Are you currently searching for TouchDesigner jobs? Here you can find recommendations and tips to get noticed by potential clients. Let’s start!
“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life”. Confucius was right. Although TouchDesigner had not yet been invented in his time, a career in immersive and interaction design is the goal of many of us, me included.
But the hard truth is that getting noticed out there can be challenging. The competition is strong. So how can we stand out from the crowd and find new jobs or clients? Let’s see some practical suggestions that are based upon my personal experience (although my social channels should definitely need a boost).
Learn, learn, learn
The first recommendation is the most obvious one. If you want to get noticed for TouchDesigner jobs, you have to show relevant skills in order to be competitive. So improve your knowledge day after day, explore new ideas and never stop learning. There are tons of tutorials out there, not to mention those you can find in this blog, and our YouTube channel 🙂
TOP TIP: Strong technical skills can be helpful in finding TouchDesigner jobs, so devote time to topics such as Python, communication protocols, APIs and so on.
Get the most out of social media
Social media is one of the best places where you can showcase your work to potential clients. You can leverage Instagram and Facebook to share your experience and your portfolio, as well as use them to get actively engaged in dedicated groups and communities. Social media can help you in reaching new contacts on a global scale. You can also consider promoting your portfolio reel through ads.
TOP TIP: In social media, strategy is the key. So focus on your target, create your own tone of voice, be consistent and dedicate time to nurture your community.
Do you have a website?
Potential clients want to know who you are. A website is the right place to introduce yourself to the world. Buy your domain, install a simple and clear template and build your online showcase. It is important to include a portfolio on your website (see below). In addition, learn some basic SEO techniques in order to enhance your ranking on search engines.
TOP TIP: Link your website to analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) and start exploring who your visitors are, where they come from and which are the most visited pages.
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These templates shed light into the most useful and sometimes obtuse features of TouchDesigner.
They’re designed to be immediately applicable for the complete TouchDesigner beginner, while also providing inspiration for the advanced user.
Do you have a portfolio?
If you want to find TouchDesigner jobs – and creative jobs in general – you need to have a portfolio. It is the best way to showcase your works and your background. Do not worry if you are still at the beginning of the journey. Be clear and sincere and share all the relevant info your clients could expect from you.
TOP TIP: Your portfolio is your business card. So devote time to design your portfolio, choose the right format, proper colors and fonts. And be concise: the average attention span is seven seconds.
Get involved and share
Building a strong online presence can help you in finding your dream job. That is why it is important to be actively involved in online communities and share your experience. Dedicate time to engage with other TouchDesigner users on the Derivative forum, on Facebook groups and Reddit subreddits.
TOP TIP: You could consider as well to share your patches and projects on online repositories such as GitHub. It is an added value for potential clients searching for new ideas.
Actively search for TouchDesigner jobs
Last but not least, if you want to set a career in TouchDesigner, start searching for job openings. A good starting point is the Job Board of The Interactive & Immersive HQ website. The Derivative Job Board is another great place to find job listings and collaboration proposals. Finally, have a search on Google to find companies that include TouchDesigner-based projects in their market offer. You could send them a spontaneous application email. Oh, and do not forget to send them your portfolio!
Wrap Up
Getting noticed for TouchDesigner jobs means investing your time in promoting yourself. This can be tricky, especially at the beginning of the journey. But don’t worry: learn and improve your skills, build your online presence, create your network and go!
