This is the 5997th most frequent Japanese word.
アニメーター
Animator.
The term アニメーター (animator) is used in its direct and professional sense, referring to someone employed in animation.
彼はプロのアニメーターとして働いています。
He works as a professional animator.
Here, アニメーター refers to the general profession and its skill requirements.
アニメーターの仕事には絵を描くスキルが重要です。
Drawing skills are crucial for an animator's work.
This usage of アニメーター (animator) reflects the aspiration to join the profession.