GITNUXREPORT 2025

Upskilling And Reskilling In The Animation Industry Statistics

Animation industry invests heavily in upskilling reskilling for growth success.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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The global e-learning market for creative fields, including animation, is expected to reach $17 billion by 2025

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67% of animation companies plan to increase their investment in upskilling and reskilling employees over the next two years

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45% of animation professionals believe that continuous learning is essential for career growth

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54% of animation studios have implemented formal upskilling programs in the past year

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Reskilling initiatives in animation have led to 30% faster project turnarounds

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72% of employers in the animation sector reported a skills gap in new digital tools

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85% of animation industry leaders agree that upskilling is critical to staying competitive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape

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The average time spent on upskilling per employee in the animation industry increased by 40% between 2020 and 2023

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63% of animation studios report difficulty in recruiting skilled personnel due to a lack of ongoing training programs

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46% of animation professionals pursue online courses to acquire new technical skills

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58% of animation companies offer mentorship programs aimed at upskilling junior staff

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34% of workers in the animation industry reskill to move into leadership or managerial roles

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52% of animation students reported increased employability after completing upskilling courses in VFX and 3D modeling

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49% of animation companies increased their training budgets in 2023 compared to 2022

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65% of animation professionals say that emerging technologies like AI have changed their skill requirements

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3 out of 4 animation studios believe reskilling is necessary due to automation threats

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59% of animation firms are investing in virtual and augmented reality training tools for skill development

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70% of current animation courses include modules on new software tools

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61% of animation freelancers seek continuous learning opportunities to stay relevant

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4 out of 10 animation studios have created dedicated internal learning platforms

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56% of animation professionals report that digital skill gaps have delayed project delivery times

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80% of new entrants to the animation field learn on the job and through online courses

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48% of animation companies use AI-based training programs to upskill employees

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In a survey, 55% of animation companies indicated that reskilling training improved employee retention rates

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75% of animation educators believe that integrating real-world projects enhances upskilling impact

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42% of animation professionals report that learning new software tools increased their productivity

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The demand for upskilled animation talent in the gaming sector grew by 50% in 2023

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68% of animated film studios provide reskilling programs focused on pipeline automation and digital workflows

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46% of animation professionals have completed at least one certification course in the past year

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79% of studio managers see ongoing upskilling as crucial to project success

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39% of animation workers plan to pursue further formal education over the next year

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55% of animation companies reported that their upskilling initiatives led to higher client satisfaction

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50% of animation students believe that reskilling opportunities have improved their employability outlook

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69% of senior animation professionals recommend regular training updates to stay competitive

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62% of small animation studios lack the resources for comprehensive upskilling programs

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84% of industry experts agree that cross-disciplinary skills, such as coding and storytelling, are vital for future animation careers

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The global market for AR/VR animation is expected to grow at a CAGR of 43% from 2023 to 2028, driven by upskilling in these areas

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83% of animation educators are updating their curricula to include new digital tools and reskilling modules

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74% of animation freelancers agree that continuous learning is necessary to adapt to industry changes

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58% of animation companies have seen increased revenue after implementing upskilling programs

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41% of animation professionals reported that learning new skills allowed them to access higher-paying roles

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60% of animation studios are using online learning platforms such as Udemy and LinkedIn Learning for employee reskilling

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77% of animation professionals believe that upskilling enhances creativity and problem-solving

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44% of animation companies have created internal certification programs for skill validation

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70% of recent animation graduates say that internships combined with upskilling opportunities improved their employment prospects

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Key Highlights

67% of animation companies plan to increase their investment in upskilling and reskilling employees over the next two years
45% of animation professionals believe that continuous learning is essential for career growth
The global e-learning market for creative fields, including animation, is expected to reach $17 billion by 2025
54% of animation studios have implemented formal upskilling programs in the past year
Reskilling initiatives in animation have led to 30% faster project turnarounds
72% of employers in the animation sector reported a skills gap in new digital tools
85% of animation industry leaders agree that upskilling is critical to staying competitive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape
The average time spent on upskilling per employee in the animation industry increased by 40% between 2020 and 2023
63% of animation studios report difficulty in recruiting skilled personnel due to a lack of ongoing training programs
46% of animation professionals pursue online courses to acquire new technical skills
58% of animation companies offer mentorship programs aimed at upskilling junior staff
34% of workers in the animation industry reskill to move into leadership or managerial roles
52% of animation students reported increased employability after completing upskilling courses in VFX and 3D modeling

In a booming industry where 67% of animation companies plan to boost their investment in employee upskilling and reskilling, staying ahead of rapidly evolving digital tools and emerging technologies has become the key to unlocking future success.

Market Trends and Future Outlook

The global e-learning market for creative fields, including animation, is expected to reach $17 billion by 2025

Market Trends and Future Outlook Interpretation

With the animation industry's rapid evolution and a projected $17 billion e-learning market by 2025, professionals must embrace perpetual upskilling and reskilling—lest they become pencil sketches in a digital age that values Pixel-perfect expertise.

Workforce Development and Upskilling Initiatives

67% of animation companies plan to increase their investment in upskilling and reskilling employees over the next two years
45% of animation professionals believe that continuous learning is essential for career growth
54% of animation studios have implemented formal upskilling programs in the past year
Reskilling initiatives in animation have led to 30% faster project turnarounds
72% of employers in the animation sector reported a skills gap in new digital tools
85% of animation industry leaders agree that upskilling is critical to staying competitive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape
The average time spent on upskilling per employee in the animation industry increased by 40% between 2020 and 2023
63% of animation studios report difficulty in recruiting skilled personnel due to a lack of ongoing training programs
46% of animation professionals pursue online courses to acquire new technical skills
58% of animation companies offer mentorship programs aimed at upskilling junior staff
34% of workers in the animation industry reskill to move into leadership or managerial roles
52% of animation students reported increased employability after completing upskilling courses in VFX and 3D modeling
49% of animation companies increased their training budgets in 2023 compared to 2022
65% of animation professionals say that emerging technologies like AI have changed their skill requirements
3 out of 4 animation studios believe reskilling is necessary due to automation threats
59% of animation firms are investing in virtual and augmented reality training tools for skill development
70% of current animation courses include modules on new software tools
61% of animation freelancers seek continuous learning opportunities to stay relevant
4 out of 10 animation studios have created dedicated internal learning platforms
56% of animation professionals report that digital skill gaps have delayed project delivery times
80% of new entrants to the animation field learn on the job and through online courses
48% of animation companies use AI-based training programs to upskill employees
In a survey, 55% of animation companies indicated that reskilling training improved employee retention rates
75% of animation educators believe that integrating real-world projects enhances upskilling impact
42% of animation professionals report that learning new software tools increased their productivity
The demand for upskilled animation talent in the gaming sector grew by 50% in 2023
68% of animated film studios provide reskilling programs focused on pipeline automation and digital workflows
46% of animation professionals have completed at least one certification course in the past year
79% of studio managers see ongoing upskilling as crucial to project success
39% of animation workers plan to pursue further formal education over the next year
55% of animation companies reported that their upskilling initiatives led to higher client satisfaction
50% of animation students believe that reskilling opportunities have improved their employability outlook
69% of senior animation professionals recommend regular training updates to stay competitive
62% of small animation studios lack the resources for comprehensive upskilling programs
84% of industry experts agree that cross-disciplinary skills, such as coding and storytelling, are vital for future animation careers
The global market for AR/VR animation is expected to grow at a CAGR of 43% from 2023 to 2028, driven by upskilling in these areas
83% of animation educators are updating their curricula to include new digital tools and reskilling modules
74% of animation freelancers agree that continuous learning is necessary to adapt to industry changes
58% of animation companies have seen increased revenue after implementing upskilling programs
41% of animation professionals reported that learning new skills allowed them to access higher-paying roles
60% of animation studios are using online learning platforms such as Udemy and LinkedIn Learning for employee reskilling
77% of animation professionals believe that upskilling enhances creativity and problem-solving
44% of animation companies have created internal certification programs for skill validation
70% of recent animation graduates say that internships combined with upskilling opportunities improved their employment prospects

Workforce Development and Upskilling Initiatives Interpretation

With 67% of animation companies planning increased investments in employee upskilling and reskilling—driven by a skills gap faced by 72%, rapid tech advances demanding new competencies, and a staggering 85% of industry leaders viewing continuous learning as essential—it's clear that in an industry where 80% of newcomers learn on the job, staying ahead of automation and emerging technologies isn't just training; it's survival of the creatively skilled.