Interactive Media
and Design
INTERACTIVE MEDIA www.bima.co.uk www.creativeblog.com/com-puter-arts-magazine www.dneg.com/ www.dneg.com/learning-re-sources/ www.mad.co.uk http://motiongrapher.com/ jobs http://dotmogo.com/dot-mogo-directory www.awn.com www.aardman.com www.tiga.org www.gamesindustry.biz www.gamesradar.com/ edge/ www.creativeengland.co.uk/ index.php.portfolio/games www.pact.co.uk www.develop-online.net/ www.develop-online.net/ jobs http://disneycareers. co.uk/en/career-areas/cre-ative-content/creative/ www.framestore.com/ https://uk.linkedin.com/job/ visual-effects-jobs/
British Interactive Multimedia Association. Jobs, events, blog section and a company directory.
Tutorials and design news Visual effects company
Jobs and VFX careers information Marketing, advertising and design jobs Full-time, part-time, freelance, internships jobs
Motion graphics blog; freelance and company directory (motion graphics, animation and branding agencies) Animated World Network. Can upload CV, search for jobs Bristol based annimation company. Includes tips on applying for jobs and a career in animation.
Trade association for UK games industry, Jobs, news events etc
Jobs in the games industry. Has a business directory and a calendar of games industry events i.e. Eurogamer, Women in Games Conferences etc
Games, animation, design jobs
Games Lab - business support and funding for emerging games companies in SW England
Trade association representing independent TV, film, digital and animation companies
A games industry website
Content development and creative vacancies at Disney’s UK branch include story/character artists, character designers
Framestore specialises in a range of visual effects areas including motion graphics and VFX. Vacancies advertised in the careers section range from animation and weekend runner roles. You can also complete the general applica-tion form to register your interest.
VACANCIES, RESIDENCIES AND COMPETITIONS http://jobs.designweek.co.uk www.bbc.co.uk/careers/ trainee-schemes-and-apprenticeships http://creativereview.co.uk/ jobs www.kent.ac.uk/careers/ multimedia.htm www.artsculturemedia jobs.com http://creativematch.com www.a-n.co.uk www.designdirectory.co.uk www.creativeheads.net www.creativepool.co.uk www.designjobsboards.com http://jobs.guardian.co.uk/ jobs/media/digital/ www.artsjobs.org.uk www.it4communities.org.uk www.bcsrecruit.com www.mch.co.uk www.aa2a.org https://app.hiive.co.uk/ https://app.hiive.co.uk/ traineefinder/ https://the-dots.co.uk/ https://the-dots.co.uk/ companies/Animation-VFX/ www.bbc.co.uk/careers/ trainee-schemes-and-apprenticeships www.designjobsboard.com/
Industry and jobs website for the design sector
Including digital media, technology and UX design media Graphic design, digital media/design, advertising etc Useful job hunting links for multimedia and animation. Jobs include visual arts, performing arts, media and new media
All types of creative jobs (design, photography, media etc) Includes news, portfolios and CVs.
The Artists Information Company. Resource for visual artists; including jobs, exhibitions and competitions. UK design companies directory
International jobs site for video games, animation, 3D technology etc
Advertising, creative, design, digital media and web jobs. Media and Digital jobs
The Arts Council’s free e-jobs list IT volunteering opportunities
Job site for IT professionals. Includes Games tester roles Marketing and Creative Handbook (company directory) A national scheme which provides placements for visual artists and design makeers in HE fine arts/design depts to undertake a project or research
A creative network for creative people which includes vacancies, competitions and funding information Trainee Finder is a trainee scheme within animation, film, VFX, games and TV companies which is open to graduates.
A professional network for the creative industries which includes vacancies in visual effects, motion graphics and animation
Also includes a directory of creative professionals and companies
Including the digital media, technology and UX design schemes
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES jobs.chinwag.com www.propellondon.com www.gamesrecruit.co.uk www.aswift.com www.datascope.co.uk www.datascope.co.uk/ gateway-to-games.html aquent.co.uk www.gamestester.com/ ukjobs.asp www.animatedjobs.com www.digitalgurus.co.uk www.majorplayers.co.uk
digital media jobs
Video games and mobile entertainment industries. International recruitment site: games, animation etc Links to games sites and UK games companies Design, media/broadcast, online marketing vacancies
Vacancies include design, motion graphics etc
Digital and design roles including freelance opportunities GENERAL www.creativeskillset.org http://ccskills.org.uk/careers www.csd.org.uk http://guru.bafta.org https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=ayE-B5ALnB0
Specialist creative industries careers organisation Careers site, includes a jobs and opportunities section. Chartered Society of Designers. Student membership available and a designer directory. Has a vacancy section. BAFTA’s careers website for the film, TV, and games sector. Sign up for the BAFTA newsletter!
Video interview about career opportunities in the animation and VFX industry.
SHOWCASING CREATIVE WORK https://dribble.com/about www.behance.net www.deviantart.com www.vimeo.com https://www.youtube.com/ http://shownd.com/
A global online community for designers; includes jobs Showcases creative work; creative work ranges from architecture to web design
Video sharing website
Can upload videos/animation etc COPYRIGHT/INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY/BUSINESS ADVICE www.own-it.org
www.nesta.org.uk bit.ly/i7Yq9m
Free intellectual property advice for creative businesses Business support/investment for creative businesses Nesta’s creative enterprise toolkit
Please also refer to the self- employment section of our website:
GRAPHIC DESIGN AND ILLUSTRATION www.baat.org www.spacestudios.org.uk www.artsprofessional.co.uk www.axisweb.org www.londonprintstudio. org.uk www.theaoi.com www.digitalartsonline.co.uk www.writersandartists. co.uk/artists www.designjobsboard.com/ www.imi.org.uk/ http://ami.org/
The British Association of Art Therapists. Careers informa-tion and a list of postgraduate art therapy/
art psychotherapy courses
A charitable organisation providing studio space, digital art courses, arts projects etc.
Includes vacancies in the Arts and events.
Showcases contemporary art; jobs, exhibitions; A directo-ry of artists/art professionals,
Not for profit Arts Studio
Association of Illustrators’ website. Includes events, port-folios and contact details of Illustration agents
Guidance on how to get an Illustration Agent
The Writers and Artists Year Book; advice/information for artists
Graphic design, fashion and architecture vacancies Institute of Medical Illustrators. Training to become a medical illustrator/clinical photographer. Includes a jobs section
Association of Medical Illustrators. Medical illustrators create medical/scientific illustrations for print, television, websites and interactive media and possess technical skills ranging from animation to traditional photography. Employers range from hospitals to publishing compa-nies although some are self-employed. The Association of Medical Illustrators has an international directory of medical illustrators
UWL Students and Graduates can register to receive vacancies and details about on-campus and external events here: www.uwl.ac.uk/work
SOCIAL MEDIA - TWITTER Animation @thecrewingco @framestore @animationjobs @FramestoreJobs @CreativeHeads @DisneyJobsUK @DisneyAnimation @motiongraher @Technicolor @wearehiive Games @gamesjobsfeed @datascope @playstationjobs @GIBiz @AardvarkSwift @Gama_Jobs WeAreAmiqus @TIGAMovement @wigj @develop_jobs
Design and Web Design
@ukwdajobs @bubblejobsad @di_jobs @talenthouse @coroflot @propellondon @CreativeJobsUK @The_Dots_UK @MicrosoftJobs @Creativepool @creativeengland
Twitter and LinkedIn are useful sources to find potential employers, industry contacts and vacancies. Companies to follow on Twitter
Graphic Design and Illustration
@theaoi @illustrationHQ @dandad @Writers_Artists @designjobsboard @CreativeAccess @imi_org @AMIdotorg
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