Interactive Media and Design

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1 Interactive Media and Design

2 INTERACTIVE MEDIA jobs edge/ index.php.portfolio/games jobs co.uk/en/career-areas/creative-content/creative/ 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 application form to register your interest.

3 VACANCIES, RESIDENCIES AND COMPETITIONS trainee-schemes-andapprenticeships jobs multimedia.htm jobs.com jobs/media/digital/ traineefinder/ companies/animation-vfx/ trainee-schemes-andapprenticeships 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

4 COPYRIGHT/INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY/BUSINESS ADVICE Free intellectual property advice for creative businesses Business support/investment for creative businesses bit.ly/i7yq9m Nesta s creative enterprise toolkit Please also refer to the self- employment section of our website: SHOWCASING CREATIVE WORK GENERAL watch?v=aye-b5alnb0 RECRUITMENT AGENCIES jobs.chinwag.com digital media jobs gateway-to-games.html aquent.co.uk ukjobs.asp 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 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. 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

5 GRAPHIC DESIGN AND ILLUSTRATION org.uk co.uk/artists The British Association of Art Therapists. Careers information 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 directory of artists/art professionals, Not for profit Arts Studio Association of Illustrators website. Includes events, portfolios 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 companies although some are self-employed. The Association of Medical Illustrators has an international directory of medical illustrators REGISTERING WITH THE UWL EMPLOYMENT SERVICE UWL Students and Graduates can register to receive vacancies and details about on-campus and external events here:

6 SOCIAL MEDIA - TWITTER Twitter and LinkedIn are useful sources to find potential employers, industry contacts and vacancies. Companies to follow on Graphic Design and Design and @CreativeAccess EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES The University of West London Careers and Employment Service promotes equal opportunities both as a service provider and in its interaction with students, graduates, staff, employers, voluntary organisations and other external agencies regardless of age, colour, creed, disability, ethnic or national origin, family responsibilities, gender (including gender reassignment), marital status, political beliefs, race, religion, sexual orientation, sexuality and socio-economic background. This statement is in compliance with the University of West London s Equal Opportunities Policy Statements which can be accessed on the website: The equal opportunities section of the Careers Resource Area has further specialist information. We value your feedback. If you feel we have not addressed any issues concerning the above, please let us know. UWL Careers uwlcareersblog.wordpress.com/ uwl.ac.uk/careers Leaflet last updated: Maggie Danquah, August 2015 Design: Marketing Office