Jordan Scott is a 2D animator, designer and illustrator currently residing in Brooklyn, NY. He is in the process of transitioning from freelancing to art directing for the Odd Fellows Studio in Portland. During the conversation, we discussed Ice Cream Hater, how to get started in freelance, and the importance of finding work that fulfills you. Links: Twitter https://twitter.com/jdashscott Website http://j-scott.com/ Ice Cream Hater https://twitter.com/icecreamhater Odd Fellows http://www.oddfellows.tv/ Highlights: -How Jordan got started -Making movies in high school -Vancouver Film School -Digital Kitchen, Lifelong Friendship Society -Getting laid off and forced into freelancing -How to approach freelance work -What to put on your website -Honesty is the best medicine -Being clear on money, time and expectations with clients -Share your work -”It would be like painting something and putting it in the closet” -Odd Fellows -Why the shift from freelance to full-time -Pros and cons of working in a team vs. freelancing -Ice Cream Hater -Dream client: a client who is open, honest and ready to take risks -Favorite animated film: Peter Pan -What do your parents think you do: no one is really sure -Animalator: a bear Animalators is part of the Gradient Podcast Network. Learn more at Gradient.is.
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