Speaking to Lucy about this she suggested a couple of different jobs within Its Nice That or that exist across studios in general:
- A lot of illustrators she knows work as studio managers. Often this is only a 3 day week, leaving the rest to work on personal projects or client briefs.
- Project Manager - commissioning and talking to illustrators/designers. Scouting out spaces for events.
- Staff Writer (Lucy's job) - writing content for Its Nice That.
Lucy mentioned that internships at Its Nice That may be coming up soon which I would be very interested in applying to - other possible places she suggested as well were:
- Nowness
- Risotto
- Hato Press
- Dazed
In terms of getting my work out there and possibly gaining editorial work, she also suggested emailing a pdf portfolio to student-friendly magazines asking for advice:
- The Smudge (Clay Hixon)
- Shortlist
- Intern mag
After Hanbury Hall I was concerned that my portfolio of work does not have a clear sense of direction, both in terms of content and visual aesthetics. The trouble is I enjoy creating work that is highly shape-based and abstract, but also like dealing with editorial or research-based briefs that need more figurative illustrations to communicate with an audience. I am also constantly looking to expand my work - into animation or illustrative products like ceramics, weave or print. Lucy made the point that diversity in style or application is good, just that as a practitioner you need to demonstrate that there is a consistency within each of these aesthetics so that a client knows your reliable - angle and edit your portfolio towards your employer, if only one type of imagery is appropriate then that is what you should show them. Its Nice That also look for a series or collection of images - a passion project that can written about as a singular piece.
Moving Forward:
- Keep an eye out on https://www.ifyoucouldjobs.com/ for internships.
- Email Lucy inviting her to the end year show in London.
- Create portfolios to send to different avenues of work - e.g. magazines (editorial), print studios.
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