| Top Tasks (Specific duties and responsibilities of this job.) |
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| Create two-dimensional and three-dimensional images depicting objects in motion or illustrating a process, using computer animation or modeling programs. |
| Design complex graphics and animation, using independent judgment, creativity, and computer equipment. |
| Make objects or characters appear lifelike by manipulating light, color, texture, shadow, and transparency, or manipulating static images to give the illusion of motion. |
| Apply story development, directing, cinematography, and editing to animation to create storyboards that show the flow of the animation and map out key scenes and characters. |
| Participate in design and production of multimedia campaigns, handling budgeting and scheduling, and assisting with such responsibilities as production coordination, background design and progress tracking. |
| Create basic designs, drawings, and illustrations for product labels, cartons, direct mail, or television. |
| Develop briefings, brochures, multimedia presentations, web pages, promotional products, technical illustrations, and computer artwork for use in products, technical manuals, literature, newsletters and slide shows. |
| Script, plan, and create animated narrative sequences under tight deadlines, using computer software and hand drawing techniques. |
| Implement and maintain configuration control systems. |
| Assemble, typeset, scan and produce digital camera-ready art or film negatives and printer`s proofs. |
| Top Skills used in this Job |
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| Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
| Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |
| Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
| Time Management - Managing one`s own time and the time of others. |
| Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
| Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others` actions. |
| Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
| Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
| Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. |
| Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |