Animator

Animators have solid illustration backgrounds and develop sequences made of frames, which when run together create an animation. They work for film, TV and commercial studios, as well as interactive agencies. Animation can encompass a variety of styles, from traditional and 2D to 3D and computer-generated imagery (CGI).

Source: PayScale Canada

Average Median Salary:

$51,191

Animators Work On:

• Character development
• Storyboards
• Models for sets
• Sequences for film, TV and commercials

Past winners of the Applied Arts Awards

  • 2025 Advertising Awards Shauna Lane (VML Canada)
    2025
    Advertising Awards

    Shauna Lane (VML Canada)
  • 2025 Advertising Awards Natalie Totayo (LG2)
    2025
    Advertising Awards

    Natalie Totayo (LG2)
  • 2024 Student Awards Erin Wilson
    2024
    Student Awards

    Erin Wilson
  • 2024 Student Awards Arvinder Kaur
    2024
    Student Awards

    Arvinder Kaur