Main Title Designer

Also called: Title Sequence Designer

Designs opening title sequences for films and shows.

A day in the life

A title designer creates an animated opening sequence for a TV show, combining typography, illustration, and music. A memorable opening can become as famous as the show itself.

Pay over a career

Starting
$55k
Typical
$90k
High
$150k

Approximate.

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. A bachelor's in design or motion graphics, then several years as a motion designer at a title design studio.

Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Graphic Design, Motion Design.

Outlook

Growing about average. Small niche.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI motion and image tools make simple titles fast; memorable custom title sequences still come from designers.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Graphic design CTE, Art, Typography or design, Film/video production CTE.

Official data: O*NET occupation 27-1024.

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