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ArtsMid3-7 years yrs

Animator

Career advancement roadmap

Your path to the next level

Bachelor's degree → entry role → credentials → graduate path → mid-level → senior-level.

  1. Recommended bachelor's path
    Game Design
    Technology
    Your academic foundation
  2. Entry-level role
    No entry-level role mapped yet.
  3. Credentials that advance you
    Adobe Certified Professional
    Professional
  4. Graduate paths worth considering
    MS Information Design
    Communications/Tech
  5. Mid-level roleYou are here
    Animator
    Mid
    3-7 years • $90K – $125K
  6. Senior-level role
    No senior-level role mapped yet.

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Overview

Degrees that lead to this role

Career ladder

How the climb looks

You're at the top of the Animator Ladder.
Salary range

What you can realistically earn

Entry / low
$90K
Typical mid
$108K
Top of range
$125K
$90K$125K
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Certifications

Credentials that advance you

Professional
Recommended
Adobe Certified Professional
Professional
Master's degrees

Graduate paths worth considering

Communications/Tech
Recommended
MS Information Design
Creative
Recommended
MFA Graphic Design
Creative
Recommended
MA Design Management

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