Beauty or Execution? Which one is better to ace as a Junior?

AzureJay · 5:16PM

Hi guys, so long story short, I'm a student looking forward to break into the industry, as usual. One teacher I have says that what matters the most, is how artistic your portfolio is - if it's super high quality and pretty, employers will spend money on teaching you how to integrate into their studio. Another pro I know says that what matters is the execution - you need to master creating simple props (perfect topology, bake, and technicalities) if you want to break into 3D work. As I'm developing my portfolio, I'm not sure which one to focus more on. Any thoughts?

zetheros · 6:16PM

this really depends on what work the studio has to offer to a junior. IMO choose what seems more appealing to you and tailor your portfolio around that so that you get hired to do what you want to do, and if you don't get hired at least you'll have had fun.

Realistically you will need both, and there are like... a small handful of openings for seniors and none for juniors at the moment

Beauty or Execution? Which one is better to ace as a Junior?

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