07-17-2012, 11:55 AM
Maybe we can have a list like the resource thread linking to job areas/opportunities? Don't know if that will offend some people. I feel your situation though, and there's really no easy answer that I can give.
Only basic advice would be to get a portfolio on your blog or wherever that shows exactly what you want to be doing and to the BEST of your abilities. Illustration? Have a load of illustrations you spent a lot of time on. Character Design? Have a bunch of character designs you spent a lot of time on. And etc... Also, have all your contact information on your images. Then just start applying everywhere for the kind of work you're looking for. But, that's easier said than done.
Also, it might be wise to go out and look for what kind of jobs people are hiring for right now, just so you can have an idea of what kind of portfolio you can work towards.
Only basic advice would be to get a portfolio on your blog or wherever that shows exactly what you want to be doing and to the BEST of your abilities. Illustration? Have a load of illustrations you spent a lot of time on. Character Design? Have a bunch of character designs you spent a lot of time on. And etc... Also, have all your contact information on your images. Then just start applying everywhere for the kind of work you're looking for. But, that's easier said than done.
Also, it might be wise to go out and look for what kind of jobs people are hiring for right now, just so you can have an idea of what kind of portfolio you can work towards.