sorry for late reply , but is this really true ? i mean i never saw 1 single job that says " junior character artist " also all the great character artists i see in artstation have like at least +3 years of experience in industry doing props , hardsurface etc ..
It’s used by a lot of people in different professions. It can be used to meet people, share your work as well as apply for jobs. I think it’s useful for keeping in contact with industry contacts and for trying to find people who are in positions to hire you. Just to be clear on it, when I say networking I mean to put your…
i think the connotations of how some words are used may be misinterpreted. Here's an attempt to summarize * If Rima has no finished characters, then Rima cannot get job * If Rima has finished characters but nobody knows Rima, Rima cannot get job * If Rima has finished characters of good quality but nobody knows Rima, Rima…
Well generally speaking no, just being good enough isn't enough. You have to go beyond just being good which means self-promotion or rather being proactive in trying to get hired. For me I tend to go to Comic Con as they have portfolio reviews. Its mostly for 2D, but sometimes people will show up who want 3D artists. This…
I wouldn't say its time wasted, every application you make counts and most studio's really do keep your profile in their database for future opportunities. There is the perspective that a rejection means "portfolio is not good enough", "there are other artists better than you" and while this might be the case, its…