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Animator

Artists create artistic works using appropriate techniques, materials and media; design artwork and illustrations; and restore damaged pieces of art.

Main Tasks
  • conceives and develops ideas and ways of working for artistic composition
  • selects appropriate materials, medium and method
  • prepares sketches, scale drawings or colour schemes
  • builds up composition into finished work by carving, sculpting, etching, painting, engraving, drawing, etc.
  • approaches managers of galleries and exhibitions in order to get finished work displayed
  • uses artistic skills to restore damaged artworks
  • liaises with writers and publishers to produce book illustrations
  • markets and sells finished work directly to customers
  • produces works on commission basis for clients

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£35,880 average annual salary

The UK average salary is £28,758

35 average weekly hours

There are 37.5 hours in the average working week

35% female / 65% male

The UK workforce is 47% female and 53% male