Also called: Animation Prop Artist, Props Designer
Designs every object characters touch in an animated show, from swords and phones to sandwiches, so it fits the show's style.
An animation prop designer reads the script and lists every object needed, like a magic map, a toaster, and a bike. They draw each one from several angles in the show's style so animators can draw it the same way every time.
Approximate; union (Animation Guild) rates in Los Angeles.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in animation or illustration.
Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Animation, Illustration, Industrial Design.
Growing about average. Common entry design role, but sensitive to studio layoffs.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI image tools draft objects quickly, so fewer junior design roles may be needed; style judgment stays human.
Classes: Art (drawing), Drafting or engineering CTE, Digital art.
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