7 WEEKS • ONLINE • INSTRUCTOR-LEAD • SKILL-FOCUSED

Portfolios & Resumes
For Creatives

with Melissa Altobello

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LEARN THE "GET HIRED" PIPELINE!

As a member of the Recruiting Committee at Sucker Punch Productions, Senior Environment Artist Melissa Altobello sees it all -- the good and the not-so-good.

Learn how to present yourself clearly and promote yourself professionally so you can land that dream job.

Melissa will teach you what to highlight and what to trim so you can craft a professional presence that will get you hired.

This Portfolio & Resumes For Creatives course will consist of seven modules of live lessons and reviews, covering everything from cover letters and resumes to digital profiles and social media -- everything you need to focus on to get the job.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

The course will go through the process of crafting your professional profile and presentation. From resumes and cover letters to portfolios and digital profiles to art tests and interviews, the student will receive guidance and feedback on how to approach each element to stand out from the crowd. Students will learn how to present their best selves on various platforms to get the best results.

By the end of the course, students should know how to approach the job application process with confidence. They should also have developed a professional profile.

Skill Level: Intermediate
Course Format: Standard
Duration: 7 Weeks + Lifetime Access

Lecture Type: Live weekly
Assignment: Deadlines each week
Feedback: Live weekly

By the end of the course, you'll:

Know where to present information for optimal visibility and effect.

Know how to develop and maintain your digital profile.

Have mastered your way through the "Get Hired" pipeline.

Have developed elements of your professional profile.

CURRICULUM

Our Industry-Standard curriculum is built together with today's best artists to bring you the highest quality training possible. Achieve your dreams today.

WEEK 1

Resume

What to include and what to leave out
Standard blocks and how to organize
Paragraphs vs bullets
How to customize for each application

WEEK 2

Writing

How to write clear information
Promote yourself without going over the top
Flow, reducing redundancy, rewording repetition
Pare down content without losing what's important

WEEK 3

Visuals

Know what to add (if anything) as visual flare
Keep visual elements from being distracting
Graphics as enhancement vs attention-grabbers
Optimize graphics for print

WEEK 4

Cover Letter

Importance of keeping it short & sweet
How to create a template to re-use and customize for each studio
Make a personal impression
What details to include, what to leave out

WEEK 5

Portfolio

How to organize content
(best work, contact info, resume)
Learn to self edit so every piece serves your job hunt
Optimize images and gallery
Choose website host

WEEK 6

Blogs & Extra Work

Importance of personal projects
How to display traditional work
How to grant access to downloadable resume, LinkedIn profile
Website resume vs job application submissions

WEEK 7

Final Look

Examine everything for continuity and best representation of self
How to apply to jobs and prepare for art tests
What are Hiring Managers looking for?
Q&A about Hiring Process

About your Instructor

Melissa Altobello

Melissa is a Senior Environment Artist with a specialization in hand sculpted and painted textures for next gen video games. She's been in the industry over 8 years, most of which was spent working on AAA titles with Naughty Dog. Currently she's working at Sucker Punch Productions in the Seattle area.