conceptualizing ideas for characters, scenes, backgrounds and other animation elements
 creating character sketches for new animations based on design briefs
 developing storyboards for animation projects
 designing backgrounds, sets and other elements of the animated environment
 developing timing and pacing of motion, based on audio requirements
 working with the story editors to merge the various layers of animation
 recording dialogue for the animation, where necessary
 collaborating with other creatives including designers, photographers and other animators to finalize projects
 animators oversee the creation of two-dimensional (2d), three-dimensional (3d) or computer-generated images within the entertainment, gaming and advertising industries. they typically draw the images by hand or use computer software for their creations. throughout the process, they collaborate with other animators, get advice from senior animators and use feedback from clients to further evolve their projects. an animators day-to-day responsibilities often involve working on a team to complete assigned graphic elements with the goal of meeting project deadlines.
 responsible for the other duties that are assigned by the management.