Also called: Supervising Director (Animation)
Leads the creative direction of an animated film or series, guiding story, acting, and look.
An animation director reviews storyboards in the morning, gives notes to animators on a character's performance after lunch, and works with voice actors in the recording booth.
Approximate; TAG director minimums are high but jobs are few.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Animation degree; 10+ years as an animator or story artist.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Animation, Film Production.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). Tracks producer/director growth.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI changes production tools, but guiding story, acting and look across a big team stays human creative leadership.
Classes: Art, Theater, Creative writing, Film/video production CTE.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2012.
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