Animation Production Assistant

Also called: Production Coordinator (Animation)

Tracks drawings, scenes, and schedules on an animated show, keeping artists on deadline.

A day in the life

An animation PA updates spreadsheets of which scenes are done, sets up review meetings, and routes artwork between departments.

Pay over a career

Starting
$38k
Typical
$50k
High
$70k

Approximate; TAG covers some production roles.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Degree common; organizational skills.

Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Film Production, Business, Animation.

Outlook

Growing about average. Entry path into animation production.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Medium risk for 10 years. AI tracking tools automate schedules and status reports; helping artists and leads keep scenes moving stays human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Business, Computer applications, Art, English.

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