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#1

Hey everyone,

I’ve been applying to jobs left and right for 3d artist and entry level character artist or cinematic artist even internships. My ideal dream job would be a character artist whether it be games or movies but I know we all got to start somewhere, and I know how competitive that field is. With the applying I’ve been doing over the last 7 months I haven’t been able to get much word back let alone land a job. I was wondering if you guys could check my portfolio (www.adeline3d.com) and see where I’m missing the mark. It’s easy to say “here’s this superb badass artist, be like him” but I can’t say that’s terribly directive. My inkling is maybe I’m just missing a realistic game character? But does make me a good asset to a team just knowing characters? Not sure what are your guys thoughts?

Thanks!

#2

Have you tried the giftware sector? Perhaps you could take some 3D printed samples to some exhibitions (e.g. http://www.cluttermagazine.com/category/exhibitions) and talk to people. Get yourself a snappy little business card that has some instant examples of your work. It may be another angle to try as 1: you might get some useful instant feedback 2: you may learn who within a company to aim your CV at 3: get your face known.

#3

Your work looks great to me, especially the Soar work. I’d guess part of the problem is the severely overcrowded field you want to play in. If it’s possible for you to call into companies in your area and introduce yourself, it might be more effective than sending out CVs.

#4

I agree with you Dillster - Toxic needs to do something to get noticed.

The industry I’m in suffers from over-crowding. I found taking on any odd jobs roughly in the right area and being a ‘pain in the ass’ trying to get interviews landed me my first decent job.

A mate of mine worked for ‘free’ for six months or so and had a second paid job on an evening doing bar work, so he could get by.

Someone in the UK paid for a billboard: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2279261/Adam-Pacitti-spent-500-billboard-begging-job-spends-pay-packet-say-thanks.html

Get creative!

#5

Thanks guys these are great suggestions!

Hurricks - I have not heard of the giftware sector. Still not quite sure what it is… is it just 3d printed art that can be gifted or sold to people? I’m currently working on a 3d printed model and I could always print the 3d models I had done for soar as well. I am very behind on getting some business cards. I should do that right away. thank you!

dillster - Yeah this field is severely overcrowded and I feel you need the experience to land the job. Calling into companies would be a good way to go about it. Not sure on what part to call because I know you cant reach recruiters. What recruiter wants to be bombarded with calls let alone emails? But I’d love to deal with companies on a face to face basis rather than sending out CVs anyways because it feels so much more personable.

Not sure what to do to add that extra % to get noticed but I’m sure I’ll find out. My biggest concern is the professionalism of my website and content. Mayhaps it could use a bit more finesse. I’m also trying to find free work on the side that can really add to my portfolio and be directly relate-able experience.

#6

There are industries that straddle the art and product design worlds. I make the assumption that the US functions in a similar way to the UK with giftware. Most highstreet shops will source their ornaments, novelty items from a big wholesaler. It’s the wholesaler you need to find and target. They probably import from China, a lot of products will be sourced but some are custom to each particular wholesaler, which gives them their U.S.P. The trick is to be the one who designs the in-house range. Posts will be limited but you have great sculpting skills, which would be an asset to any product design team. :wink: