Commercial Artist

A Bachelor's degree is often required to be considered for employment. According to O*Net Online, 62% of multimedia artists and animators had Bachelor's degrees, and 19% had associate's degrees in 2012. Those without formal education need proven experience and competency in the field. For those pursuing a career in motion graphics, a portfolio or reel that showcases their work is usually necessary.
Motion graphics artists use a host of computer programs and technologies. Aspiring professionals might take relevant coursework, including:
Computer-aided design
Interactive media
Graphics and photo editing
Video creation
Web design
Professional certificate programs in multimedia arts are available online. Such programs might provide a springboard for students who are just beginning to explore the field. Advanced online certificate programs might be geared towards portfolio development, or provide continuing education in current software.
A Motion Graphic Artist earns an average salary of $56,580 per year. Pay for this job rises steadily for more experienced workers, but goes down noticeably for the few employees with more than 20 years' experience. The skills that increase pay for this job the most are Video Editing and Cinema 4D. Most people move on to other jobs if they have more than 20 years' experience in this field.

Designers may need a Bachelor's degree, especially if they're planning to work for a large game studio. Although some schools offer a degree in game design, aspiring game designers can get the necessary training in computer science, software engineering, or related degree programs. The coursework for a game design program covers subjects like 2D and 3D modelling and animation, level and interface design, storyboard rendering, drawing, and scripting.The average salary across the entire game industry is $81,192, hovering near the same level as 2010's $80,817 (reported average). In India, joining salaries are around Rs 4 lakh (Rs 400,000) per annum for programmers and designers and Rs. 3 lakh (Rs 300,000) for graphic artists and game developers. Even within this speciality, there are different types of designers, including lead designer, level designer and content designer. Additionally, game designers have a diverse array of responsibilities that may not immediately be obvious, so aspiring professionals in this field should consider what type of game design career they want to pursue.