Is This Circle For You?
Is this Circle right for you? If so, make sure you meet the criteria that the mentor has defined. Then, complete your mentorship profile if you have not already done so, and return to our Mentor Circles Application page, make your selection and click 'apply'.
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Landing your First Job as a 3D Artist
Are you an Animation or VFX student or recent grad hoping to get your foot into the door as a 3D Artist? Are you lost and confused trying to apply for jobs and get noticed by recruiters?
Whether you’re trying to decide what area to specialize in or which font to use on your resume, this mentorship will help:
- Fill in the gaps of what art school didn’t prepare you for
- Show you what to expect when working in an animation or VFX studio
- Give you the tools to land your first job in the industry!
This circle is great for students, recent grads, and people looking to make a career change who are interested in 3D disciplines such as modeling, texturing, look development, grooming, lighting, and more.
If your dream is to one day see your name in the credits of your favorite movie or TV show, but you don’t even know which shot to put first on your student reel, this circle is for you!
Mentee Criteria
Experience Level:
Student (final year)
0-1 year
Meeting Times & Dates
Please note: Meeting times and dates are subject to change by your Circle Mentor
Times Per Month: Twice per month
Meeting Times: Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM (PST)
Circle Leader
Sonali Dutta
Sonali Dutta (she/her) is an Asian-American CG artist based in Vancouver, Canada. She is a Look Development Artist at Image Engine Design and previously worked at Blue Sky Studios as a Character Artist focusing on Materials and Fur.
Since graduating from Savannah College of Art and Design with a BFA in Visual Effects, Sonali has worked on textures, look development, and grooming for feature films and episodics such as Marvel Studios’ Hawkeye, The Book of Boba Fett, and Blue Sky’s Nimona.
Title/Expertise: Look Development Artist
Company: Image Engine Design
Location: Vancouver
LinkedIn / Website:
linkedin.com/in/sonaliduttaart