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

  • 2024 Advertising Awards Sam McBride (DonerNorth)
    2024
    Advertising Awards

    Sam McBride (DonerNorth)
  • 2024 Advertising Awards Katherine Duerdoth (Rethink)
    2024
    Advertising Awards

    Katherine Duerdoth (Rethink)
  • 2025 Photo/Illustration Awards Matt Barnes (Westside Studio)
    2025
    Photo/Illustration Awards

    Matt Barnes (Westside Studio)
  • 2024 Design Awards Rosemarie Ouellet-Larochelle (Imédia)
    2024
    Design Awards

    Rosemarie Ouellet-Larochelle (Imédia)