Landing a job as an animator, digital or 3D artist

[@PierrickPicaut_P2DESIGN]

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[@AFOKHAOS]

Thank you for making this video Pierrick, its been very helpful. I'm in the midst of trying to workout what to do with my career and this video has come out at the perfect time and given me a lot to think about. Hearing your experience and advice for working in the industry, and the fact that you don't sugarcoat the difficulties is incredibly vaulable for anyone looking to start a career.

[@PierrickPicaut_P2DESIGN]

Good luck. If you are transitioning, try to get freelance gigs first so that you can keep the security of a job before fully comitting.

[@vachix]

Hi Pierrick, thanks for sharing your personal experience about this. I am 50 years old and work 30 years in the IT industry. I am an animation/modelling enthusiast in Blender and I am learning it and doing it as a side project in my spare time. Btw. thanks for your courses. I sometimes dream of changing careers, but I guess it's too late :)

[@blufudgecrispyrice8528]

mate, why not give it a shot anyways? 50 isn't old, people don't really retire in this industry (unless they want to).

[@senanggamingofficial]

There is no such thing as too late, it's time to do it!

[@justicemagagane5737]

GOD i love this guy 🤩😇😇💪 thanks for sharing your background of how you came up its very motivating. I myself started working at an arcade then i became a waiter and saved up for a RTX 4080. NOW i wanna be the best i can be in product animation, archvis, cinematic vfx, and character animation.

[@dumblegum]

C'est sans doute la meilleure vidéo de conseils pour toute personne aspirant à devenir artiste. Même après 20 ans de métier ça aide encore et ça reboost. Vraiment, Merci Pierrick ! 🦾💪

[@motionhokage]

couldn't sleep last night stressing about work and saw this video, im freelance spine 2d animator but I really love 3d and blender, almost finished my big project, your words gave me confidence. also i was thinking about landing IT stable job and do animation in my spare time but who knows, may be i will find a small studio job, also i like to do everything by myself in 3d so maybe i will be generalist :D

[@Shibi_Cherry]

I love your videos and your tutorials! This is EXACLTY what i needed, im 2 year of of art school and i landed a volunteer position with an animation studio as a junior! Ive learnt a lot but now i am dabbling into animation and i have had amazing mentors and colleges willing to help and give me a shot. I do agree that now there are more jobs in the industry! You got my flame burning even brighter now! ( I plan on making a portfolio and demo reel and take the experience ive gained from my volunteer job and land a full time job while still doing my volunteer position) Love you Man! Keep up the amazing work!

[@PierrickPicaut_P2DESIGN]

Nice to read. Wish you good luck with these :)

[@giorgifolio]

Thank you Pierrick, more content like this please

[@CafePoderoso]

Thank you, and I wish you a good luck and a good life!

[@maria-ow7ot]

Thanks for video! I started as 3d generalist in small company and I'm about to quit my job now and I'm thinking about where to go and how to survive in this big crazy world. Maybe networking the most difficult thing ever

[@markonar140]

Thanks for this Honest Insight from a Professonal 3D Artist!!! 👍😁

[@Rextle]

Thank you, don't consider myself anywhere near great but I'll try to be a little more braver in showing my work even when I don't consider it "good enough"

[@EarlyMorrow3D]

Wow! Thanks for this Pierrick! I'm also a generalist and this is so inspiring it makes me want to specialize in animation now

[@rabbitfo0t]

thats why im following you Pierrick, i can see your passion through your work and i love how you do everything.

[@PierrickPicaut_P2DESIGN]

Thank you

[@njrealubit4899]

Thank you so much Pierrick! The timing is perfect, I'm in a situation where I'm thinking of crafting my portfolio and this is something I really need. I'm more of a developer than an animator and artist but I upskilled because of your courses where I can do gameplay loops all by myself. I hope we can meet someday !

[@PierrickPicaut_P2DESIGN]

Show your developping skill alongside your progress in animation. See if you can combine both, tech anim offers great positions

[@PrimitiveDesignDG]

Merci pour cette vidéo, ça met du baume au cœur ❤️ Good luck everyone for your job search 🍀

[@icenweke]

thank you Pierrick, can you do a video on steps tp building a solid portfolio?

[@NikKelly]

Thank you Pierrick for this video. It was useful. I'd like more videos such like this.

[@BenoitFelix_Zino]

Thanks for this video ! And yes, I think it could very cool to make a video talking about how to make a good demoreel as an animator or rigger for exemple.

[@ShannyRenegade]

Hello Pierrick, everything you shared in the video was great to hear, both as inspiration and as a sanity check in general. Is it possible that you, in the future, share a bit more details on where, how, what's okay to share on social media to help be visible but still maintain a moniker of professionalism without having the doubt of whether or not a post is worth putting online? Also how frequent should you do it etc? Thanks for all the work you do and share, love what you do. Have a nice one.

[@RyanLykos]

This has been such a great video! It's really good to have guidance like this so freely available, Thanks Pierrick :)

[@Ivory.artist]

Congrats on being in the video

[@aliqaheri2459]

Extremely helpful advice! Thanks a lot Pierrick!!

[@Abelsdark]

Thanks Pierrick I've learned a lot about 3d through you, keep up the Good stuff!

[@ElnatMammadli]

Thank you very much for this video. It is really very motivating

[@Sah.4D]

The timing of this video is so perfect that it is spooky. Thank you for making this Pierrick. You inspire me alot!

[@rotblush]

It has been uplifting to hear your humble words in this topic Pierrick! It's been so insightful, specially when you talk about the challenges of this path. I'm currently struggling on the "be visible" side of things as I am lately mostly practicing to get better in animation and has been rarely sharing my journey on social media. But your tips here give me a better idea of where and how to direct sharing my work. So thank you so much for this video!

[@PierrickPicaut_P2DESIGN]

Yeah, that's a classic mistake. It's super important to share your progress and show your work on SM

[@crazycucumis]

Thank you Pierrick, you quite literally giving me will to fight another day!

[@PierrickPicaut_P2DESIGN]

Don't give up... And take it easy. we all have days where we don't wanna do anything, and that's fine. But also, don't get discouraged because you can't find a job ATM... it will come

[@crazycucumis]

@@PierrickPicaut_P2DESIGN Thank you! Parts about being kind and being lucky hit me hardest, we all struggle in our own ways, and we all should help each other, even kind word in right time can change everything!

[@PierrickPicaut_P2DESIGN]

@@crazycucumis Yup, I think there are too many people (including me) giving lessons, and not realizing how fortunate we are to be in the country we are, or had the parent we had or whatever.... We all have struggles, but taking a step back on our situation can sometime be enough to move forward.

[@da_drood-digitalart]

Thanks Pierre for your precious words. You’re a very good soul 💙🙏🏼

[@TTBrothers_]

Thanks man!

[@mikedaartist]

Thanks for the video and sharing your insights. Yes if you wouldn't mind sharing some tips on constructing a demo reel and what's important and not important I'd really like to hear it. I think I'm a victim of putting things in my demo reel that really don't need to be there. Anyhow appreciate it.

[@Taumisch]

Beaucoup de bons conseils ici ! Malheureusement on vit dans un monde où il faut se la coincer et être bien lisse si l'on veut s'en sortir, triste réalité...l'idéal c'est d'être indépendant mais là encore il faute être serviable et pro-actif avec ses clients ! PS C'est Balak le blouson rouge ?

[@Psynical]

This gave me a lot of hope as someone studying 3d art and game dev year 2, I haven't reached out to anyone but maybe I should!!

[@mauricionapier]

Great advice.

[@ArvinAnimates]

Thank you for making a video like this, its such a good timing as I've been thinking to get an internship next year.

[@Alcornoky]

Hey there Mr. , I really enjoy your videos, and yes, please, make a video about social media

[@hggabriel6176]

Thank you Pierrcick. right now i am a student that it's looking for a 3D generalist job to complete my 6 months of practice and get graduated, this advices that you gave in this video put me to think how should i get focus to succes in this dream job, thank you

[@micklane-3D-VFX-CIinematic]

thanks alot always want to be a vfx generalist but i hard a fear in me but with your advice i will do my best on becoming a generalist

[@eobiri]

Great video. Please make a video on Portfolio. Many thanks 🙏

[@Tahldon-kun]

This was a great video, Pierrick. Thanks for sharing your perspective and advice.

[@ElRotura]

Too much respect for you Pierrick; you´re so humble when you communicate to us the "luck" section, cause the reality it is what it is... Have a wonderful day and hope that all your whishes become true in this mad world :) Grettings from Zaragoza, Spain! PD: "A portfolio direction-tips" video it would be marvelous if you want to do it! ;)

[@PierrickPicaut_P2DESIGN]

Thanks :)

[@wadewilson8690]

Alive course getting an update like aoer2 ?

[@ukmonk]

Great video Mr PP.

[@gameplayontamil2879]

thank you. master.

[@alexrep]

Thanks, we want to more video like that

[@antoonsorg]

Great video much respect for your awesome 3d animator work.

[@PierrickPicaut_P2DESIGN]

Thanks

[@romanNood1es]

I definitely need to upgrade my online presence. I have a lot of stuff sitting on my drive.

[@MirxCL3208]

Please keep doing this kind of videos, they are very helpful and easier to make i guess 😅😄

[@PierrickPicaut_P2DESIGN]

not really, it's way longer to edit and I need to write everything first XD It's not as natural as making tutorial for me :)

[@MirxCL3208]

@@PierrickPicaut_P2DESIGN ohh ok, but anyway, this video was very encouraging ❤😃

[@nicoblasss]

i would like if you made a video talking about demo reels

[@Agent007-s1l]

Very Good

[@thatguypancho]

Good evening Pierrick, I’ve been looking into attending next year’s GDC event after watching your video. Since this will be my first time attending, I’m trying to figure out which pass would be best suited for my goal, which is primarily focused on networking with companies and landing a job. I’ve read mixed responses online-some say the Expo Pass is sufficient for networking, while others recommend the Core or All-Access pass for a better overall networking experience. Additionally, many mention that the after-parties are the best place for networking. Given your experience, I’d love to hear your thoughts on which pass would offer the best opportunities for someone like me who is primarily interested in networking and job opportunities. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

[@zatlanibrahim5438]

Oui j’avoue la réputation c’est vraiment un tout , j’ai un bon portfolio , j’ai même proposé des cours unreal à un moment jusqu’à ce qu’on m’ait offert de travailler à la fac pour unreal et la a ça coince car certains ne m’appréciaient pas la- bas , c’est vraiment dommage quand t’es bon de pas trouver certaines opportunités à cause d’une mauvaise entente ! Et je rajoute c’est aussi vrai quand t’as un job tu as plus de chance de trouver le prochain

[@PierrickPicaut_P2DESIGN]

Bon courage, essaie de faire des piges en freelance si tu peux, ça va t'aider à ouvrir ton reseau

[@zatlanibrahim5438]

@@PierrickPicaut_P2DESIGNoui j’ai déjà 3 ans d’expérience et je travaille en free-lance la ca aide bcp 💪

[@Cadence24]

its gold❤❤💖💖

[@PierrickPicaut_P2DESIGN]

Guess you already knew what to do ;)

[@Cadence24]

@@PierrickPicaut_P2DESIGN I reached out to the best

[@reza-i6f]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@zyadyounes8666]

Thank u pierrick❤ I have a question and i really need to hear the answer from u Is it worth it to start learning animation in blender now Or there is a better software to learn?

[@PierrickPicaut_P2DESIGN]

We don't care about the software. I made my whole career with Blender. Blender is great!

[@PalurdasArts]

Thanks for the video, now I know that I'm probably missing luck and that I should go to more conferences. It's damn hard to find anything at all in Germany, except for offers from Ubisoft or Crytek, which have very high requirements. It's hard to find out where the indie people are hiding and searching on various Discord servers hasn't been successful either. So I will try to box my way through as a freelancer. Have you actually worked as a freelancer or have you always been lucky to be employed?

[@PierrickPicaut_P2DESIGN]

I've made my whole 3D career as a freelancer.

[@jannraquitome8495]

Could you recommend blender courses for character creation/modelling?

[@PierrickPicaut_P2DESIGN]

This guy is great : www.youtube.com/@SpeedChar

[@bankolibankong2946]

I want to reach out to you, but you never reply, I landed my first Job as a Technical Animator and it's right after I took AOER 1 and 2, you're my mentor and i want to be a generalist in Rigging and Animation like you ❤

[@nimay321]

I'm learning animation from alive course and complete your aoer2 rigging course And im creating a short film for my portfolio with my friend My concern is AI gonna give me hard time in animation and rigging as a freelancer

[@PierrickPicaut_P2DESIGN]

Yes and no.... The thing is AI will allow to work faster and increase the quality... But people with the initial skill will alway sbe better than people just dropping promps. I don't know how much AI is gonna be a thing we use, but a good animator with AI will be better than a random guy with AI

[@emmanm5633]

Please do lypsyn tutorial piear layered pose to pose pleaseeeeee

[@ravart7359]

hello!, is there any discount code active ?

[@PierrickPicaut_P2DESIGN]

nope

[@micklane-3D-VFX-CIinematic]

i wish if you can talk about vfx

[@ShahRukh-mu8ry]

I need Luck. 11:03

[@TheThehwashere]

I trying to get intro the indusery for 7 years no so far.

[@nemureru_tanuki]

maybe I should roll blunt for snoop dogg.

[@Violazemo]

The reality it's just your last part of the video: Networking and Luck...and some more luck...Even in big movies or games many times I see atrocious animations but they are there and animators are in those company cause they know someone not because they were better than the competition.

[@sajidaparveen6345]

Sir I need job

[@Blendercage]

starting the day I signed up for your last course and every day since that day, I receive around 10 emails per day in French. Do you sell your students information? If so, is it just my email address?

[@PierrickPicaut_P2DESIGN]

That's weird. No I don't do that at all. Where did you get the course and which course was it?

[@Feefunn]

I myself see AI little by little starting to take over some Animation jobs, I think to learn character animation is no longer relevant, it's better to learn Ai animation from now on.

[@PierrickPicaut_P2DESIGN]

What's the difference? If you don't know how to direct and make good animation you will prompt "make a good animation"?.

[@Feefunn]

@@PierrickPicaut_P2DESIGN No, I already know the fundamentals of making good animations, what I mean is that as we know animation takes a very long time, with AI I don't need to make manual animations anymore from frame by frame, I just need to make a prompt that I want the animation to be like and then AI will generate the content, you also know that.

[@PierrickPicaut_P2DESIGN]

@@Feefunn Wish you a great career then

[@Feefunn]

@@PierrickPicaut_P2DESIGN Thanks broo, maybe you underestimate what I'm saying, but honestly realize my intention is good to tell you, in 5 or 8 years 3D Animator jobs will change. Maybe 3D AI animation or 3D AI Prompt or whatever it's called, and it will definitely happen.

[@Feefunn]

@@PierrickPicaut_P2DESIGN Maybe in a few years I'll come back and prove my point. May your career flourish broo 🙏