Travis wants to be an animator. "Why do I need to improve my communication skills?" he asks. "I want to draw pictures on computers all day!" What is the BEST response to Travis? Many animators are freelancers, and freelancers need better communication skills than employees do. Many animators go into management, and managers need excellent communication skills. Most animators work on teams, and team members need to communicate well. Most animators work solo, which means they have nobody else to communicate for them