Well, I think both have their challenges but in most cases, an env artist position will be easier to ascertain merely because there are always more env artists spots to fill for any game and multiple disciplines within env art. I started my career as an env artist and then switched over to characters after a couple years.…
^ what he said. While I think there are more env positions overall, and more entry level ones at that. if he likes Animation more then Env art, then he should animate. If you're DAMN good, then people will make a position for you.