How to JOB HUNT for ARTISTS / ANIMATORS

[@kristofgriffin384]

I tried looking for as job working as an illustrator and graphic designer. Even though I applied to multiple places, some of which were from America, nobody hired me. I decided to immerse myself as much as possible into my art. I did present a portfolio that I made, but my portfolio was kind of like a visual representation of a "jack of all trades, master of none". I put as much in it as possible, in the hopes that someone might be interested in my services. My portfolio included illustrations, paintings, concept art and designs for logos, products, characters, and creatures, 3D sculptures, and even animatics and storyboards. I realized that something like that isn't going to work, so I plan on doing a more polished portfolio, maybe even multiple portfolios, each of which showcases my skills in different fields. Maybe this way I can be hired by a studio where I can put my abilities to good use, while also working with a team and form connections. If not, then maybe I'll go independent.

[@Nivina22]

Good luck!

[@mewTripled]

Wishing you the best of luck with your art journey and career!

[@inkxja]

Update? How's it going so far? Did you manage to get a job as yet? Or did you manage to go independent?

[@ClownECrown]

Update?

[@jonathanvergara162]

As a self-taught student, your videos are valuable beyond compare. Thank you for taking the time to share your insights! ❤

[@mewTripled]

Glad this can help!

[@minami_iko]

i am currently an animation student who now working on a final project before graduating. i honestly have a lot of severe anxiety about job hunting so this video really helped me to remind myself about stuff that i really need to do to land a job. thank you Michelle!

[@mewTripled]

Thank you I'm glad it helped in any way, and I wish the best of luck to you!

[@annasamsart5265]

These are awesome tips. As a recent art grad it's sometimes overwhelming trying to figure out how to navigate applying for jobs.

[@mewTripled]

Thanks for watching, I understand the anxiety post graduation, so these are some resources I wish I knew of!

[@markgonzalez3454]

I just brought an IPad air 5 and got procreate to create art. I haven't decided what job I want specifically but hope one day I'll make a good portfolio and get hired at a unionized Industry one day. Love your videos as they are full of helpful information and can't wait for your next one!

[@Ouchthathurt843]

Do you have a computer and access to photoshop? Because if I were you I’d return it and get a Wacom cintic one, which is only about 300 dollars. Learning Procreate is kind of useless for what you want.

[@mewTripled]

I'm so glad you invested in an ipad! Have fun and good luck with everything!

[@markgonzalez3454]

@@Ouchthathurt843 I do not on either and as I do not know what I want yet so I rather go with something general like procreate.

[@Ouchthathurt843]

@@markgonzalez3454 I see, I just started out with procreate since it was cheap but I still had to spend a thousand dollars on an iPad… so I didn’t see the point. I’d recommend looking into to pirating photoshop/after effects and getting a laptop with at least 16 gigabytes of RAM and a adequate CPU as your next step. You can also buy a second hand Mac laptop for about the same price of an iPad on back market. I did all of those things and after I purchased procreate, so if you enjoy that experience I hope this helps you. Also, I hope that original comment didn’t come off as rude.

[@Cellardoor_]

Thank you for this! Honestly I've been having a hard time putting together portfolios due to lack of direction and motivation and you're putting me back on the right track.

[@mewTripled]

I'm glad my videos can help or motivate you in any way!

[@GentleFD25]

samee 😭😭 but im rooting for us, best of luck to us both!!!

[@gabuwuXD]

ABOUT TO FIGURE MY SHIT OUT LETS GOOOOOOOOO

[@mewTripled]

Lets do thisss

[@DatKellyBean]

You always post videos when I need it most

[@whataifuck]

same!!

[@mewTripled]

I'm glad that is so! Thanks for watching!

[@kurisuchiinu1206]

I am an introvert and had social anxiety so getting connections is a no for me. I'm not really good at making connections. From my previous work, I don't have any that really connected with me after I left. Just like work, they're poof! Gone as well. My portfolio is only stick with what I have done as a designer. I didn't include my drawings because they're not connected with what they're looking for. I'll just say that it's a habit of mine.

[@18coyebade]

This is a great video for students! Now I can send people this direction when they ask me about networking lol

[@mewTripled]

Yeah!! We need more vids like this for art students! Thank you!

[@fuzzydragons]

that excel sheet for ANIMATION / VFX / GAME JOB POSTINGS is so useful ,very handy to know about, thanks!😀

[@theereriotaku1790]

Thank you so much for this!! I'm about to finish my A-levels and so this came at a perfect time!

[@mewTripled]

I'm glad it helped, good luck with everything!

[@Abby-fj5ji]

I was about to give up on trying with art so I love u know. Thank you 🥺

[@dariushcreates]

Unrelated but I finished your book Meesh The Bad Demon. What a great story! Looking forward to Book 2!

[@mewTripled]

Totally related! Thank you so much for reading! :'D

[@dariushcreates]

You’re welcome and you’re right! I read the title and commented before watching the vid! My bad 😂

[@WholestMilk]

Omg! Thanks so much for mentioning our group! I’m Gen, the original creator of the group!

[@mewTripled]

Oh how cool!! Thanks for creating the group for artists! It's a pleasure to share it!

[@samshughart3479]

commenting b4 i even watch later bcuz i’m sure this will be informative af 🙌🏾

[@mewTripled]

Thank you!

[@ghostie7790]

Thank you, this couldn’t come at a better time!!

[@mewTripled]

I'm glad it came at a good time!

[@ProfessorArt]

As soon as I deactivated LinkedIn, I've ironically seen more success in job hunting. Screw that platform.

[@mewTripled]

Yeah honestly I have barely relied on linkedin for jobs as well from what I found.

[@laiaanco]

Thanks a lot Michelle! I'm a Concept Artist recent grad I'm looking for visdev/character design/background design jobs in animation. I'll definetly try to do all what you said, I feel so grateful for you to help us! ❤❤❤ And congrats for the comic!! 🎉🎉

[@pyeitme508]

Ok good to know 😊

[@mauli3051]

Your videos are so good! I took a 2 year break after school! Still am on a break and now am really scared that I might never find work. I also am shuffling between going for masters or not but don't really know it's worth it or not! Do you have any tips or guidance of how to start in the industry with zero exposure and a break year?

[@mewTripled]

I'm glad it helps. I wouldn't really recommend a masters degree for art - it usually doesn't really increase your chances of landing a job or not. I think sharing / publicizing your work and art process is way more effective, and taking those classes like I mentioned in the end of the video, even if your goal isn't really "to go to school again." But if you were planning to take a masters anyway, I think taking a class from CDA / brainstorm / schoolism is more worth it because you will immediately be connected to industry professionals who would get to know you and consider you for future projects. Best of luck!

[@mauli3051]

@@mewTripled thank you :)

[@KrisKokoon]

Right when I need it!🙏 Thank you!

[@mewTripled]

Glad it helped!

[@CR0WCR0W]

Thank you for this 🙂 i really find your videis helpful and inspiring

[@Dardasha_Studios]

Good advice!!

[@KennyGordon]

Oi! Let's be each other's connections. What's stopping a bunch of us from building our own studio(s)?

[@mewTripled]

True, definitely take advantage of meeting other people thru mine and other people's art youtube channels too!

[@gmaxh4549]

Technically with the amount of Animators they should be able to work in shorts and build a portfolio

[@gingerkingfisher]

Hi hi hi, new animator only just graduated last year, I uh I don't really have connections

[@mewTripled]

Hey, I totally understand the anxiety of entering a class -- I've been there too with CalArts. I think even if it's something you find intimidating to do, you should still just give it a try because showing up even if you don't talk or participate a lot from the get go is still better than not doing it at all. I think it's valid to do youtube simultaneously while you work / take classes. Maybe even have your youtube document your journey / art improvement while doing the class? Wishing you the best of luck!

[@gingerkingfisher]

@@mewTripled Ah, I guess in part I don't really know what classes I would go to, like I already went to SCAD but I do think my anim can improve for sure, there just aren't really any good anim programs in my area.

[@XIXCIV]

i have a question. how many hours do you get of sleep? since i watched your job schedule video im just trying to figure this out bc it seems crazy to get a full 8 with how much you do

[@mewTripled]

I would say usually 7? I am in bed around 11pm and wake up at 6, but that's just what works for me as I don't tend to need 8 hours exactly to feel full rested.

[@pyeitme508]

Like ya Meesh the Bad Demon work😊! Though I think quite a number of Doom players be having mixed thoughts of ya work😂.

[@mewTripled]

Thanks! And haha in Meesh's words, "not all demons are bad!" xD

[@unisangalaxystudio]

Me self-taught key animator I just want a internship, more school is more of a risk with the whole recession. I tried Accelerator Nickelodeon contest but nothing.. yea times are hard am going thru a crisis due to job hunting feeling behind in life

[@rinthy06]

Hiya I'm fairly new to your channel, I've been following you on Instagram longer. I'm so glad I followed the link on your instagram. I've been binge watching your videos because they have so much useful information! and then this video drops! Thank you so much for making these. I graduated quite a few years ago (my degree is kinda old now) and I'm hoping to get myself back into the industry. ❤

[@whataifuck]

thank you SO MUCH

[@mewTripled]

Glad it helps in any way!