A bi-weekly programme hosted by Hayley Akins, discussing the business side of
animation and motion design. Hear from a wide range of voices within the industry
and get quality motion design advice and insight.
029: How to use LinkedIn to get direct clients w/ Mair Perkins
One of my favourite parts of being a motion designer is that it is possible to work from almost anywhere. However, finding clients when you’re not attached to a...
028: How to make sure you're on the right track in your career w/ Joe Donaldson
Do you ever find yourself so busy with work for clients that you never create or do something just for your own enjoyment or personal fulfillment? It’s a tricky balance to have a career that pays the bills but that still leaves you time and energy to do what fulfills you as a person and a creator.
027: How to work from anywhere and follow your passions w/ Laura Peña
Making career decisions that are based on your heart and not your wallet is tough. It’s also important if you plan on having a fulfilling career. Don’t be scared, others have made the difficult transition and my guest today might just inspire you to follow your passions too!
026: How to create habits that will help your career
Constructing good habits and sticking with them can be hard. With all the different parts of being a motion designer, let alone just being a functioning human, there’s so much to do all the time. Having good and productive habits is the key, and that’s what I want to talk with you about today.
025: How to get hired by companies like Facebook as a motion designer w/ Sabrina Curry
Sharing your work and asking for feedback is nerve-wracking. It’s a vulnerable place to put yourself, but as today’s guest emphasizes, it may be the most important way to furthering your career and growing your craft. If you want your career to take off, you have to take chances. Today, Sabrina Curry tells us how she did it!
024: A legal crash course for motion designers w/ Jamie Lieberman
Let’s face it, we’re motion designers, not legal experts. But in this business, there are myriad legal concerns from understanding contracts to protecting intellectual property. This all may seem scary, but as my guest will tell you, they are nothing to be afraid of.
023: How to find & grow community as a freelancer w/ JR.canest
As freelancers, we often miss out on the team building and community that people in companies and studios have. There’s so much we can learn from each other, but miss out on because we are off on our own. I know this is something I’ve experienced. Today, we’re diving into the topic of how to build those connections and how it will support you in your work.
022: Art School vs Online Courses: The Pros & Cons w/ Dorca Musseb & Ryan Summers
So you want to be a motion designer. To go to art school or not? There is a healthy debate over whether or not a formal education is worth your time and money. Especially now with the proliferation of online courses, many aspiring designers are wondering if art school is still worthwhile, and today we’re diving into the topic with Dorca Musseb and Ryan Summers.
021: How To Shape The Life You Want Through Your Freelance Business w/ Tom Davis
As a freelancer, it can be tricky finding the right balance between pleasing your clients and building the work-life balance that is best for you. Tom Davis joins us today to discuss how he has built a business that is fulfilling on both a personal and professional level.
020: 6 tips to avoid burnout and achieve your goals
I don’t know about you, but it often feels to me like there’s a pressure in our industry to always be doing absolutely everything at once. Client work, personal...
019: How to use your network to move your career forward w/ Caitlin Cadieux
How much networking do you do in the motion community? Have you ever done a speaking gig? Even though these might not be first things that come to mind when it comes to...
018: When is the right time to make a career turn? w/ Michelle Higa Fox
Over the course of an entire career, spanning different jobs, companies and goals, a lot of people find that their priorities shift, and so do their personal...
017: What Is GDPR And Why Do You Need To Know About It? w/ Silvia Baumgart
Disclaimer: This podcast is for general guidance only and discusses the legal position in the UK at the time of publication unless stated otherwise. You must take legal...
016: How Niching Down Can Help You Get More Clients w/ Jess Peterson
As freelance designers, many of us remain generalists, afraid we’ll lose project opportunities and income if we specialize too much. Unfortunately, that also means we’re...
015: How To Protect Your Work As A Motion Designer w/ Silvia Baumgart Pt 2
Disclaimer: This podcast is for general guidance only and discusses the legal position in the UK at the time of publication unless stated otherwise. You must take...
014: What You Need To Know About Intellectual Property & Contracts As A Motion Designer w/ Silvia Baumgart Pt 1
Disclaimer: This podcast is for general guidance only and discusses the legal position in the UK at the time of publication unless stated otherwise. You must take...
013: How To Think About Sound Design & Music As An Animator w/ Wesley Slover
As designers, a lot of us love to think that we are in complete control over the outcome and success of our projects. But how many times have you been blown away...
012: How To Make The Leap From Full Time To Freelance w/ Mitch Myers
Many of us struggle to make the transition and shift from agency or studio work to independent freelancer. In today’s conversation, we go in-depth on that first year of...
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