r/animationcareer is a subreddit with 74k 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, international, and positivity.
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
: "I'm a game animator and with the games industry in absolute shambles, I'm trying to come up with an exit strategy if I need it. What are some boring, stable industries that I could apply my skill set to?"
40 posts
#2
Portfolio
: "Is it acceptable to use existing movie soundtracks in animatics for my portfolio?"
8 posts
#3
How to get started
: "Desperate need of advice"
7 posts
#4
International
: "I made a tool with the hopes of helping overworked animators in other places outside the west. Can anyone working under harsh conditions tell me your honest thoughts?"
2 posts
#5
Positivity
: "I was rejected for a job for "not having the studio's style.""
1 post
#6
Monthly Topic
: "~ How long did it take you to get your first animation job? [Monthly Discussion] ~"
1 post
#7
Europe
: "Is the Gobelins bachelor officially recognised as a degree?"
1 post
#8
Resources
: "Where can I find examples of pitched animation projects?"
1 post
#9
North America
: "How I achieved a "Supernatural" Western aesthetic for Chuck Norris (AI + 3D Workflow)"
1 post
Member Growth in r/animationcareer
Yearly
+13k members(20.9%)
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Last updated: July 6, 2026