Special Effects Artists and Animators
The short answer
This job is expected to meaningfully change. AI can already assist with or automate many of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to shrink over the next decade, with about 307 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second most exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. That doesn't mean the job goes away—it means more of its tasks are the kind AI can help with.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about half of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second most exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate nearly every task in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Design complex graphics and animation, using independent judgment, creativity, and computer equipment.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Create basic designs, drawings, and illustrations for product labels, cartons, direct mail, or television.
AI could help, but needs extra software
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.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Implement and maintain configuration control systems.
AI could do much of this on its own
Script, plan, and create animated narrative sequences under tight deadlines, using computer software and hand drawing techniques.
AI could help, but needs extra software
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