Recommended Skills
Graphic Design / Reading English Materials / Video Editing Software Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because mistakes in letter shapes or placement directly impact the production effect. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Essential ability to come up with original onomatopoeia to enrich the work's worldview. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because sensory expression is valued more than logical thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because almost no mathematical analysis is required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work, so low physical load. |
Aliases
- Effect Text Artist
- Sound Effect Writer
Related Jobs
- Copywriter
- DTP Operator
- Sound Director