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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 2008 employment is estimated to be at about the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat faster rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the regional average.

Limited employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Multi-Media Artists and Animators There are 3 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 3 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Cg Animator 7/6/10 Hillsboro
Facial Animator 7/20/10 Hillsboro
Image Specialist 7/28/10 Grants Pass DOE
Job Openings from the Web for Multi-Media Artists and Animators The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 10 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 10 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
Texture Artist 8/22/10 Hillsboro Laika, Inc.
CG Animator - Facial 8/22/10 Hillsboro Laika, Inc.
Texture Artist 8/12/10 Hillsboro Laika, Inc.
Facial Animator 8/3/10 Hillsboro Laika, Inc.
Compositor 8/3/10 Portland Laika, Inc.
LAIKA @ LA SIGGRAPH 2010 8/3/10 Portland Laika, Inc.
Compositor 7/14/10 Portland Laika, Inc.
Senior Staff Animator 6/29/10 Bend Sony Computer Entertainment America
Senior Staff Environment Artist 6/13/10 Bend Sony Computer Entertainment America
Senior Staff Environment Artist 6/11/10 Playstation
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 ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $15.79 $19.01 $26.29 $35.43 $44.58 $28.18 $58,617
Multnomah / Washington 16.47 19.34 27.24 37.18 45.83 29.18 60,682
Lane 12.43 15.54 22.28 27.30 31.57 21.85 45,457
Clackamas 18.21 22.17 27.47 32.10 38.91 28.42 59,119
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Multi-Media Artists and Animators
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 442 498 56 12.7% 6 11 16
Multnomah / Washington 262 316 54 20.6% 5 7 12
Lane 57 62 5 8.8% 1 1 2
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 33 36 3 9.1% 0 1 1
Clackamas 26 30 4 15.4% 0 1 1
Jackson / Josephine 9 9 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 6 7 1 16.7% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Douglas 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 0 1 1 NA 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 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 442
Total, All Industries Private 440
Wholesale Trade Private 11
Information Private 227
Publishing Industries (except Internet) Private 135
Software Publishers Private 129
Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries Private 81
Motion Picture and Video Industries Private 78
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 156
Specialized Design Services Private 74
Computer Systems Design and Related Services Private 15
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services Private 11
Advertising and Related Services Private 49
Management of Companies and Enterprises Private 12
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Private 15
Administrative and Support Services Private 15
Employment Services Private 13
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 programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Mt Hood Community College
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR 97030
Phone: (503) 491-6422
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:
Portland Community College
12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 244-6111
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%