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Where to be Looking

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Job Hunting Resources

Job Hunting Resources

Type

Link

Places

Type

Creator

MOMELove Discord #gethired channel

Community

SCAD MOMELove

Motion Design Artists Slack

Community

Ease ATL Slack

Community

David Dodge

Motion Collabs Discord

Community

Ravie Discord

Community

Battle Axe Discord

Community

Cavalry Discord

Community

Mograph.com Slack

Community

Motion Freelance Club Discord

Community

Asian Creative Network (ACN)

Community

Creative Paradise Discord

Community

Animation/VFX/Game Industry Job Postings

Database

Chris Mayne

Animation/VFX/Game Industry Job Postings 2.0

Database

Chris Mayne

Motion Design Studios List (Resource for Motion Graphics Job Hunting)

Database

SK Robert

Sill Hiring

Database

Open Creative Jobs

Database

Motion Design Directory

Database

SCAD Career Alumni Success Newsletter

Newsletter

SCAD

SCAD Job Portal

Platform

SCAD

LinkedIn Jobs

Platform

Google Jobs

Platform

Google

Rolo

Platform

School of Motion

VidMob

Platform

Motionographer Job

Platform

Cara

Platform

Working Not Working

Platform

LinkedIn Feeds

Platform

Zerply

Platform

The Rookies - Career Opportunities

Platform

The Rookies

Bunny Studio

Talent Application

Bunny Studio

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Remote.co

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Website

Google Maps

ASIFA South

Graphic Design Community (Discord)

Lauren Beyer

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References

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https://www.fullharbor.com/newsletter/022⁠

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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

https://motiondesigndirectory.com/ny.html⁠

and

Motion Design Studios Notion Database⁠

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What to be doing aside from job searching

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If you are a current student, try to participate in senior student projects or any projects in the

pitches channel⁠

in the Discord server

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Preparing for interviews

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Jodi Glickman on Pitching Yourself⁠

: 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

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Job Hunt Tracking

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AI Tools

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Tips

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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

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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.

Change Log

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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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Get Hired

Where to be Looking

How to use this list

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

2. Utilize a directory to send cold emails

What to be doing aside from job searching

Preparing for interviews

Resources

Job Hunt Tracking

AI Tools

Tips

FAQs

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

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

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

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