On the Job

Three Background Designers share how the language of color and light brings locations and settings to life.

Head of Effects (or FX) requires technical know-how, creative thinking, communication skills, and a desire to nurture talent and watch it grow. Learn more from these TAG members about what it takes to get the job done.

As more animation production crews join TAG, three new members share what it’s like to be a production coordinator on an animated series.

Showrunners drive their series’ vision and ensure every part of the show collaborates seamlessly. Here, four TAG showrunners share typical workdays, on-the-job challenges, and words of advice.

Color Designers have experienced substantial victories in recent years, from moving out of Ink and Paint to trading their old job title of “Color Stylist” for one that recognizes their role in the pipeline.

Tons of meetings, pitching wild ideas, and honing their craft—it’s all in a day’s work for these staff writers on animated TV shows.

More and more talented women are pursuing career opportunities in CG and excelling in the technical side of the industry.

Before an object or character can be animated, it has to be built in a computer-generated environment. Three modelers share the unique art and techniques of this craft.

Storyboard artists help weave a tale through images. Here, we speak to three artists on what drew them to the craft and how they stay inspired.