r/animationcareer

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About r/animationcareer

Looking for a career in animation? In this subreddit you can ask career-related questions, get feedback on your demoreel, and find advice on how to get into and survive the industry. Check out our wiki and FAQ before posting if you're new!

The community at a glance

r/animationcareer is a Subreddit for Animators with roughly 76K members. It has been around since 2015. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #8 in the Animation communities list.

Roughly 13K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Animation, Career, and Animation Career. Product recommendations often mention animation school, laptop, and 3d animation software.

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Established 2015
76K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +13K members
Growth: +20.8% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2016: 452 members
  • 2017: 1K members
  • 2018: 3K members
  • 2019: 3K members
  • 2020: 6K members
  • 2021: 8K members
  • 2022: 8K members
  • 2023: 11K members
  • 2024: 14K members
  • 2025: 13K members
  • 2026: 9K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Oct: 1K members
  • Nov: 1K members
  • Dec: 1K members
  • Jan: 1K members
  • Feb: 878 members
  • Mar: 1K members
  • Apr: 1K members
  • May: 1K members
  • Jun: 969 members
  • Jul: 1K members
  • Aug: 1K members
  • Sep: 305 members

Topics

  • Animation
    164 posts in the past month
    #1
    Animation
    164
  • Career
    102 posts in the past month
    #2
    Career
    102
  • Animation Career
    37 posts in the past month
    #3
    Animation Career
    37
  • Portfolio
    33 posts in the past month
    #4
    Portfolio
    33
  • School
    26 posts in the past month
    #5
    School
    26

Flair

  • Career question
    68 posts in the past month
    1. People act like indie is the "answer" but then don't pay their animators.
    2. I want to quit due to the studio implementing AI in the pipeline.
    3. Client wanted a 30-second a story including fight animation for $20
    #1
    Career question
    People act like indie is the "answer" but then don't pay their animators. · I want to quit due to the studio implementing AI in the pipeline. · Client wanted a 30-second a story including fight animation for $20
    68
  • Portfolio
    13 posts in the past month
    1. I feel like my portfolio is terrible, please help!!
    2. Seeking visdev portfolio advice
    3. Asking for guidance based on my portfolio
    #2
    Portfolio
    I feel like my portfolio is terrible, please help!! · Seeking visdev portfolio advice · Asking for guidance based on my portfolio
    13
  • How to get started
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Jobless for more than 2.5yrs
    2. how to get more experience and get closer to professional jobs, I'm... very lost.
    3. Is self studying or college better?
    #3
    How to get started
    Jobless for more than 2.5yrs · how to get more experience and get closer to professional jobs, I'm... very lost. · Is self studying or college better?
    12
  • Positivity
    4 posts in the past month
    1. “No AI”
    2. Please, tell me some of your best memories/success stories!!!
    3. ~Positivity & Motivation Thread~ Share your experience!
    #4
    Positivity
    “No AI” · Please, tell me some of your best memories/success stories!!! · ~Positivity & Motivation Thread~ Share your experience!
    4
  • North America
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Animators with felonies, how has it impacted your career or education?
    2. How do you actually get ready to work in the animation industry?
    3. Animation or Illustration Degree?
    #5
    North America
    Animators with felonies, how has it impacted your career or education? · How do you actually get ready to work in the animation industry? · Animation or Illustration Degree?
    4

Product recommendations

  • animation school
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Best animation school in mtl
    2. Best animation school in mtl
    3. What are the best online animation courses
    #1
    animation school
    Best animation school in mtl · Best animation school in mtl · What are the best online animation courses
    10
  • laptop
    6 posts in the past month
    1. best laptop for Houdini fx portfolio work?
    2. best laptop for Houdini fx portfolio work?
    3. What is the best laptop to start animating on?
    #2
    laptop
    best laptop for Houdini fx portfolio work? · best laptop for Houdini fx portfolio work? · What is the best laptop to start animating on?
    6
  • 3d animation software
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Need advice for best 3D software
    2. What is the best 3D animation software for beginners?
    3. What Is the Best 3D Animation Software?
    #3
    3d animation software
    Need advice for best 3D software · What is the best 3D animation software for beginners? · What Is the Best 3D Animation Software?
    3
  • tablet
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best portable cintiq/tablet option that can run Storyboard Pro and Photoshop?
    2. Best portable cintiq/tablet option that can run Storyboard Pro and Photoshop?
    3. Which tablet is best for animation, XP Pen Artist 22 or Huion Kamvas 22 plus?
    #4
    tablet
    Best portable cintiq/tablet option that can run Storyboard Pro and Photoshop? · Best portable cintiq/tablet option that can run Storyboard Pro and Photoshop? · Which tablet is best for animation, XP Pen Artist 22 or Huion Kamvas 22 plus?
    3
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/animationcareer for?
Best for Animators enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/animationcareer free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/animationcareer have?
Roughly 76K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/animationcareer on?
r/animationcareer runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/animationcareer cover?
On the Hive Index, r/animationcareer is organized under Animators.
How do I join r/animationcareer?
You can join r/animationcareer by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Animation communities like?
Communities for animators working in 2D, 3D, stop motion, and character design. Reddit and Discord are the main platforms for sharing work, getting feedback, finding job opportunities, and connecting with other professionals at all stages of the craft.
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