Tasks typically involve:

• liaising with clients and developing animation from their concepts
• creating storyboards that depict the script and narrative
• drawing in 2D to create sketches, artwork or illustrations
• designing models, backgrounds, sets, characters, objects and the animation environment
• using a range of materials, including modelling clay, plaster, oil paints, watercolours and acrylics
• developing the timing and pace of the movements of a character or object during the sequence of images and ensuring they follow the soundtrack and audio requirements
• using technical software packages, such as Flash, 3ds Max, Maya, LightWave, Softimage and Cinema 4D
• building up accurate, detailed frame-by-frame visuals
• recording dialogue and working with editors to composite the various layers of animation (backgrounds, special effects, characters and graphics) in order to produce the finished piece
• working to production deadlines and meeting clients’ commercial requirements
• working as part of a broader production team, which might include liaising with printers, copywriters, photographers, designers, account executives, website designers or marketing specialists
• dealing with diverse business cultures, delivering presentations and finding funding.