Title Sequence Designer Career Profile, Salary & Job Outlook
What does a Title Sequence Designer do?
Title sequence designers conceptualize and create the opening titles, captions, and credits on the screen during a film. They create unique fonts, logos, and other imagery representing the film. Title sequence designers also select colors, special effects, and different types of animation.
How much does a Title Sequence Designer make?
According to Payscale, Title Sequence Designers make a national average of $51,159 or $24.60 an hour (as of March 2022). Entry-level title sequence designers make around $34,000 annually, with senior-level title sequence designers making $90,000 a year. But, of course, this wide range also depends on skill, seniority, company/studio, production budget, and location.
What impact does this career have towards the film industry?
Title sequence designers introduce viewers to the film and give the initial impression of the film’s tone, style, and genre. A good title sequence will set the mood for the viewing experience and capture the audience’s imagination.
What is the job outlook for a Title Sequence Designer?
Film revenue is forecasted to grow to $392.34 billion by 2025. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), job opportunities in the design field (including Title Sequence Designers) are expected to increase at a rate of 3% percent during the 2020-2030 decade.
How to kick-off your career:
- Develop your graphic design skills..
- Study title sequences from historic films.
- Explore the NYU x Rolling Stone x IndieWire Film + TV Industry Essentials online course.
- Download Yellowbrick’s Ultimate Film Career Guide.
Learn from:
Judd Apatow, Film & TV Industry Essentials contributor,
Film director/producer/screenwriter/ comedian
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