Breaking In: Designing your Career Path as a 3D Artist
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Breaking In: Designing your Career Path as a 3D Artist
Details
APPLICATION GROUP 1
Applications Open:
7/29/25
THIS CIRCLE IS PERFECT FOR
3D artists who:
- Are self-driven and eager to learn independently
- Are passionate about visual storytelling in 3D
- Want portfolio and showreel feedback
- Use tools like Houdini, After Effects, Maya, or Nuke
- Are early-career professionals seeking career guidance
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Portfolio reviews and work critiques
- Houdini/Mya Nuke/After Effects/Davinci Resolve Help
- Overview of different industry branches
- Resume formatting
- Job hunting help
WHAT NOT TO EXPECT
- Job placements
- Internships
Qualification Criteria
Student (final year)
Aspiring Professional (0 yrs of experience)
Day / Time
Times Per Month:Â TwiceÂ
Day / Time:Â Thursday at 12 PM
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 mentor circle helps you tailor your portfolio for 3D roles in film, TV, motion graphics, and related VFX industries. It’s ideal for motivated artists seeking feedback, creative inspiration, and hands-on experience with tools like Houdini, Maya, Nuke, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve. Whether you’re building your first reel or refining your career path, you’ll get support, portfolio guidance, industry insights, and job-hunting strategies to move forward with confidence.
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
- Showreel for 3D animation, visual effects, or motion graphics
- Personal Statement explaining why this circle is right for you, what industry you are looking to break into, and a bit about your background and experience with 3D software. If you have prior industry experience please mention it here.
Circle Leader
Kate Xagoraris
My name is Kate Xagoraris, and I am an FX Artist in the film and Television industry. I mostly use SideFX Houdini, Nuke, Davinci Resolve, After Effects, and Maya. I have been working in the industry for over six years and freelancing in motion graphics, commercials, and scientific visualization. Currently, I am researching the history of visual effects in Canada and documenting the history and development of the industry here.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Current Title: FX ArtistÂ
Studio / Employer:Â Big StudioÂ
Link:Â https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-xagoraris-237970161/
