skip to main content

All about

Animation

Animation breathes life into games by creating dynamic, believable movements for characters, creatures, and objects, making the game world feel immersive and engaging.

Animators need a keen eye for movement, timing, and detail, along with creativity and a passion for storytelling through motion. Animation plays a crucial role during the production phase, translating concepts into lifelike or stylized motions. If you enjoy bringing characters and worlds to life, this role lets you shape the emotional tone of the game.


This hub page features animation job role descriptions, links to our learning content, and access to our online community, where you can continue your journey and connect with thousands of animators at various stages of their careers.

What will my title be?

Animation Roles

  • Animation

    2D Animator

    A 2D Animator brings characters, environments, and objects to life in a game by creating smooth, engaging animations.

  • Animation

    3D Animator

    A 3D Animator takes characters, objects, and environments and creates realistic or stylized movements that enhance the game’s storytelling and gameplay experience.

  • Animation

    Technical Animator

    A Technical Animator bridges the gap between animators and programmers, ensuring that character animations are implemented correctly in the game engine and function smoothly during gameplay.

Learning

Build your skills

Animation: Industry Standard Animation Tools, What Are They and How to Master Them

Animation: Industry Standard Animation Tools, What Are They and How to Master Them

Note: By clicking the video above, you agree to the YouTube Terms of Service.

More videos

Rachel Senior

Games Animator at Fuse Games

I love the magic of giving personality and emotion to a character and seeing them on screen and even interacting with them.

News

What's the latest?

19 May 2022

Nominations Now Open for IG50 to Celebrate Underrepresented Talent and Career Seekers in the UK Games Sector 

Read the news post
7 July 2020

What does a Head of Talent in games do? Interview with Guy DeRosa, Studio Gobo and Electric Square

Read the news post
28 May 2020

What does a Technical Artist in games do? Interview with Kristrun Fridriksdottir, Sports Interactive

Read the news post
27 May 2020

What does an Engine Specialist Programmer in games do? Interview with Harry Rose, Unity Technologies

Read the news post