College Experiences That Helped a Designer at an EGOT Winning Animation Studio Succeed
To prepare for a design career, Imaeyen maximized college experiences by actively participating in campus organizations, creating portfolio pieces through this involvement, and pursuing internships. The strategy also included "cold reaching out to people" in the field for advice and networking, emphasizing proactive self-promotion as key to success.
Networking, Portfolio Building, Internship, Career Exploration, Communication
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Imaeyen Effiong
Designer, Social Media
EGOT Winning Animation Studio
The University of Tampa
Vancouver Film School
Film, Media Arts, Visual Arts
Arts, Entertainment & Media, Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Creative
Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, LGBTQ
Video Highlights
1. Get involved in campus organizations to build your portfolio.
2. Seek internships and don't be afraid to cold reach out to professionals for advice.
3. Actively create portfolio pieces through various projects and experiences to showcase your skills to potential employers
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
I got involved in everything I could. Internships are recommended, but you might not always get them.
So I got involved on campus, joining organizations where I could do graphic design or anything related to student orgs. Anything to create a portfolio piece is what I would do.
Of course, getting internships is important. I love cold reaching out to people. Reach out to people who have the job you're looking for and ask them for advice. People might not always answer, but you have to put yourself out there.
Advizer Personal Links
linkedin.com/in/imaeyen, imaeyeneffiong.com