Visual Effects (VFX) and Animation has been a popular field among many students especially in the last decade. Newer technologies and softwares in the field of VFX and animation has influenced many students to join the B.Sc Visual Effects (VFX) and Animation course. The field offers a good number of roles for the skilled and talented students.
Some of the important careers available in this field are:
Graphic Designer
As a graphic designer one is responsible to create eye-catching visuals and show creative skills. The graphic designers work on a variety of products and activities such as websites, advertising, books, magazines, posters, computer games, product packaging, exhibitions and displays, corporate communication and corporate identity.
Role of a Graphic Designer
As a Graphic designer one is essential to have some critical characteristics such as creative flair, up to date knowledge of the graphic and animation industry and a professional approach to time, costs and deadlines. The Graphic Designers are also responsible to create promotional content and creatives for posters, brochures, social media platforms, pamphlets, handouts, etc.
Responsibilities of the Graphic Designers
As a graphic designer one is responsible to:
- Meet the clients or account managers to discuss business objectives and requirements of the role
- Estimate the time required to complete a job and provide designs according to the client requirements
- Develop and design briefs that suit the client requirements
- Thinking creatively to generate new ideas and concepts and develop interactive design
- Use innovation to redefine a design brief with time and cost constraints
- Present finalised ideas and concepts for the clients and account managers
- Demonstrating illustrative skills with rough sketches and working on layouts and make them ready for printing
- Work and coordinate with the printers, copywriters, photographers, stylists, illustrators, other designers, account executives, web developers and marketing specialists
- Be updated with the latest technologies and softwares available in the industry
Animator
As an animator one is required to exhibit high levels of creativity in developing 2D and 3D models and characters for a game or a movie sequence. As an animator one is required to have excellent artistic ability and a good technical knowledge of computers and softwares.
