There is a great scope in the field of animation. The animation industry is growing at a very past face. It is now a multi-billion dollar industry generating a great deal of employment for those who have the passion for it. Big international studios and companies like Sony Pictures, Turner Entertainment and Walt Disney are off shoring the development of animation content to India, and, already, Indian animation studies and production houses are jam packed with work be it outsourced from abroad or in-house projects. Therefore, there is a talent crunch in this industry and people are required to fill up these vacancies.
Work opportunities for quality animators and related professionals like graphic designers, multimedia developers, game developers, character designers, key frame animators, 3D modelers, layout artists, etc. exist in the following sectors :-

Advertising

Online and Print News Media

Film & Television

Cartoon production

Theater

Video Gaming

E-learning

Opportunities exist both within government as well as private sector enterprises. There exist numerous animation houses both in India and abroad which recruit talented animators. The remuneration generally starts with about Rs 10,000 per month for a fresher. Though the initial pay may be a bit less, it should not be a hindrance in the way of your passion. With experience and proficiency sky is the limit to what you can earn. At the top of the hill are jobs such as, Creative Director, Animation Director, VFX Director, Lighting Professional, Modeling and Rigging artists, Production Head, etc. Besides these opportunities, an animator or a multimedia professional can also work as freelancer or start his / her own enterprise given he / she has entrepreneurial skills and funds for investments.

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