Graphic Design and Animation Careers

Salary data and insights based on 2,547 job postings

Graphic Design and Animation professionals in the entertainment industry earn a median salary of $62,500 at entry level, rising to $90,253 at mid-level and $135,150 for senior roles—representing a 116% increase from entry to senior positions. Across 2,547 analyzed job postings, demand is concentrated in Los Angeles, CA and New York, NY, reflecting the entertainment industry's traditional coastal hubs. Core technical proficiencies driving hiring include Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Illustrator, Typography, and Figma.

Last updated: August 2026

Entry Level

$62,500

49 jobs

Mid Level

$90,253

868 jobs

Senior Level

$135,150

763 jobs

Jobs Analyzed

2,547

Last 6 months

Salary by Experience Level

Most Common Job Titles

Required Skills

Adobe PhotoshopAdobe Creative SuiteAdobe IllustratorTypographyFigmaProject ManagementAdobe After EffectsGraphic DesignMayaArt DirectionPhotoshopProject managementAfter EffectsUnreal EngineMotion Graphics

Top Employers

Disney

247 jobs

Warner Bros. Discovery

91 jobs

Blizzard Entertainment

69 jobs

NBCUniversal

59 jobs

Electronic Arts

55 jobs

FOX

46 jobs

PlayStation Global

33 jobs

Netflix

30 jobs

Riot Games

27 jobs

Paramount

26 jobs

Top Locations

Los Angeles, CA

233 jobs

New York, NY

205 jobs

United States

97 jobs

Santa Monica, CA

91 jobs

Glendale, California, United States

68 jobs

Burbank, CA

44 jobs

Culver City, CA

43 jobs

Irvine, CA

35 jobs

Los Angeles, California, United States

33 jobs

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

32 jobs

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