The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Job Roles in the Animation Industry

Abstract

The animation industry encompassing film, television, gaming, advertising, and immersive mediais experiencing a fundamental transformation driven by the rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This expanded research paper investigates the multidimensional impact of AI on animation- related job roles, moving beyond deterministic narratives of workforce displacement to present a nuanced analysis of automation, augmentation, and professional reinvention. The study reveals that while AI increasingly automates repetitive, time-intensive, and technically constrained tasks, it simultaneously amplifies creative potential, accelerates production pipelines, and fosters the emergence of new hybrid roles that blend artistic sensibility with technical and analytical competencies. The findings suggest that the long-term sustainability of animation careers will depend on adaptive skill development, interdisciplinary education, ethical governance, and a collaborative synergy between human creativity and AI-driven tools