Special Effects Artists and Animators

Produce visual effects and animations for media like video games, movies, and advertisements utilizing film, video, computers, and other electronic instruments and media.

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Create special effects or animations using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
LOW
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
MED
Communication with others
HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
LOW
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Physical demands
Exposure to job hazards
Leadership
Critical decision making
Level of responsibilities
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Communication with others
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Comfort of the work setting
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Dealing and handling conflicts
Competition for this position

Activities

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