Entry-level positions for aspiring Art Directors and Motion Designers at Apple
Entry-level positions in art direction and motion design often begin with internships at design studios, VFX studios, or tech companies like Apple, where "they're thrown right into big projects," gaining valuable experience alongside professional artists. Junior animator or junior designer roles typically follow after completing formal education.
Entry-Level Jobs, Internships, Networking, Teamwork, Professional Development
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John Robson
Art Director & Motion Designer
Apple
UCSB
Film, Media Arts, Visual Arts
Arts, Entertainment & Media, Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Creative
Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Internships offer early exposure to large-scale projects and collaboration with experienced professionals.
2. Entry-level roles like Junior Animator or Junior Designer are common after graduation.
3. Networking and building relationships with professionals in the field are important for career advancement.
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**Q10: Entry-level positions**
What entry-level positions in this field might an undergraduate college student consider? Most design studios, VFX studios, and even tech companies offer internships.
This is perfect because when I worked with interns, they became part of the team. They were thrown right into big projects that people normally wouldn't have access to or the opportunity to learn and experience.
Suddenly, you're working on a commercial or a launch for Xbox, for E3 – a huge project with likely a million-dollar budget. You're able to be a part of it, working next to professional artists.
You learn about their roles, where they came from, and what a day in the life of an artist is like. That's definitely a great start.
There are also junior animator or junior designer roles that pop up. However, I think a lot of that typically comes after school when people are ready to work full-time.