Careers Event | Design a Work Portfolio – start your career in the creative industries

This workshop provides an essential guide to creating a standout portfolio tailored for creatives. Participants will learn how to showcase their work, skills, and creative process effectively to attract potential clients, employers, or collaborators. The session covers portfolio structure, visual storytelling, selecting the right projects, and tips on creating an impactful portfolio for design, illustration and print as well as for film and animative films. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your portfolio, this workshop equips you with the tools to highlight your unique design identity. 

Schedule and topics: 

1:30PM – 1:45PM CET – Martyna Zmijewska

Introduction to Portfolio for Creatives 

1:45PM – 2:10PM CET – Moylin Chong

Portfolio for Film and Animative Films  

This presentation explores how filmmakers and animators can create powerful portfolios that capture their unique artistic vision and technical expertise. Students will learn strategies for showcasing a range of work, including storyboards, character designs, visual effects, and completed films. The session will focus on curating a portfolio that highlights creativity, storytelling skills, and technical proficiency based on SophieLi portfolio example. 

2:10PM – 2:30PM CET – Nicole Pfeiffer

Portfolio for Illustration and Print 

This session delves into creating a compelling portfolio for illustrator and print art. It covers key elements such as curating a cohesive body of work, selecting projects that highlight your unique style, and organizing your portfolio for maximum visual impact. Students will learn how to effectively present illustrations for books, editorial work, posters, and other print media, as well as tips for both digital and physical portfolios. 

2:30PM – 2:40PM CET – Jonas Becker

Different sides of a portfolio – how to get noticed in the creative industries   

In this session, we explore the multifaceted nature of portfolios and how to leverage them to stand out in the competitive creative industries. Students will learn how to present their work in diverse formats—ranging from digital platforms to physical presentations—and how to tailor their portfolio for various audiences, including agencies, clients, and collaborators. The session will provide insights into storytelling through your portfolio, showcasing versatility, and positioning yourself to attract attention in fields like design, film, illustration, and more. 

2:40PM – 3:00PM CET – Q&A 

Speakers: 

MA PgCert Martyna Zmijewska, Careers Advisor

Moylin Chong, Lecturer in Games and Design

Nicole Pfeiffer, Lecturer Graphic Design and Illustration

Jonas Becker, Lecturer in Photography and Professional Practice