LeChuck

Hi, Can't believe I have only just stumbled across most of the replies on this... definitely need to update my Cafe settings 😅 Thanks again to all who have replied. I have read all of them and they are super insightful and useful! Since writing my initial post I have actually left my job and ventured into the freelance world. Funnily enough it seems that is what a lot of you had suggested to do 😛 Definitely feel nervous about the whole thing but also excited at having flexibly and being able to work on different projects.

Thanks Rfanoni. Super interesting to know. Definitely something I will be considering in the future. Thanks

Hi Jops, Thanks for your response. Very interesting indeed. Yes totally agree 2D graphic work often has very quick turn arounds so little time to plan your time efficiently. I am indeed finding out that with 3D there are many things to learn and many different types of software to go with it. I started with Cinema 4D, then the render engines like Octane and Redshift and now getting into things like ZBrush and Substance Painter... lots to learn. I guess with 2D graphics the advantage generally speaking is everything is contained within the Adobe Suite. I knew in the back of my mind that a shift in career to 3D is not going to magically solve some of the issue I mentioned in my original message, I guess these types of things happen no matter what industry you're in, but like you say as 3D is so big there is no chance you will get bored 😛 In an ideal world I would like to do a hybrid role of graphics work and 3D. I guess I just need to keep an eye out for companies which offer this position. Thanks again for your message. It has been super insightful. Thanks

Hi, I am considering moving into a career in 3D/visualisation/VFX but wanted to get some opinions from the internet first. For the last eight years I have been working as a graphic designer. I started off in a local printers and eventually worked my way up into one of London’s top advertising agencies. On the side I have been teaching myself Cinema 4D/Octane/Redshift etc. and have really enjoyed this aspect of the work. I mainly got into 3D for the the sake of visualising 2D graphics onto packaging/products but have come to immerse myself even more into this field to the point where I am looking at making this my main career. What would people suggest as a way of getting into the 3D industry? I understand I would have to go down to a junior/intern level for any companies to consider taking me on due to my beginner experience. Are the salaries higher compared to other creative roles? Is the work/life balance any better than other creative roles? Or do people in 3D tend to go freelance? Totally open to any advice as I am in the dark on this one. Thanks in advance 🙂