r/animationcareer is a subreddit with 75k members. The community frequently discusses animation, career, animation career, portfolio, and school, and they frequently recommend/review animation software and college recommendations, and the most common flair used is career question, portfolio, how to get started, north america, and europe.
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!
Popular Topics in r/animationcareer
#1
Animation
164 posts
#2
Career
102 posts
#3
Animation Career
37 posts
#4
Portfolio
33 posts
#5
School
26 posts
#6
Job
21 posts
#7
Industry
17 posts
#8
Pricing
14 posts
#9
Price
9 posts
#10
Internship
9 posts
Products Discussed in r/animationcareer
Animation Software
11 reviews
#1
Clip Studio Paint
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Callipeg
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Opentoonz
4.0★ from 1 review
College Recommendations
1 review
#1
Carnegie Mellon
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/animationcareer
#1
Career question
: "People act like indie is the "answer" but then don't pay their animators."
68 posts
#2
Portfolio
: "Would working animators give portfolio feedback on my 2D animation/motion-design reel?"
21 posts
#3
How to get started
: "Jobless for more than 2.5yrs"
7 posts
#4
North America
: "How do you actually get ready to work in the animation industry?"
5 posts
#5
Europe
: "[Recommendations] I need your help with some guidance for my future career as an illustrator or animator"
4 posts
#6
Resources
: "Animation Courses & Workshops in Houston"
3 posts
#7
Positivity
: "“No AI”"
2 posts
#8
Monthly Topic
: "~ Animation professionals, how has your outlook on the industry changed since joining it? [Monthly Discussion] ~"
1 post
Member Growth in r/animationcareer
Yearly
+13k members(21.0%)
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Last updated: August 14, 2026