On the Job

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.

What exactly do timing directors do? And what is an exposure sheet? We talked with three industry pros to find out more about the job.

Visual development artists play a key role in establishing the look of a film or TV show. Here, a few share what their typical day looks like and the challenges they must overcome.

The word “animator” only relates to a specific craft, one which seems to be shrinking in the 2D world. We spoke with three 2D animators who work in television about what they do and what the future looks like to them.