OSCA 2024 · 242331 · Skill level 1
Animator or Visual Effects Artist: OSCA 242331
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Animator or Visual Effects Artist is OSCA 2024 code 242331. It corresponds to 3 ANZSCO codes (232411, 232412 and 232413). All of them are on Australia's skilled visa lists, which still use ANZSCO codes.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO codes for OSCA 242331
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 232411 · in part
Graphic Designer
On the Short-term Skilled Occupation List.
Visas for ANZSCO 232411ANZSCO 232412 · in part
Illustrator
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Short-term Skilled Occupation List.
Visas for ANZSCO 232412ANZSCO 232413 · in part
Multimedia Designer
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Regional Occupation List.
Visas for ANZSCO 232413
The job
What an animator or visual effects artist does
Designs and creates visual effects or animated content to conceptualise or enhance characters, scenes, backgrounds and other elements for film, television video games or other media.
Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience
Specialisations
- 2D Animator
- 3D Animator
- 3D Artist (Animation)
- Animation or Visual Effects Supervisor
- Motion Designer
- VFX Artist
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Collaborates with directors, producers or other team members to understand the visual effects or animation requirements for a production
- Designs and creates visual effects, 2D or 3D animated elements, storyboards, frames, sequences and environments using digital art software
- Integrates visual effects and animated sequences with live-action footage or digital environments
- Troubleshoots and problem solves technical or creative issues that arise during the process of creating or integrating visual effects or animation
- May develop a sequence of key frames and character movements, providing a comprehensive visual script
Unit group 2423
Other occupations in Graphic and Visual Content Designers
Questions
OSCA 242331: common questions
What is the OSCA code for animator or visual effects artist?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 242331?
Is Animator or Visual Effects Artist on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.
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