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Job Hunting Resources
Last edited 53 days ago by Desmond Du

Where to be Looking

Job Hunting Resources
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Link
Places
Type
Creator
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MOMELove Discord #gethired channel
Community
SCAD MOMELove
2
Motion Design Artists Slack
Community
3
Ease ATL Slack
Community
David Dodge
4
Motion Collabs Discord
Community
5
Ravie Discord
Community
6
Battle Axe Discord
Community
7
Cavalry Discord
Community
8
Community
9
Motion Freelance Club Discord
Community
10
Asian Creative Network (ACN)
Community
11
Creative Paradise Discord
Community
12
Animation/VFX/Game Industry Job Postings
Database
Chris Mayne
13
Animation/VFX/Game Industry Job Postings 2.0
Database
Chris Mayne
14
Motion Design Studios List (Resource for Motion Graphics Job Hunting)
Database
SK Robert
15
Sill Hiring
Database
16
Open Creative Jobs
Database
17
Motion Design Directory
Database
18
SCAD Career Alumni Success Newsletter
Newsletter
SCAD
19
SCAD Job Portal
Platform
SCAD
20
LinkedIn Jobs
Platform
LinkedIn
21
Google Jobs
Platform
Google
22
Rolo
Platform
School of Motion
23
VidMob
Platform
24
Motionographer Job
Platform
25
Cara
Platform
26
Working Not Working
Platform
27
LinkedIn Feeds
Platform
LinkedIn
28
Zerply
Platform
29
The Rookies - Career Opportunities
Platform
The Rookies
30
Bunny Studio
Talent Application
Bunny Studio
31
Website
32
Google Maps
33
ASIFA South
34
Graphic Design Community (Discord)
Lauren Beyer
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How to use this list

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1. Start by joining the various Slack/Discord communities.

These communities usually have a jobs channel with posts about jobs and gigs opportunities that you can check regularly. These opportunities, especially for freelance work, are often time-sensitive. Your chances of getting hired increase when you respond promptly to these posts.

2. Utilize a directory to send cold emails

It's crucial to proactively choose the city where you'd like to pursue your career/job, rather than relying on any company that may hire you anywhere. By pinpointing your desired city, you can focus your job search on specific companies, industry experts, or alumni networks that can assist you in securing employment.
Subsequently, you can initiate cold email outreach to these targeted companies by identifying the studios located in your desired city. To achieve this, you can refer to useful directories such as and

What to be doing aside from job searching

If you are a current student, try to participate in senior student projects or any projects in the in the Discord server
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Preparing for interviews

: Have you struggled with answering the question "Tell me about yourself" in job interviews or scholarship applications? If so, I highly recommend watching Jodi Glickman's free and concise video course on Pitching Yourself. This resource was invaluable to me and played a significant role in helping me secure full scholarships for SCAD.

Resources

Job Hunt Tracking

AI Tools


Tips

When filling out job application forms on company websites, many of them have an autofill feature that allows you to upload your resume. For a better chance of auto filling more information, it's recommended to create your resume on read.cv and save it as a PDF to upload, rather than using a self-designed resume. Alternatively, you can also export your resume from LinkedIn.
Focus your job search on the city where you want to live, as you'll likely spend at least one to two years there. It's important to choose an environment you'll enjoy. (Source: Dr. Betancourt)
Demo GIFs: In LinkedIn job posts, make your comment stand out by including a GIF that showcases your work. This eye-catching element not only draws attention to your comment but also gives the poster a quick preview of your portfolio, encouraging them to visit your website for more.
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FAQs

Is it normal not to have a job / internship before graduation?

DD: F*CK YES. IT IS ABSOLUTELY NORMAL. I didn’t get a job before I finish my B.F.A. and M.F.A. If it helps, focus on your school work first before worrying about employment. With your college training, you should be able to easily produce new portfolio work after graduation to increase your chance of employment.

Is it normal to not feel okay about not getting hired before graduation?

DD: Absolutely. It's a common experience, often influenced by seeing peers secure jobs and feeling societal or school pressures to have employment lined up before graduation. This conditioning can instill a deep-seated fear that's hard to shake until you graduate. The important thing to remember is that this anxiety is natural. It's about accepting it and maintaining optimism while you continue your job search journey.

Is it advantageous to relocate to a new city without securing a job beforehand?

Alumni answer: This question is tricky because there is no simple answer, like yes or no. However, it's important to note that recruiters and companies prefer local designers over those needing to relocate. If you move to an area with many companies and studios, like New York, you may have a better chance of receiving freelance work. From personal experience, after I moved to NYC and changed my location on LinkedIn and website, I was contacted by a diverse range of companies for freelance opportunities that I did not receive when I was in Savannah.
Attending various creative events can be an excellent way to establish new connections and expand your knowledge; usually, bigger cities have more events. Moving to a new place without securing a job can be a daunting and challenging experience. However, sometimes, we must move on and see it as a new opportunity to discover more prospects. If you're worried about moving, consider relocating to a city where you have friends and family members you can rely on. When I struggled, having friends nearby provided comfort, guidance, and the strength to keep going.

Recommended Readings

Job Hunting

Freelancing

The freelance manifesto: a field guide for the modern motion designer, Joey Korenman
Barber - The Student Guide To Freelancing.pdf

Change Log

2024.05.08: Refine wording for FAQs
2024.01.22: Trimmed some writings
2023.09.11: Added accompanying images, “Streams of Advice”, “How to use the list”, FAQs, new items on the Job Hunting Resources
2024.08.13: Added “Demo GIFs”

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