Listen "Breaking down a Junior application"
Episode Synopsis
Listen to two environment artists sit down and discuss topics about environment art, the games industry in general and more...
More resources for environment Artists can be found:
https://www.beyondextent.com/
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https://www.patreon.com/BeyondExtent
Timestamps:
- 0:00 Introduction
- 7:15 Understanding the expectations of a job opening
- 12:42 Not hearing back when sending out applications
- 20:14 Finding your focus
- 27:16 The importance of communication skills
- 31:37 Software and technical knowledge
- 38:17 How important is work experience really?
- 41:15 The key to success: self reflection
- 51:48 Artist mentorships: are they worth it?
- 58:29 Patreon Question: How do you keep in touch with peers in the industry?
Shownotes:
The application we've been talking about:
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Ubisoft2/743999661435158-junior-environment-artist-173-
Yinuo Chen
https://www.artstation.com/artwork/Krekz9
Stijn Van Gaal's work
https://www.artstation.com/stijnvangaal
Our work:
Timothy Dries: https://timothydries.com/
Johann William Loffler: https://www.artstation.com/willispoon
More resources for environment Artists can be found:
https://www.beyondextent.com/
Get access to our community, learn from great resources and more... :
https://www.patreon.com/BeyondExtent
Timestamps:
- 0:00 Introduction
- 7:15 Understanding the expectations of a job opening
- 12:42 Not hearing back when sending out applications
- 20:14 Finding your focus
- 27:16 The importance of communication skills
- 31:37 Software and technical knowledge
- 38:17 How important is work experience really?
- 41:15 The key to success: self reflection
- 51:48 Artist mentorships: are they worth it?
- 58:29 Patreon Question: How do you keep in touch with peers in the industry?
Shownotes:
The application we've been talking about:
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Ubisoft2/743999661435158-junior-environment-artist-173-
Yinuo Chen
https://www.artstation.com/artwork/Krekz9
Stijn Van Gaal's work
https://www.artstation.com/stijnvangaal
Our work:
Timothy Dries: https://timothydries.com/
Johann William Loffler: https://www.artstation.com/willispoon
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