Episode 56: 2D Animator Josh Pinker On How Networking With Studios Actually Works

This episode features 2D animator Josh Pinker on how to network properly in the animation industry (so everyone knows who you are). He also shares how he developed his latest e-book Your Animated Journey, a self-help guide to getting hired and working your way up as an animator. You’ll also learn: *How to use LinkedIn’s algorithm to get a job *The three not-so-talked about things that will get you hired (hint: they having nothing to do with your animation skills) *Why Canada is a better opportunity than the US if you want to be a 2D Animator More about Josh Pinker: Originally from New Jersey, Josh Pinker graduated from Lesley University with a degree in animation. Since then he’s worked on more than a dozen TV shows including Teen Titans Go, My Little Pony, UniKitty, Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood, Corner Gas, and the Cyanic and Happiness shorts. He is currently animating on Big Blue at Guru Studio in Toronto. *Support the kickstarter for Josh’s e-book Your Animated Journey: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/your-animated-journey-e-book#/ *Follow Josh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatkidpinker/ *Check out Josh’s website: https://www.pinkerart.com/