GITNUXREPORT 2025

Hr In The Animation Industry Statistics

Animation industry HR emphasizes diversity, retention, and technology advancements.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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The average recruitment time in the animation industry is about 45 days from posting to hiring.

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60% of HR managers in animation companies believe that remote work has positively impacted talent acquisition.

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The turnover rate in animation studios is estimated at 15% annually.

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55% of HR professionals in animation report difficulty in recruiting senior artistic talent.

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About 70% of animation industry HR professionals have implemented new onboarding processes post-pandemic.

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38% of HR managers in animation firms use AI tools for candidate screening.

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25% of animation studios report that they have suffered from burnout during the past year.

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58% of HR professionals in animation agree that soft skills are increasingly important during hiring.

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40% of animation companies have implemented flexible working hours for their staff.

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45% of HR departments in animation studios conduct regular employee engagement surveys.

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35% of animation HR professionals use data analytics to improve recruitment outcomes.

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22% of HR personnel in animation report challenges with cross-cultural communication.

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68% of animation studios offer professional development programs for HR staff.

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27% of animation companies have experienced legal issues related to employment contracts.

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52% of animation HR professionals feel that onboarding programs need improvement.

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60% of HR managers in animation industry believe that mental health support is a crucial benefit.

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42% of HR teams in animation report using online platforms for training and development.

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37% of HR professionals in animation think that mentorship programs could improve staff retention.

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63% of HR staff in the animation industry believe that flexible career paths attract top talent.

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49% of animation HR professionals report an increase in freelance and contract positions.

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Approximately 19% of HR leaders in animation have implemented AI-driven employee performance evaluations.

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33% of animation companies plan to increase their HR budgets by over 10% in the upcoming year.

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44% of HR managers in animation report that talent retention is their biggest challenge.

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29% of HR professionals in animation believe that automation will significantly impact their role by 2025.

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55% of animation HR practitioners rate employee satisfaction as a top priority.

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62% of HR professionals in the animation industry consider employer branding a key recruitment strategy.

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75% of animation studios offer internships, with HR playing a critical role in recruitment.

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The percentage of animation companies that conduct background checks as part of hiring is 85%.

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69% of HR teams in animation use employee recognition programs to boost morale.

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The proportion of HR staff in animation with a certification (such as SHRM or HRCI) stands at 45%.

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52% of animation HR departments have reported increasing their focus on employee wellness initiatives.

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The average time for resolving HR-related disputes in animation companies is about 30 days.

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61% of HR professionals in animation believe that cross-generational workforce management is a key challenge.

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43% of animation HR teams have adopted strategies to improve work-life balance.

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47% of HR managers in animation industries prioritize succession planning.

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The global animation industry is valued at approximately $371.4 billion as of 2023.

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The average annual salary for an animation HR manager in the US is around $75,000.

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The average salary for entry-level HR roles in animation is approximately $56,000 per year.

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21% of HR teams in animation industry have adopted virtual reality tools for training purposes.

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Approximately 65% of animation industry employees are located in North America.

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48% of animation professionals report that they have moved to different companies within the industry in the past year.

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The percentage of women in animation industry HR roles is approximately 32%.

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72% of animation companies prioritize diversity and inclusion initiatives in their HR policies.

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The average age of employees working in HR roles within the animation industry is 36.

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The demand for bilingual employees in the animation HR field is rising, with 33% of roles requiring language skills other than English.

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The percentage of animation industry HR roles that require a background in digital technology is approximately 28%.

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The median tenure of HR professionals in the animation industry is approximately 4 years.

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Key Highlights

The global animation industry is valued at approximately $371.4 billion as of 2023.
Approximately 65% of animation industry employees are located in North America.
The average annual salary for an animation HR manager in the US is around $75,000.
48% of animation professionals report that they have moved to different companies within the industry in the past year.
The percentage of women in animation industry HR roles is approximately 32%.
72% of animation companies prioritize diversity and inclusion initiatives in their HR policies.
The average recruitment time in the animation industry is about 45 days from posting to hiring.
60% of HR managers in animation companies believe that remote work has positively impacted talent acquisition.
The turnover rate in animation studios is estimated at 15% annually.
55% of HR professionals in animation report difficulty in recruiting senior artistic talent.
About 70% of animation industry HR professionals have implemented new onboarding processes post-pandemic.
38% of HR managers in animation firms use AI tools for candidate screening.
The average age of employees working in HR roles within the animation industry is 36.

With the animation industry booming to a staggering $371.4 billion globally in 2023, HR professionals play a pivotal role in navigating its dynamic landscape—where diversity, remote work, and digital innovation are reshaping talent management and workplace culture.

Human Resources Practices and Challenges

The average recruitment time in the animation industry is about 45 days from posting to hiring.
60% of HR managers in animation companies believe that remote work has positively impacted talent acquisition.
The turnover rate in animation studios is estimated at 15% annually.
55% of HR professionals in animation report difficulty in recruiting senior artistic talent.
About 70% of animation industry HR professionals have implemented new onboarding processes post-pandemic.
38% of HR managers in animation firms use AI tools for candidate screening.
25% of animation studios report that they have suffered from burnout during the past year.
58% of HR professionals in animation agree that soft skills are increasingly important during hiring.
40% of animation companies have implemented flexible working hours for their staff.
45% of HR departments in animation studios conduct regular employee engagement surveys.
35% of animation HR professionals use data analytics to improve recruitment outcomes.
22% of HR personnel in animation report challenges with cross-cultural communication.
68% of animation studios offer professional development programs for HR staff.
27% of animation companies have experienced legal issues related to employment contracts.
52% of animation HR professionals feel that onboarding programs need improvement.
60% of HR managers in animation industry believe that mental health support is a crucial benefit.
42% of HR teams in animation report using online platforms for training and development.
37% of HR professionals in animation think that mentorship programs could improve staff retention.
63% of HR staff in the animation industry believe that flexible career paths attract top talent.
49% of animation HR professionals report an increase in freelance and contract positions.
Approximately 19% of HR leaders in animation have implemented AI-driven employee performance evaluations.
33% of animation companies plan to increase their HR budgets by over 10% in the upcoming year.
44% of HR managers in animation report that talent retention is their biggest challenge.
29% of HR professionals in animation believe that automation will significantly impact their role by 2025.
55% of animation HR practitioners rate employee satisfaction as a top priority.
62% of HR professionals in the animation industry consider employer branding a key recruitment strategy.
75% of animation studios offer internships, with HR playing a critical role in recruitment.
The percentage of animation companies that conduct background checks as part of hiring is 85%.
69% of HR teams in animation use employee recognition programs to boost morale.
The proportion of HR staff in animation with a certification (such as SHRM or HRCI) stands at 45%.
52% of animation HR departments have reported increasing their focus on employee wellness initiatives.
The average time for resolving HR-related disputes in animation companies is about 30 days.
61% of HR professionals in animation believe that cross-generational workforce management is a key challenge.
43% of animation HR teams have adopted strategies to improve work-life balance.
47% of HR managers in animation industries prioritize succession planning.

Human Resources Practices and Challenges Interpretation

With an animation industry's average recruitment turnaround of just under two months bolstered by remote work's appeal, yet challenged by stiff competition for senior talent and rising burnout, HR professionals are increasingly turning to AI, flexible career paths, and wellness initiatives—reflecting an industry animated not just by creativity, but by strategic adaptation to a rapidly evolving landscape.

Industry Valuation and Market Trends

The global animation industry is valued at approximately $371.4 billion as of 2023.

Industry Valuation and Market Trends Interpretation

With a staggering valuation of $371.4 billion in 2023, the animation industry isn't just child's play—it's a multi-billion-dollar adult gamble that continues to captivate audiences and investors alike.

Salary and Compensation Insights

The average annual salary for an animation HR manager in the US is around $75,000.
The average salary for entry-level HR roles in animation is approximately $56,000 per year.

Salary and Compensation Insights Interpretation

While animation HR managers earn a solid $75,000 annually, fledgling HR professionals in the industry start at around $56,000, reminding us that climbing the creative ladder often begins with understanding the frames before reaching the marquee roles.

Technologies and Future Planning

21% of HR teams in animation industry have adopted virtual reality tools for training purposes.

Technologies and Future Planning Interpretation

With only 21% of HR teams embracing virtual reality in animation industry training, it seems many are still sketching out the future of immersive learning rather than fully coloring it in.

Workforce Demographics and Diversity

Approximately 65% of animation industry employees are located in North America.
48% of animation professionals report that they have moved to different companies within the industry in the past year.
The percentage of women in animation industry HR roles is approximately 32%.
72% of animation companies prioritize diversity and inclusion initiatives in their HR policies.
The average age of employees working in HR roles within the animation industry is 36.
The demand for bilingual employees in the animation HR field is rising, with 33% of roles requiring language skills other than English.
The percentage of animation industry HR roles that require a background in digital technology is approximately 28%.
The median tenure of HR professionals in the animation industry is approximately 4 years.

Workforce Demographics and Diversity Interpretation

With North America anchoring the animation industry and nearly half of professionals changing companies annually, a youthful, digitally-savvy, and increasingly bilingual HR workforce poised to champion diversity and retention efforts underscores both the dynamism and the ongoing evolution within this creative sector.