Graphic Design and Animation Careers

Salary data and insights based on 2,421 job postings

Graphic Design and Animation professionals in the entertainment industry earn a median salary of $62,500 at entry level, rising to $90,000 at mid-level and $135,200 for senior roles. Across 2,421 analyzed positions, demand is concentrated in Los Angeles, CA, Santa Monica, CA, and New York, NY, reflecting the industry's coastal hub structure. Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and the broader Adobe Creative Suite dominate skill requirements, alongside Typography and Figma proficiency.

Last updated: August 2026

Entry Level

$62,500

46 jobs

Mid Level

$90,000

826 jobs

Senior Level

$135,200

722 jobs

Jobs Analyzed

2,421

Last 6 months

Salary by Experience Level

Most Common Job Titles

Required Skills

Adobe PhotoshopAdobe Creative SuiteAdobe IllustratorTypographyFigmaAdobe After EffectsProject ManagementGraphic DesignMayaArt DirectionPhotoshopProject managementAfter EffectsUnreal EngineMotion Graphics

Top Employers

Disney

240 jobs

Warner Bros. Discovery

90 jobs

Blizzard Entertainment

66 jobs

NBCUniversal

56 jobs

Electronic Arts

53 jobs

FOX

44 jobs

PlayStation Global

33 jobs

Netflix

28 jobs

Paramount

24 jobs

Riot Games

24 jobs

Top Locations

Los Angeles, CA

226 jobs

New York, NY

198 jobs

Santa Monica, CA

90 jobs

United States

90 jobs

Glendale, California, United States

68 jobs

Burbank, CA

44 jobs

Culver City, CA

43 jobs

Irvine, CA

33 jobs

El Segundo, CA

31 jobs

Los Angeles, California, United States

29 jobs

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