CAREER PATHS

Career Paths in Animation, VFX, Gaming, & Design

The creative industry offers a diverse range of career opportunities across Animation, Visual Effects (VFX), Gaming, Graphic Design, and UI/UX. Whether you’re interested in storytelling, visual design, or digital experiences, there’s a career path tailored to your skills and passion.

Careers in Animation

Animation is a key component of the media and entertainment industry, used in movies, TV shows, commercials, and digital media.

Top 6 Career Roles in Animation (Average Annual Salaries in Lakhs)

Job	Job Role	Average Salary (LPA)
2D/3D Animator	Create character and object animations for films, TV, and games.	₹3.61L
Modeling Artist	Design and create 3D models of characters, props, and environments.	₹3.29L
Character Designer	Develop unique and expressive characters for animation projects.	₹3.5L
Storyboard Artist	Plan visual sequences by sketching keyframes for animation and films.	₹3.36L
Rigging Artist	Build digital skeletons and control systems to enable character movement.	₹3.0L
Texturing & Lighting Artist	Apply textures and lighting to 3D models for realistic rendering.	₹3.0L

Source: upGrad, Careers Webdew, Glassdoor

Notable Indian Animators

Careers in VFX (Visual Effects)

VFX enhances live-action footage with digital effects, widely used in films, commercials, and streaming content.

Top 6 Career Roles in VFX (Average Annual Salaries in Lakhs)

Job	Job Role	Average Salary (LPA)
Compositor	Combine various visual elements to create the final film shot.	₹3.4L
Rotoscoping Artist	Extract elements from footage to integrate CGI seamlessly.	₹3.4L
Matchmoving Artist	Track camera movements to blend CGI into live-action.	₹3.5L
FX Artist	Design realistic visual effects like explosions, smoke, and water.	₹3.36L
Pre-visualization Artist	Plan and visualize complex scenes before shooting.	₹3.4L
Lighting & Rendering Artist	Work on final visual output by applying lighting and rendering techniques	₹3.4L

Source: ITM

Notable Indian VFX Artists

Careers in Game Design & Development

Gaming is one of the fastest-growing entertainment industries, combining art, technology, and storytelling.

Top 6 Career Roles in Game Design (Average Annual Salaries in Lakhs)

Job	Job Role	Average Salary (LPA)
Game Designer	Conceptualize game mechanics, levels, and characters.	₹4.0L
Game Animator	Create fluid character and environment animations.	₹4.0L
Game Developer	Code and develop the technical aspects of video games.	₹3.5L
Level Designer	Craft engaging game environments and challenges.	₹4.16L
Game Tester	Evaluate game quality, identify bugs, and improve performance.	₹3.1L
UI/UX Designer for Games	Create intuitive user interfaces and immersive game experiences.	₹4.0L

Source: TimesPro

Notable Indian Game Developers

Careers in Graphic Design & UI/UX

Top 6 Career Roles in Graphic Design & UI/UX (Average Annual Salaries in Lakhs)

Job	Job Role	Average Salary (LPA)
Graphic Designer	Create digital and print visuals for advertising and branding.	₹4.5L
Illustrator	Develop illustrations for books, advertisements, and games.	₹4.2L
Motion Graphics Designer	Bring visuals to life with animation and motion effects.	₹5.0L
UI Designer	Design user-friendly interfaces for websites and mobile apps.	₹6.0L
UX Designer	Enhance user experience through research and usability testing.	₹7.0L
Product Designer	Oversee the entire design process, from wireframes to testing.	₹8.0L