typical first day work?

[BlendCRV]

Hey guys,

Im curious what type of work one would expect to receive on a first day job as a sculptor, be it Alias or clay....or during the first month for that matter...
I'm an Alias guy with traditional clay training, but I feel I excel on the tube...

Thanks...

[Jeff McGahey]

Hello BlendCRV,

The answer to your question depends on the type of position you were going into. If you were starting in a permanent position you would first be initiated into the company and their policies, this would probably take a few days and then you would be put on a project with one or more of your new colleagues to help you ease your way into their system of working.

If you were starting at a new company as a contractor you would be first shown around the studio and introduced to the staff, assigned to a project which you will be expected to execute straightaway (whether you are working with clay or Alias).

The difference between the two is that as a permanent employee of a company they are prepared to give you on-going training but as a contractor they are hiring you with the understanding that you already posess the knowledge to complete projects.

Best of Luck

Jeff

[BlendCRV]

Hi Jeff,

Thank you very much for the reply and information. It was exactly what I was looking for.

I would love to shoot for a position as a direct-hire in the GM Detroit studio, but I hear its very difficult to get a direct placement without being contract first?

Thanks!