be creative and artistic
have drawing skills (and sculpting skills for stop frame animation using clay)
have excellent IT skills
be patient and able to concentrate for long periods
be interested in art and design.
2D drawn animation
2D computer animation
stop frame or stop motion animation
3D computer generated (CG) animation.
Video editing
Graphics
Illustrator
be creative and artistic
have drawing skills (and sculpting skills for stop frame animation using clay)
have excellent IT skills
be patient and able to concentrate for long periods
pay attention to detail
be observant and understand how people move and express emotions
have good communication and negotiation skills
have good organisational skills
be original and inventive
work well as part of a team and be able to take direction from senior animators, directors and clients
be able to follow a brief and work on their own initiative
take criticism well
work well under pressure and to strict deadlines.