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Occupational Report for Multi-Media Artists And Animators (27-1014) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Create special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products or creations, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.

Employment Outlook for Multi-Media Artists And Animators
Statewide Employment Analysis 2006 employment is estimated to be at about the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow somewhat faster than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the statewide average.

Reasonable, but limited, employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings for Multi-Media Artists And Animators There are 1 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 1 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Senior Environment Artist - 633 11/14/09 Eugene DOE
State of Oregon License Information for Multi-Media Artists And Animators No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Multi-Media Artists And Animators
Region ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $16.45 $19.76 $25.67 $32.48 $40.97 $27.12 $56,417
Multnomah / Washington 17.58 21.13 26.54 36.06 44.93 28.87 60,057
Lane 12.68 15.53 20.43 27.01 31.54 21.31 44,336
Jackson / Josephine 11.95 15.12 23.99 31.71 37.53 23.94 49,791
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 14.70 19.05 27.13 30.36 33.76 25.33 52,671
Clackamas 20.69 23.83 28.16 31.96 38.58 29.13 60,580
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Regional Employment Projections for Multi-Media Artists And Animators
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 380 461 81 21.3% 8 9 17
Multnomah / Washington 201 248 47 23.4% 5 5 10
Lane 57 69 12 21.1% 1 1 3
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 28 39 11 39.3% 1 1 2
Clackamas 19 23 4 21.1% 0 1 1
Jackson / Josephine 11 10 -1 -9.1% 0 0 0
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 8 10 2 25.0% 0 0 0
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 4 8 4 100.0% 0 0 1
Baker / Union / Wallowa 2 3 1 50.0% 0 0 0
Coos / Curry 2 2 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Douglas 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Klamath / Lake 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Multi-Media Artists And Animators
Industry
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Ownership 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 380
Total, All Industries Private 380
Wholesale Trade Private 10
Information Private 186
Publishing Industries (except Internet) Private 81
Software Publishers Private 76
Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries Private 98
Motion Picture and Video Industries Private 95
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 121
Specialized Design Services Private 33
Computer Systems Design and Related Services Private 29
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services Private 11
Advertising and Related Services Private 43
Management of Companies and Enterprises Private 13
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Private 39
Administrative and Support Services Private 39
Employment Services Private 39
Educational Requirements for Multi-Media Artists And Animators Workers must have a bachelor's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a master's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Multi-Media Artists And Animators
  • Analyze Photographs And Art Objects
  • Apply Airbrush Techniques
  • Apply Art Theory And History
  • Apply Creativity To Graphics
  • Apply Creativity To Image
  • Apply Film Production Techniques
  • Apply Graphic Arts Techniques
  • Apply Lighting Techniques
  • Apply Page Layout And Composition Techniques
  • Convey Emotion Through Dramatic Performance Or Artistic Work
  • Create Art From Ideas
  • Determine Optimum Process For Reproduction Of Printed Materials
  • Develop Or Program Web Sites
  • Distinguish Beauty And Talent
  • Distinguish Details In Graphic Production Setting
  • Form Material For Crafts And Art Objects Into Semifinished Or Finished State
  • Interpret And Apply Copyright Laws
  • Maintain Website Content
  • Make Presentations
  • Meet Deadlines
  • Operate Video Cameras
  • Organize Commercial Artistic And Design Projects
  • Paste Up Materials To Be Printed
  • Perceive Color, Balance And Proportion
  • Plan And Design Art Or Museum Exhibits
  • Prepare Artwork For Camera And Press
  • Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
  • Tell Stories Through Musical, Visual Or Dramatic Arts
  • Understand Artistic Crafts Production Methods
  • Use Computer Design And Graphics Software
  • Use Creativity In Graphic Design
  • Use Hand And Power Tools To Create Art
  • Use Marketing Techniques
  • Utilize Characteristics Of Materials In Graphic Or Floral Design
  • Write Grant Proposals
Schools and Training Providers for Multi-Media Artists And Animators The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

Mt Hood Community College
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR 97030
Phone: (503) 491-6422
Programs of Training:
Pacific Northwest College of Art
1241 NW Johnson
Portland, OR 97209
Phone: (503) 226-4391
Programs of Training:
Tillamook Bay Community College
2510 First St
Tillamook, OR 97141
Phone: (503) 842-8222
Programs of Training:
Portland State University
724 SW Harrison
Portland, OR 97201
Phone: (503) 725-4433
Programs of Training:
The Art Institute of Portland
1122 NW Davis St.
Portland, OR 97209
Phone: (503) 228-6528
Programs of Training:
Clackamas Community College
19600 South Molalla Ave
Oregon City, OR 97045
Phone: (503) 657-6958
Programs of Training:
Southwestern Oregon Community College
1988 Newmark Ave
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: (541) 888-2525
Programs of Training:
University of Oregon
110 Johnson Hall
Eugene, OR 97403
Phone: (541) 346-3014
Programs of Training:
ITT Technical Institute-Portland
6035 NE 78th Ct
Portland, OR 97218
Phone: (503) 255-6500
Programs of Training:
Lane Community College
4000 E 30th Ave
Eugene, OR 97405
Phone: (541) 463-3000
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Multi-Media Artists And Animators No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Multi-Media Artists And Animators matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Artists And Related Workers, All Other 82%
Art Directors 68%
Designers, All Other 50%
Graphic Designers 49%
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, And Illustrators 41%
Fashion Designers 36%
Set And Exhibit Designers 29%
Craft Artists 25%
Commercial And Industrial Designers 25%
Producers And Directors 22%