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Dan3d
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 30, 2001 12:28 pm     Reply with quote
That is insane. If I could get that to be interviewed, then I would make a living on being interviewed .
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 30, 2001 2:39 pm     Reply with quote
The person must have thought that this was a team of rookies or n00bs. Either way I am glad that we aren't the only ones LMAO.


Peace,
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 30, 2001 4:17 pm     Reply with quote
Ego problem if you ask me.
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Socar MYLES
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 30, 2001 5:10 pm     Reply with quote
Unless the $300 was intended to cover travel expenses, yes, that is utter madness.

Personally, I would not travel a long distance for a job interview at my own expense. However, I would not expect a prospective employer to pay travel expenses unless he was pretty damn sure he wanted to hire me.

Anyone who expects payment simply for an interview is living in a dream world.
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Wireframe
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 30, 2001 11:53 pm     Reply with quote
I have 21 years of computer experience and about that much time of fine art experience. I have recently started working for a new company as art director. I need to tell you I couldn't be happier. However, as I was pouring over e-mails I came across something odd. Someone actually wanted my boss to pay $300 just so I can interview them. Now is it me or is that person a little insane?

I want honest opinions here please. Note no names were mentioned to protect everyone involved so dont ask.

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Wireframe
"Your only limit is your imagination"
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 31, 2001 2:42 am     Reply with quote
A little bit off the topic here, but, you said you just got hired as an Art Director...

what are the usual qualifications for an Art Director? I mean do you need to have gone to art school or can you work your way up to AD?

What is usually expected?
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Wireframe
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 31, 2001 9:29 am     Reply with quote
To be an AD you need a extensive art background such as going to school. You also need to be able to manage. And as if that wasn't enough you need to be able to fill the shoes or guide any artist that is under you at any time. This means knowing animation, lighting, level editing, modeling, texturing, and shading. You also have to have a lot of experience in the game industry. It is a lot of work and you will not create nearly as much artwork as you would in a lesser position, but hey.. I am in charge of bringing a vision that me and the creative director share. Its a lot of work with a lot of rewards and I am having a lot of fun.

Oh for reference, it was to interview via mIRC. So uhmm, yeah, a big ego which is not needed on my team of fun loving artists.

Peace all,
Wireframe
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 02, 2001 6:59 pm     Reply with quote
If he wanted to charge you 300 just for the interview.. imagine how much he expected the salary to be??! Some people think working in the game industry means you drive ferraris around which nekked women in the back.. (thats only weekends .. not).. I guess some people are just stupid.. no?
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