Surviving and Thriving in Your First Production Job
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Surviving and Thriving in Your First Production Job
Details
APPLICATION GROUP 2
Applications Open:
2/3/25
THIS CIRCLE IS PERFECT FOR
- Folks who have gotten their first production job
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Group discussion
- Role-playing
- Guest speakers
WHAT NOT TO EXPECT
- Discussion on job hunting/job search
- How to bid for a project
- Department Budgeting
Qualification Criteria
Entry Level (1-2 yrs of experience)
Day / Time
Times Per Month:Â OnceÂ
Day / Time:Â Monday evenings
Timezone: EST
* 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
This circle is for folks who have gotten their first production job in the animation industry as a Production Assistant or Coordinator and are looking for ways to not just survive that job, but to thrive in their positions as well, and confidently lay the groundwork for a long career in animation.
During this circle, we’ll have interactive discussions about:
- Typical duties of entry-level positions and best practices for handling those duties well
- Communication skills
- Understanding and adapting to workplace culture
- Fostering a growth mindset
- Building confidence
- And more!
We’ll also talk through how to handle different production scenarios, work with all the different kinds of personalities you’ll find on a team, and help tap into your big-picture mindset.
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
- Cover Letter or Personal Statement (stating why you want to be part of this circle)
Circle Leader
Gabrielle Robinson
Hi! I’m Isabelle and I’ve been working in the VFX industry for 9 years. During that time, I’ve worked on TV shows and feature films (no animated features yet), primarily as a Pipeline Technical Director and, on occasion, as a Crowd TD/Artist.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Current Title: Production Manager
Studio / Employer:Â Steamroller Animation
