Here goes then! Something we all have to do at some point, and something many graduates delay as long as they can... time to look for a job!
I checked out a few websites that I was already familiar with, and some that were recommended to use by the tutors, Creative Pool, Design week, Motionographer and Media Guardian, and there was actually more than I expected. It seems there's a lot of demand for motion designers, for a varied range of motion animated projects, all over the globe. I actually got quite excited about the prospect of actually applying for one of them legitimately one day! Many required experience and skills that we don't yet possess, but realistically, it's just a matter of time before we have them, so why aim too low?
For the point of this module though, the idea was to be realistic to a degree, something that was attainable, not something that was way too far ahead.
I found a fair few, all with their own pros and cons, good points and bad points, but in the end I thought I'd keep it relatively simple and aim for something I think I could really enjoy, really do well in, and really stand a chance of getting shortly after finishing my degree.
The job I chose is here...
http://motionographer.com/jobs/jobs/motion-design-3/
I checked out a few websites that I was already familiar with, and some that were recommended to use by the tutors, Creative Pool, Design week, Motionographer and Media Guardian, and there was actually more than I expected. It seems there's a lot of demand for motion designers, for a varied range of motion animated projects, all over the globe. I actually got quite excited about the prospect of actually applying for one of them legitimately one day! Many required experience and skills that we don't yet possess, but realistically, it's just a matter of time before we have them, so why aim too low?
For the point of this module though, the idea was to be realistic to a degree, something that was attainable, not something that was way too far ahead.
I found a fair few, all with their own pros and cons, good points and bad points, but in the end I thought I'd keep it relatively simple and aim for something I think I could really enjoy, really do well in, and really stand a chance of getting shortly after finishing my degree.
The job I chose is here...
http://motionographer.com/jobs/jobs/motion-design-3/
...which is for the role of a Motion Graphics Intern for Stink Digital, based in New York. The details of the job speak to me in volumes, working closely with producers and developers to produce high end digital design solutions and interactive concepts. It would be my task to bring to life concepts and ideas, internet based and cutting edge, ideas that should appeal to an international audience on an incredibly creative scale.
One look at their many websites and they certainly do know their stuff, with some truly fantastic designs on hand developed by their team. Just the chance to be a part of that is exciting beyond belief, and I think I could learn so much from them. I need to stop thinking this is actually real and remember it's just a brief, haha!
The job does require skills in After Effects, which we're learning more and more each day, as well as Cinema 4D, Maya or 3D Studio Max, all of which I've heard about but not yet had the pleasure of dissecting. I'm sure however that by the time such an application is realistic for me, I will have all the necessary skills with which to apply with confidence!
what really spoke to me about the company though, was at the end of the job post...
"You’re passionate about current industry trends and developments;
Recognize the fun, freedom, responsibility, inherent challenge and long-term benefits of getting involved with a fledgling but very promising company on the ground level.
Music lovers, film geeks, video gamers, culture nerds and whiskey drinkers welcome!"
They sound like my kind of people!I can geek it up and drink whisky with the best of them! Usually at the same time! Ahem, sorry, forgot I was supposed to be acting professional here... but yeah, not only is the work they show fantastic, but just imagining helping to design that while having such a great time working with such like minded kindred spirits is just ideal, a dream come true in a sense. And in New York too?! The chance to travel the world and live, sleep, eat and work among different cultures speaks volumes to me, and is certainly something I'd like to see myself doing when I'm let out into the wild to fend for myself!
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