Advancing your Career in Character Effects and Rigging
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Advancing your Career in Character Effects and Rigging
Details
APPLICATION GROUP 2
Applications Open:
8/5/24
THIS CIRCLE IS PERFECT FOR
- Entry Level and Early Career professionals
- Artists still finding their footing in the industry
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Identifying what you want out of your career
- Identifying obstacles and how to overcome them
- Finding your voice
- Avoiding career-advancement pitfalls
WHAT NOT TO EXPECT
- Department specific demonstrations (i.e. how to do something in cloth)
Qualification Criteria
Entry Level (1-2 yrs of experience)
Early Career (3-5 yrs of experience)
Day / Time
Times Per Month:Â TwiceÂ
Day / Time:Â Tuesday at 6:30 pm
Timezone: PDT
* You must meet the qualification criteria AND be able to attend the posted day/time of the circle (please note the timezone posted)
CIRCLE DESCRIPTION
Are you a Character Effects or Rigging Artist looking to advance your career? Have you gotten a job or gig or two and want to make sure you’re setting yourself up for long-term success? Then, this mentorship circle might be the perfect fit for you.
In this mentorship circle, we’ll discuss:
- How to clearly identify your career goals and the best strategies to achieve them
- Overcoming common obstacles in the industry, including those you might already be facing
- Techniques for finding and refining your unique voice as an artist
- Establishing and maintaining a healthy work-life balance to avoid burnout
- Spotting and avoiding common pitfalls in the industry
- Strategies for networking and building professional relationships within your field
- Leadership skills and ways to seek out higher-level responsibilities
ADDITIONAL Application Requirements
Please submit the following as part of your Application Profile:
*(AFTER you click to apply, you must go into your member profile and complete the member-specific portion; these requirements should be submitted through that profile):Â Â
- Resume
- Animation Reel
- Personal statement
Circle Leader
Kori Amacker
I am a cloth and hair character effects artist currently working at Disney Animation Studios. I went to school at the Savannah College of Art and Design, where I studied character animation. I returned for my masters with a focus in Rigging.
My first industry job was with Sony Picture Imageworks Animation, in Vancouver, Canada. I worked at several studios in the 5 years I was in Canada, including ILM and ScanlineVFX. In 2020 I moved back to the States to join Disney on Raya and the Last Dragon.
Outside of work, I am an avid writer and storyteller. I enjoy the outdoors, have two dogs, and usually spend my weekends crafting something.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Current Title: CharacterTD
Studio / Employer:Â Walt Disney Animation Studio
