Animators create films for production companies, major animation studios and computer games companies. Typical responsibilities of the job include: Working creatively to produce original and aesthetically pleasing designs and solutions. Using specialist computer generation software such as Maya, Flash and After Effects. Presenting designs to customers for evaluation Promoting and running the business Negotiating contracts Liaising and working effectively with other design and production staff.Referred to as animators, create the visual effects and animation featured in video games, movies and TV shows, as well as on websites. Created from computer software programs, 2D or 3D animations are used to replicate the features and movements of people, animals, places and things to tell a story or advertise a product. Typical employers of animators Web design companies Computer games companies Film studios Marketing companies job requirements 1 to 2 years Not Specified at least Animation Architectural and Design Services Consumer Services Job Roles: Creative/Design/Art