Landing a Job In Motion Graphics

Have you ever wanted a high paying job while having a blast at work. Ever consider being a digital artist. If this gets your creative juices flowing, motion graphics might be right for you -- or your just greedy and want money.

The top in-demand careers of 2009 includes industries of Business, IT, and Law. Technology is used in each of these industries creating market definition while using creative tools to voice the definition. Your hired to be the voice of the company while making sure everything looks appropriate to market definition.

You can get jobs as a Interactive Art Director. Which pay an average of 70k depending on your experience. You Develop creative concepts and push the limits of design. This job isn’t for people afraid of critics.

There are Design jobs that don’t require years of schooling or experience. A Production Assistance Specialist for example… Which means your the person responsible for various aspects of a production on set.

Revision3 always has opportunities (revision3.com/jobs/) for beginning students or inspired filmier’s, developers, editors, and assorted talent.

The best chance of landing a position in this economy is to do your research and make sure you are up-to-date with current standards in your industry. Here are some free resources, hope you find this helpful. From art schools to career salaries, how the market is working and real life examples.

Education:

The Art Institute of California – Los Angeles
B.S./A.A. - Visual Effects & Motion Graphics

The Art Institute of California -- Hollywood, a Los Angeles based design college is one of the Art Institutes, America’s leader in postsecondary career-oriented education for the creative arts. We offer degree programs in Interior Design, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, and Web Design & Interactive Media, Set & Exhibit Design, and Visual Effects & Motion Graphics.

Careers:

Motionographer -- Jobs

http://motionographer.com/jobs/

Indeed -- Jobs

http://www.indeed.com/q-motion-graphics-jobs.html

Tools:

Inspiration - Motionographer (http://motionographer.com//)

Tutorial - Ayato@web (http://www.ayatoweb.com/ae_tips_e.html)

Software - Adobe Aftereffects (www.adobe.com/products/aftereffects)

Goodie - Trapcode (http://www.trapcode.com/)

Market:

Motion Graphic v.s. Graphic Designer
150% Percent Growth from June 05′ -- Jan 09′