Career After B.Des in Animation: Salary 2025, Jobs, Top Recruiters, Placements

Updated on Dec 27, 2024 06:23 IST
Sarjana Sinha

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Candidates who have a passion for creativity and possess certain skills required to express their thoughts and emotions through visuals and motion graphics can definitely make a fruitful career in this field of animation. BDes Animation has been proven to be top choices for such candidates who want to pursue their career in field of animation and design.

With rise of advanced technologies and softwares, this field of animation has grown rapidly over past few decades and aspirants can integrate their creative skills with modern equipments to produce high quality results that can be utilized to their highest potential. There is a high demand for professionals having relevant skills to experiment with their ideas and lead to new innovations which can impact this industry worldwide.

Some of widely chosen job profiles by candidates graduated in BDes Animation include 2D/3D Animator, VFX Artist, Concept Artist, Storyboard Artist, Character Designer, Compositor, Lighting Artist, Motion Graphic Designer etc. Top Recruiters in field of BDes Animation include Adobe, Pixar, Maya Entertainment, UTV Toonz, Google Vision, Accenture, Acer, Walt Disney etc. Average salary of a BDes design graduate in India is approx INR 5-7 LPA.

Candidates interested to know more about career scope in BDes Animation Courses may continue reading further.

BDes Animation Jobs

Following are some potential areas of focus and career opportunities for candidates with a BDes in Animation:

Job Profile

Description

Average Salary (INR)

2D Animator

Creates animations using 2D drawing software, bringing characters and scenes to life.

3.7 LPA

3D Animator

Develops 3D models, textures, and animations using specialized software.

4.2 LPA

Character Artist

Designs and develops characters, defining their appearance, personality, and emotions.

4.3 LPA

Storyboard Artist

Creates visual storyboards that act as blueprints for animation projects.

4.1 LPA

Concept Artist

Generates initial visual concepts for characters, environments, and props for animation.

5.9 LPA

Motion Graphics Artist

Creates animated graphics for motion pictures, television, and online media.

5.3 LPA

VFX Artist (Animation)

Integrates visual effects with animation to create realistic or fantastical scenarios.

3.5 LPA

Rigger Artist

Creates digital skeletons and controls that allow for animation of 3D models.

3 LPA

Compositor

Combines various visual elements (animation, effects, backgrounds) into a final scene.

5.1 LPA

Lighting Artist

Creates realistic lighting effects to enhance visual quality of animation.

4 LPA

Technical Director (Animation)

Manages technical aspects of animation production, ensuring smooth workflows.

9.6 LPA

Animation Director

Oversees entire animation production process, ensuring creative vision is realized.

11 LPA

BDes Animation Courses Scope

Being termed as a bright career in future, students who graduate in BDes Animation are offered multiple opportunities and preferred over graduates of other fields. This is because demand of creative individuals is rising in industry and BDes Animation will be most sought courses in upcoming era of modernization.

Courses after BDes Animation

There are various options available for aspiring candidates who wish to opt for higher studies after completing BDes in Animation and VFX. Some of these are:

M.Des in Animation: Post Graduate program opted after graduation in BDes Animation.

Certificate courses: Short term programs focused on clearing core concepts and basics of animation.

Online Programs: Anyone having interest in animation can  enrol into online certifications programs irrespective of their educational background.

BDes Animation Recruiters

Demand for graphic professionals has increased, owing to a spike in number of Animation Studios. A few of top employers in this industry are Jadoo Works Pvt Ltd, Pentamedia Graphics, Maya Entertainment Ltd, UTV Toonz, Heart Entertainment Limited, Crest Animation Studios Ltd, and Silverton Studio.

India possesses creative energy and aptitude to produce world-class animations more than any other Asian nation. Even though India's animation industry is still in its infancy, it is set for rapid expansion.

Here is a list of top recruiters that hire professionals from field of Animation.

Top Recruiters for BDes Animation Graduates

Walt Disney Studio Animation

Pixar Animation Studios

Acer 

Google Inc

Amazon Global Vision

Pent media graphics

Accenture

Maya Entertainment

Adobe Systems Pvt. Ltd

Reliance media works Ltd.

Google vision

UTV Toonz

Best BDes Animation Colleges in India

While deciding which college to choose for pursuing BDes Animation, it is recommended to acknowledge fact that both government and private colleges offer specialisations in this course and enrolling into either of two institutions will surely prove to be beneficial for students in long run.

Candidates can refer to table below to gain insights on some popular government and private colleges that offer BDes Animation courses along with their packages offered. Candidates must note that colleges mentioned in table are listed alphabetically and not in any order of ranking hierarchy.

Top Colleges

Average Package Offered (in INR)

Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur

3.2 LPA

IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University, Delhi

3-4 LPA

IIT Bombay

23.5 LPA

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Delhi

4.5 LPA

VIT Vellore

9.9 LPA

Parul University, Vadodara

4.5 LPA

Loyola college, Chennai

6 LPA

Chandigarh University

9.54 LPA

Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh

6-7 LPA

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Popular B.Des in Animation Specializations

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The BDes programme at Whistling Woods International is offered under the specialisations of:

  1. BDes in Fashion Design
  2. BDes in Visual Commuication
  3. BDes in Animation
  4. BDes in Game Design,

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Chikat Marchang

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Yes, candidates who applied through the scores of the UCEED are required to appear for the Drawing Test for further evaluation. This rule applies to all candidates who applied through non MIT-WPU CET scores. These candidates are also required to appear for the Portfolio Review as well as the persona

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Saurabh Khanduri

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No, BDes course admissions at MIT-WPU, Pune are not open to direct admissions. All candidates who wish to take admissions into the BDes courses at MIT-WPU, Pune must fulfill both the eligibility criteria as well as present a valid scorecard of any one of the accepted entrance exams. The selection wi

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Saurabh Khanduri

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The total number of seats available for the BDes in Product Design course at MIT-WPU, Pune is 60 seats. This course shares the same seat intake as BDes in User Experience Design and Visual Communication Design. 

The rest of the BDes courses at MIT-WPU have a seat intake of 30.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Yes, the BDes fees at MIT-WPU, Pune is refundable but only if the candidate withdraws their admission within the first 30 days of the commencement of the BDes course. Candidates who withdraw from their course earlier will be entitled to a larger fee refund than late withdrawers of BDes admission.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered Yesterday

The tuition fees for BDes courses at MIT-WPU is charged annually from every student with each installment costing INR 4.25 lakh. Candidates may need to pay a little less amount due to the scholarships secured at the time of admissions. The total tuition fees for all BDes courses at MIT-WPU is INR 17

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Saurabh Khanduri

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All BDes courses offered by Parul University have the same fees in 2026. Each of them have a tuition fee of INR 11.2 Lacs and a university fees of INR 2.96 lakh. The total fees for all BDes courses at Parul University is charged on per annum basis at INR 3.54 lakh.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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The Parul University fees for BDes in Product Design is charged in four annual installment throughout the duration of the course. Each installment of tuition fees for the course cost INR 2.8 Lacs while the university fee installments cost INR 74,000.

This brings the total fees for BDes in Product Des

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Saurabh Khanduri

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The PU-DAT entrance exam applications for Parul University BDes admissions is done alongside the application for the BDes admissions. Candidates are required visit the official website of Parul University and fill the registration form for the PU DAT entrance exam. The application fees for the PU-DA

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Direct admissions at Parul University for BDes courses is only available for certain BDes specialisations. Candidates are required to fulfill the common eligibility criteria for the BDes courses at Parul University to apply for BDes courses. However, the institute will only select candidates with hi

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 2 days ago

Yes, the MAH CET B.Design Registration is open now for all the programmes. But the application for B.Design has not started. The application is expected to begin soon on the website. Canddiates can now only register for MAH CET programmes.

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Sayeba Naushad

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Answered 3 days ago

SEED Result 2026 for B.Des will be declared on January 19th, 2026, Monday. It will be declared on the website of SID. The list for Shortlist of PRPI will be out on January 23, 2026.

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Sayeba Naushad

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Answered 3 days ago

SEED Mock test will be conducted on January 7, 2026, on Wednesday. It will be conducted online. All candidates who have filled application form will be able to give SEED mock test.

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Sayeba Naushad

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Answered 5 days ago

No, candidates who wish to apply for MDes courses at Pearl Academy Mumbai are not required to have a BDes degree beforehand. 

All candidates who have cleared an undergraduate course in any discipline are eligible to apply for the MDes course at Pearl Academy Mumbai. The eligibility criteria is the sa

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Saurabh Khanduri

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The Chitkara School of Planning and Architecture, Chitkara University BDes placement report is not out as of yet. Refer to the placement details fetched from the shiksha's students review given below: 

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Placement Statistics (2025)

the highest Package 

INR 40 LPA

Average Package 

INR 8.5 LPA

Placement Rate 

90%

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Meitankeisangbam Vasundha

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Answered 5 days ago

No, candidates who wish to apply for any BDes course at Pearl Academy Mumbai are required to appear for the Pearl Academy written exam. Candidates who manage to secure high enough ranks during the exam will be evaluated further on the basis of the performance in the personal interview round.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 5 days ago

The BDes course with the lowest fees at Pearl Academy in 2026 is the BDes in Textile Design course. This course shares the same total one-time payments of INR 82,000 with the other BDes courses. However, the tuition fees for BDes in Textile Design is noticably lower than the other courses at INR 15,

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Saurabh Khanduri

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The fees for the BDes in Fashion Designing at Pearl Academy Mumbai is comprised of tuition fees and one-time payments. The one-time payments are a combination of application fees and admission fees.

All one-time payments together total to INR 82,000 in 2026 at Pearl Academy Mumbai. The tuition fees f

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Saurabh Khanduri

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The Pearl Academy Mumbai only requires candidates to pursue only one internship after the 4th semester. The students will be evaluated for their internship at Pearl Academy Mumbai during the final exams of the 5th year.

While the Pearl Academy Mumbai BDes curriculum only requires candidates to pursue

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 5 days ago

The Pearl Academy Written exam has the following subjects that candidates need to prepare for:

  • English language 
  • Language Ability
  • Logical Reasoning
  • Quantitative Ability
  • Data Interpretation
  • Basic Mathematics

Candidates who wish to apply for BDes admissions at Pearl Academy Mumbai are advised to prepare thro

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 5 days ago

The Pearl Academy Mumbai personal interview round is scheduled to take place in four days near the end of January in 2026. The Pearl Academy Mumbai personal interview round is scheduled on Jan 22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25th 2026.

The personla interview round date will be revealed only to those candidate

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Saurabh Khanduri

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The Pearl Academy Written exam for the BDes admissions is scheduled in three days near the middle of January for 2026. These dates are the Jan 17th, 18th and 19th 2026. These dates are Saturday, Sunday and Monday respectively. Candidates will know the exact date for their scheduled exam when the ad

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered a week ago

The fee for B.Des programme at Pearl Academy 2026 is

CourseOne timeSem 1Sem 2
B. Des in Fashion Design82,000 3,75,100 3,75,100 

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Sayeba Naushad

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Candidates must have passed 10+2 pass/appearing (any stream) or a 3 years Diploma (equivalent to 10+2) from any recognised higher secondary board/institute.

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Sayeba Naushad

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Answered a week ago

The fee for B.Des programmes from World University of Design (WUD) through WUD DAT is 14,72,000 for B.Des specialisation and 16,10,000 for B.Des (Animation & Game Design). The fee is for four years.

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Sayeba Naushad

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Answered 2 weeks ago

To apply through DECODE B.Des:

Candidates applying for admission in the Bachelor of Design (BDes) course meet DE-CODE 2026 eligibility criteria if they have cleared their HSC examination (10+2) or have completed their 10+2 level from any recognised Central/State Board of Secondary Examination or any

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Sayeba Naushad

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DECODE 2026 will be conducted online. It will be a computer based test. The test duration will be 3 hours. It will include aptitude Test (multiple-choice questions) and a Creativity Test (Subjective Questions).

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Sayeba Naushad

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The application fee of DEED 2026 B.Des programme is INR 1500. The application is open for all programmes.

 

 
 
 
 
 

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Sayeba Naushad

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VUNET B.Des offers specializations in Visual Communication Design, Product Design, and Interaction Design. The admission is granted through the VUNET Entrance Exam.

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Sayeba Naushad

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Candidates should have passed 10+2 examination. They must have obtained at least 45% marks (40% in case of candidates belonging to the reserved category) in qualifying examination. 

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