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Animation Designer

设计·美术、3D、动画

Animation designers create character, scene, and motion visual effects for games, films, ads, etc., from concept to final render.

Daily work

  • 01Design character and scene animations based on project requirements
  • 02Create animation previews and final products using Maya, After Effects, etc.
  • 03Communicate with art and design teams to ensure consistent animation style
  • 04Debug and optimize animation effects to improve fluidity and expressiveness
  • 05Manage animation assets, maintain production standards and version control

Ability requirements

Hard skills

  • Proficient in 3D animation software such as Maya and 3ds Max
  • Skilled in post-production software like Adobe After Effects and Premiere
  • Mastery of character animation, rigging, and motion principles
  • Foundation in drawing and storyboard design
  • Knowledge of rendering engines (e.g., Arnold, Redshift)

Soft skills

  • Creative thinking and aesthetic sense
  • Team collaboration and communication
  • Stress resistance and time management
  • Attention to detail and patience
  • Passion for continuous learning of new technologies

Best suited for

Ideal for those who love animation, have an artistic background, enjoy visual storytelling, and can handle iterative revisions during project cycles.

Less suited for

Not suitable for those lacking patience, averse to detail refinement, or resistant to technological updates.

Salary (monthly)

25KMedian
Bottom 15KTop 40K

Pre-tax estimate, tier-1 cities with social insurance · reference only

Profile

Higher is better
Growth4
Stability3
AI Resistance3
Autonomy / Remote-friendly3
Transferability3
Lower is better
Major Relevance4
Work Intensity4
Competition4
Entry Difficulty3
Education Threshold3

MBTI Fit

INFPENFPESFJENFJISTJESTJ
Mid-high payHigh growthHigh intensityMajor preferred

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Disclaimer: Salary figures on this page are estimated pre-tax monthly pay for positions with social-insurance contributions in China's tier-1 cities; other cities are converted using regional coefficients. Dimension scores and MBTI fit are editorial estimates, provided for reference only, and do not constitute any promise or advice.