We surveyed 1,344 multimedia animators to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical multimedia animator. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a multimedia animator?
Low
High
Working as a multimedia animator typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a multimedia animator?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a multimedia animator typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a multimedia animator?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically quite difficult to find a job as a multimedia animator. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for multimedia animators.
Do multimedia animators work full-time or part-time?
47% of multimedia animators work in full-time roles while 53% work part-time.
Is being a multimedia animator stressful?
Low
High
Multimedia animators tend not to find their jobs stressful, which likely contributes positively to career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as a multimedia animator?
Low
High
Some level of organization is generally required to be a multimedia animator.
How competitive is the workplace for multimedia animators?
Low
High
Multimedia animators see mild competition in their workplace.
Does being a multimedia animator require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Multimedia animators will have to sometimes face time pressure on the job.
Are multimedia animators allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Creativity is intrinsic to being a multimedia animator, and a highly valuable part of the career.
Do multimedia animators have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
Multimedia animators have high flexibility in the direction of their work, allowing them a lot of freedom in how they accomplish their goals.
Is being a multimedia animator physically demanding?
Low
High
Work as a multimedia animators is not the most physically demanding of careers, falling in the bottom half of all careers.
Are multimedia animators exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
While sometimes repetitive, multimedia animators tend to have opportunities for variety in their work.
Does being a multimedia animator require attention to detail?
Low
High
As in many careers, attention to detail is quite helpful for multimedia animators.
Does being a good multimedia animator require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
The ability to be compassion and empathetic isn't considered fundamental to success as a multimedia animator.