Non-videogame art jobs?
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Hey guys,

So.. I'm 24 w/ a science degree and I had this idea to switch into concept art. I am not sure about my current level but I'd say I am "intermediate". I am currently on the summer break of my job (I work in a public school) so I am dedicating my time to studying, drawing, and learning.

I was planning on moving back to Los Angeles to attend the Concept Design academy next summer in their "Entertainment Design" suggested schedule. But to be honest, after reading about how bad the environment is working in games in terms of work/life balance, etc, as well as the general competitiveness, I have cold feet.

I am not sure if the 3+ years of extremely hard work to bring myself up to the level necessary would be worth it for me personally. For a low-paying unstable job with extremely long hours, with fierce competition.


So, given this, I am wondering if there are any other fields that need the same skills required in concept art/entertainment design that aren't in the video game/movie industry, where the working conditions are better and there are more jobs generally.


Thank you very much for your advice,

Fueras
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Non-videogame art jobs? - by Fueras - 08-09-2014, 12:51 AM
RE: Non-videogame art jobs? - by Madzia - 08-09-2014, 01:44 AM
RE: Non-videogame art jobs? - by Fueras - 08-09-2014, 02:12 AM
RE: Non-videogame art jobs? - by rafa zanchetin - 08-09-2014, 02:54 AM
RE: Non-videogame art jobs? - by Fueras - 08-09-2014, 03:17 AM
RE: Non-videogame art jobs? - by Madzia - 08-09-2014, 05:37 AM
RE: Non-videogame art jobs? - by Amit Dutta - 08-09-2014, 11:16 AM
RE: Non-videogame art jobs? - by Fueras - 08-09-2014, 10:11 PM
RE: Non-videogame art jobs? - by Amit Dutta - 08-10-2014, 11:06 AM
RE: Non-videogame art jobs? - by Fueras - 08-10-2014, 10:13 PM
RE: Non-videogame art jobs? - by Amit Dutta - 08-12-2014, 07:15 PM
RE: Non-videogame art jobs? - by Amit Dutta - 08-13-2014, 07:12 AM
RE: Non-videogame art jobs? - by Fueras - 08-15-2014, 07:59 AM
RE: Non-videogame art jobs? - by jaheen100 - 12-05-2016, 09:56 PM
RE: Non-videogame art jobs? - by Alopex - 01-14-2017, 09:42 PM

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