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February, 2017 l Working World l WorkingWorld.com 7 ists and animators need to work as part of a complex team and respond well to criticism and feedback. • Computer skills. Many multimedia artists and animators use computer programs or write programming code to do most of their work. • Creativity. Artists and animators must be able to think creative- ly to develop original ideas and make them come to life. • Time-management skills. The hours required by most studio and game design companies can be long, particularly when there are tight deadlines. Artists and animators need to be able to manage their time effectively when a deadline approaches. EARNINGS The median annual wage for multimedia artists and animators was $63,970 in May 2015. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $36,930, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $113,600. Most multimedia artists and animators work a regular work schedule; however, when deadlines are approaching, they may need to work nights and weekends. Employment of multimedia artists and animators is projected to grow 6 percent from 2014 to 2024, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Projected growth will be due to increased demand for animation and visual effects in video games, movies, and television. Job growth may be slowed, however, by compa- nies hiring animators and artists who work overseas. Studios may save money on animation by using lower paid workers outside of the United States. Consumers will continue to demand more realistic video games, movie and television special effects, and three-dimen- sional movies. They will also demand newer computer hardware, which adds to the complexity of the games themselves. Video game studios will require additional multimedia artists and ani- mators to meet this increased demand. Further, an increased demand for computer graphics for mo- bile devices, such as smart phones, will lead to more job opportu- nities. Multimedia artists will be needed to create animation for games and applications for mobile devices. JOB PROSPECTS Despite positive job growth, there will be competition for job openings because many recent graduates are interested in enter- ing the occupation. Opportunities should be best for those who specialize in a specific type of animation or in a specific skill, such as drawing or computer programming. CAREER TRAINING BE A CERTIFIED BANKRUPTCY or IMMIGRATION PARALEGAL only $395 Jobs Pay Up to $30 hr 94% Placement Rate Private Classes Also Available Certificate & Resume 626-918-3599 www.mdsandassociates.com Get your Business NOTICED CONTACT: Bill Rittwage 818-291-1111 Lisa Neely 818-660-5828 workingworld@copcomm.com ADVERTISE HERE