Interactive Media and Design
INTERACTIVE MEDIA www.bima.co.uk British Interactive Multimedia Association. Jobs, events, blog section and a company directory. Tutorials and job vacancies including animation, games, visual effects/vfx www.creativeblog.com/computer-arts-magazine www.dneg.com/career_profiles www.mad.co.uk www.ukwda.org. motiongrapher.com/jobs dotmogo.com/dotmogo -directory www.awn.com www.aardman.com Visual effects company, jobs, VFX careers information Marketing, advertising and design jobs. UK Web Designer Association 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. www.tiga.org www.gamesindustry.biz www.edge-online.com www.creativeengland.co.uk/ index.php.portfolio/games www.pact.co.uk 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 Trade association for UK games industry, Jobs, news events 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 The British Association of Art Therapists. A charitable organisation providing studio space, digital art courses, arts projects etc. Includes vacancies in the Arts and events. A directory of artists/art professionals, showcases contemporary art; jobs, exhibitions 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
VACANCIES, RESIDENCIES AND COMPETITIONS jobs.designweek.co.uk Industry and jobs website for the design sector www.bbc.co.uk/careers/ Including digital media, technology and UX design media trainee-schemes-andapprenticeships creativereview.co.uk/jobs www.kent.ac.uk/careers/ multimedia.htm www.artsculturemedia jobs.com creativematch.com www.a-n.co.uk www.designdirectory.co.uk www.creativeheads.net www.creativepool.co.uk www.designjobsboards.com 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 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. Digital jobs The Arts Council s free e-jobs list IT volunteering opportunities Job site for IT professionals. 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 RECRUITMENT AGENCIES jobs.chinwag.com digital media jobs www.propellondon.com www.gamesrecruit.co.uk www.aswift.com Video games and mobile entertainment industries. www.datascope.co.uk International recruitment site: games, animation, web... www.datascope.co.uk/ Links to games sites and UK games companies gateway-to-games.html aquent.co.uk Design, media/broadcast, online marketing vacancies www.gamestester.com/ ukjobs.asp www.jmdigital.com All types of digital jobs. www.animatedjobs.com www.digitalgurus.co.uk Vacancies include design, motion graphic etc www.majorplayers.co.uk Digital and design roles including freelance opportunities
COPYRIGHT/BUSINESS ADVICE www.own-it.org Free intellectual property advice for creative businesses www.nesta.org.uk Business support/investment for creative businesses bit.ly/i7yq9m Nesta s creative enterprise toolkit SOCIAL MEDIA - TWITTER Twitter and LinkedIn are useful sources to find potential employers, industry contacts and vacancies. Animation @thecrewingco @framestore @animationjobs Games @gamesjobsfeed @datascope @playstationjobs Design and Web Design @ukwdajobs @bubblejobsad @di_jobs SHOWCASING CREATIVE WORK https://dribble.com/about www.behance.net www.deviantart.com www.vimeo.com A global online community for designers; includes jobs Showcases creative work; creative work ranges from architecture to web design Video sharing website GENERAL www.creativeskillset.org www.yourcreativefuture.org ccskills.org.uk/careers www.animationfestivals.com/festivals-list //new.a-n.co.uk/news/single/just-published-signpostguide-for-new-artists/1 www.csd.org.uk //guru.bafta.org Specialist creative industries careers organisation The guide to education and career opportunities in the creative industries. Careers site includes a jobs and opportunities section. International film festivals site with submission deadlines. Signpost, stepping out as a new artist. A guide for art and design graduates. 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!
Other resources available on the First floor, Villiers House, Ealing. The Careers Resource Area (CRA) has a range of publications which may be useful in your job search or planning further study: Self-employment leaflet Useful websites and vacancy sources for media and design careers Maggie Danquah, The Careers and Employment Service Creative CV Guide. Jan Cole, The University for the Creative Arts, University College Falmouth, University of the Arts London 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: www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/policies/equality-and-diversity 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. www.facebook.com/uwlcareers UWL Careers uwlcareersblog.wordpress.com/ uwl.ac.uk/careers Leaflet last updated: Maggie Danquah, April 2015 Design: Marketing Office