Looking for an entry level job or internship in animation? This is an overview of how to approach the search and a list of companies that might have relevant entry level and internship opportunities.
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If the art of animation interests you, then some possible careers include a 2D or 3D animator, a digital cel animator, a character designer, or a mixed media animator, depending on where your animation interests lie. If the programming interests you more, jobs in software development and production–writing the scripts that make the animations animate–would be more up your alley. No matter which side of animation interests you more, knowing a little about the other part of animation will only help you.
While entering a career in entertainment is a popular option, it’s not the only one. Game companies, movie studios, and cartoon channels employ a lot of animators, but simulations and virtual reality are becoming more common, and animations are often used for training as well.
| Freelance Graphics Designer cyberThink Reston, VA | View |
| Animator Robert Half Washington, DC | View |
| Motion Graphics Designer (2D Animation) Creative Circle Arlington, VA | View |
| Freelance Producer - NBC Sports Washington DreamWorks Animation, LLC Bethesda, MD | View |
| Graphic Designer/XML Editor Leidos Manassas, VA | View |
| Animation Programmer Zenimax Media Rockville, MD | View |
| Media/Graphic Artist (Navy Training) THOR Solutions, LLC Arlington, VA | View |
| Graphic Designer National Recreation and Park Association Arcola, VA | View |
| Animator (Course Credit/ Community Service Credit Eligible) Childhood Cancer Society Annandale, VA | View |
| Animator (Course Credit/ Community Service Credit Eligible) Childhood Cancer Society Rockville, MD | View |
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