What does a Animator do?

You bring characters to life – for films, games and advertising.

What education does Animator require?

University of Applied Sciences (36 months)

How much does a Animator earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 55'000, mid ~CHF CHF 75'000 per year (approximate).

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Animator

Creative & Design

Animators create moving images and animations for film, television, advertising and video games. They work with 2D and 3D animation techniques, bringing characters and worlds to life. The work requires artistic talent, technical understanding and great patience.

Entry

~CHF 55'000

CHF 4'583/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 75'000

CHF 6'250/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 100'000

CHF 8'333/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelUniversity of Applied Sciences

Duration36 months

Your path to Animator

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Secondary School

You are here

Decision

Apprenticeship + BMS → UASHigh School → UAS (with internship)FMS + Baccalaureate → UAS

Preparation

Vocational or specialized baccalaureate

3–5 years

University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Optional: Master UAS

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Bachelor/Master

Starting salary: CHF 55'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics5/10

🔬 Science4/10

💻 IT9/10

🔧 Manual2/10

🎨 Artistic9/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance4/10

🎨 Creativity7/10

🤝 Social Contact6/10

💪 Physical Demands1/10

📈 Career Growth6/10

🔮 Future Outlook7/10

🔥 Demand (current)3/10

✨ AI Risk6/10

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