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CAREER EDUCATION FOR ANIMATION, VFX & GAMES

Talent is not enough.Positioning makes it visible.

A keynote and a hands-on workshop that help artists understand how creative hiring works, position their value, and move forward with a practical career plan.

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Built from both sides of the hiring table.

600+artists placed
6K+applications reviewed
18years in production
2,000largest live audience

02THE OFFER

Two formats. One outcome:
artists who know how to move forward.

Built from both sides of the hiring table, these sessions show students what the industry actually looks for, where applications break down, and what to do next.

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KEYNOTE

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How to leave school looking ready for the real industry.

From School to Studio: Make Your Talent Impossible to Ignore

School can teach the craft, but it cannot do the positioning, networking, interview preparation, or follow-up for you. This keynote shows students how to use their time strategically, close the gap to an employable standard, and leave looking like a professional ready to contribute.

FORMAT60 min + 15 min Q&A
AUDIENCEStudents at any stage, tailored from early study to the first job search
CAPACITYAuditoriums and conference stages

TAKEAWAYS

  1. 01Use school strategically to close the gap between coursework and employable work
  2. 02Understand the skills, standards, and signals studios use when hiring
  3. 03Present reels, portfolios, profiles, and yourself like a professional before graduation
  4. 04Position a specialty, creative voice, and value proposition with confidence
  5. 05Build genuine industry relationships through networking and outreach that feels human
  6. 06Prepare for competitive interviews and stand out beyond the work itself
  7. 07Ask for useful feedback, handle rejection, and turn a no into a better next step
  8. 08Negotiate thoughtfully and start the first role from a stronger position
Best for

Schools, festivals, orientation weeks, creative conferences and large industry events.

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WORKSHOP

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A working session for turning student work into a professional opportunity.

From Portfolio to Opportunity: A Hands-On Career Workshop

Students bring their reels, portfolios, CVs, and profiles into the room. Alex compares them against real hiring signals, gives live examples and feedback, and helps improve presentation, positioning, networking, interview readiness, feedback loops, and job-search strategy.

FORMAT4 hours, interactive
AUDIENCEStudents near graduation and recent graduates, tailored to their level
CAPACITY15 to 30 ideal, adaptable to 50

TAKEAWAYS

  1. 01Benchmark current work against the level studios actually hire
  2. 02Find and fix gaps in reels, portfolios, CVs, LinkedIn, and online presence
  3. 03Present a specialty, voice, and value proposition clearly
  4. 04Practice introductions, networking messages, and outreach that does not feel awkward
  5. 05Prepare interview stories and answers that help students stand out among other candidates
  6. 06Build a feedback loop for applications, rejection, and follow-up
  7. 07Plan the right amount of focused job-search effort for the current market
  8. 08Understand first offers, negotiation, and how to avoid starting below your value
Best for

Career centers, graduating cohorts, professional development programs and event breakouts.

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03WHAT CHANGES

Your audience leaves with more than notes.

01

Career clarity

A realistic target role and a map of what it takes to reach it.

02

Stronger positioning

Language to explain their value in terms studios and clients understand.

03

A portfolio strategy

A plan for showing the right work, not simply more work.

04

A repeatable system

Practical actions for applications, networking, interviews, and follow-up.

04THE SPEAKER

Industry experience meets hiring intelligence.

Alex Kong has spent 18 years working in animation, VFX, and games on projects including The Mitchells vs. the Machines, The LEGO Movie 2, Marvel’s What If…?, and Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.

Parallel to production, he has spent 14 years as a specialized creative headhunter, placing 600+ artists and reviewing over 6,000 applications, and 10+ years coaching artists through the decisions that shape sustainable careers.

“I don’t teach career theory. I’ve lived it, hired for it, and helped hundreds of artists navigate it.”
SELECTED EXPERIENCE

SENIOR LAYOUT ARTIST

LEAD LAYOUT ARTIST

PREVIS / CINEMATICS ARTIST

CREATIVE HEADHUNTER

CAREER COACH

Production experience connected to

Sony Pictures Imageworks
Animal Logic
Marvel Studios
BRON Studios
Warner Bros.

Presented at schools, festivals and industry events including

Tecnológico de Monterrey
UDEM
Autodesk University
Universidad Anáhuac
UVM
Campus Party
FICG
Creativa Fest

05SELECTED PROJECTS

A career built across stories, studios, and real-time worlds.

A few projects Alex has contributed to across feature animation, VFX, television, and games, through layout, previs, animation, and cinematics.

SWIPE TO EXPLORE

05IN THE ROOM

Career conversations built for creative audiences.

Alex Kong presenting to students at Tecnológico de Monterrey
Alex Kong leading a career workshop with students
Alex Kong speaking on a conference stage

06EASY TO PROGRAM

Built to fit your audience.

01

LANGUAGE

English or Spanish
02

DELIVERY

On-site or live online
03

CUSTOMIZATION

Examples and emphasis adapted to your audience
04

MATERIALS

Actionable frameworks and participant exercises

07FAQ

01Can the session be customized?+

Yes. The examples, depth, and emphasis can be adapted to students, working professionals, a specific discipline, or the theme of your event.

02Is the content relevant beyond 3D artists?+

Yes. The hiring and positioning principles apply across animation, VFX, games, illustration, concept art, production, and adjacent creative roles.

03Can the workshop support larger groups?+

The best working size is 15 to 30 participants. It can be adapted for groups of up to 50 with more structured exercises and less individual feedback.

04What does the organizer need to provide?+

A screen or projector, audio, and a microphone for larger rooms. Workshop attendees should bring a laptop or a way to access their portfolio and professional profiles.

08INTERESTED?

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