Frequently Asked Questions

Can I still benefit from the Mentorship if I'm still a student, if I need to level up my skills, or if I'm not close to professional technique yet?

Absolutely !

Our Mentorship program is not limited to "almost-pro" artists or digital art school graduates. The strategies, tips, and insights you will gain can be applied regardless of your current skill level, and could actually fast-track your development by pointing you to the right direction.

Keep in mind that when you apply, acceptance indicates our confidence in your readiness for this intensive program and your potential to secure a job in a reasonable timeframe.

If you're not initially accepted but are still eager to participate, acknowledging the significant effort needed and that immediate job placement isn't guaranteed, you can appeal the decision. We would then engage in a further discussion to determine if this program would indeed be beneficial for you in the medium to long term.

How much time per week does the Mentorship require me to invest for the homework and then to craft my portfolio?

If you want to really do it properly, the course assumes you have at least 6 to 12 hours per week to devote to watching the videos and doing your homework.

Of course, the more you can work, the better, and it is absolutely crucial that you do the homework every week.

Nothing in the homework is hard to do however and the bonus documents and resources should also save you a lot of time and headache !

Regarding the Group Sessions, each of them takes around 3 hours. And we are having 2 sessions per week for 5 weeks.

What language is the mentorship conducted in?

The mentorship is conducted in English, seasoned with a hint of Baguette accent, as I'm French. As long as you have a decent grasp of English, you'll be just fine. For added assistance, we provide text transcripts for the video course.

Which platforms will be used for the Group Sessions and Communication during the Mentorship?

Discord and a few Emails !

Will the group sessions be recorded?

Yes !
You will be granted a link to the replays as soon as they are uploaded online.

What happens if I can't attend the mentorship due to unforeseen circumstances?

We understand that unexpected events occur. If you happen to miss a session, don't worry, you can watch the replay and we'll make time during the next session for you to catch up. In the event of multiple absences, we'll work together to devise a suitable catch-up plan, provided this benefit is not exploited.

How much time will I need to craft my portfolio?

It took most of our past mentees and students an average of 3 months to redo their portfolio from scratch while most of them were having a full/part time job on the side to pay their bills. They were working on their portfolio during the evening and week-end.

Of course, the more time you can allocate on it, the faster it will be. Our fastest mentee got his portfolio 100% done in 5 weeks !

Is this an art technique course? Does the course cover art techniques?

This mentorship is primarily focused on equipping you with the professional aspect of the job, not just the art techniques. However, in Week 2, we'll discuss in depth the art techniques and tools you need to develop. During Week 4 and 5, you'll receive feedback and paintovers on a test piece, a crucial step in preparing for your full portfolio.

My job is niche and/or I work in 3D/VFX, and I know you are a concept artist. Is the mentorship suitable for different styles or non-AAA work? Can it help me even if I'm not a concept artist?

Absolutely !

The mentorship is style and job-independent. I've had successful experience art directing and teaching across various styles and topics, even those outside my usual focus. The essential skills you need are grounded in art and design fundamentals, which can be applied universally.

The only thing might be to adapt your portfolio to a medium more suited for your activity like a demo reel for 3D Animation or VFX, but 100% of the principles taught in the mentorship are applicable to any artistic job in the industry and can be transposed super easily !

What if my dream job doesn't hire juniors?

This happens quite frequently as our dream jobs often are very high end companies that hire only seniors.

While there might always be some exceptions to that rule, it is crucial to accept that as part of our artistic journey, it is part of the process to find some companies hiring juniors, start there and keep working on our professional journey by applying the same framework explained in the mentorship. Exactly as you did for that first job, you apply the framework again for the next job, then the next one, then eventually your dream job.

Again, it is all about perseverance and doing the work to become the perfect candidate for that company, and this is exactly what this course is about.

What Softwares and Material do I need?

The same softwares that you currently use, and while doing your research during week two you might discover additional softwares to learn to close the gap between you and the pros of the companies you are aiming at, but this will vary for every student.

For Material all you need is your usual creative gear, an internet connection, a functioning microphone/headset, and if possible a webcam.

What if I don't have a network?

By being together with other students, you will first network with them and also benefit from their individual networks. Also, being in the industry since 2016, I have my own network and should be able to direct you towards certain professionals if you need it.

Would I benefit from the mentorship if I'm already working in a small studio but want to join a more prestigious one?

Totally ! And actually around half of our past mentees were already working their first or second job in small studios.

It's very likely that you have accomplished part of what is mentioned in the mentorship without ever deeply thinking about it and understanding how it works universally, or else the studio you are part of was more flexible on their requirements than the AAA industry.

The mentorship is there to get you out of your comfort zone and allow you to move forward by understanding how to aim for the next step in your career, whether you're just starting in art or already have a few years of experience behind you. Additionally, the mentorship will likely help you increase your rates.

Why You in particular and not a rock star in the industry?

Because I've been successfully applying this formula with students for over 7 years

Because I went from art school dropout to AAA Concept Artist to Art Director using this exact process, all of that while actually not being a massively popular artist in the industry or with hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram.

Because we provide results and are willing to put guarantees on the mentorship.

And because very little to no other mentorship online is solely focused on that other 50% of the artist's job and providing that much content about it.

I am stuck in a country where there is little to no company, can I still succeed?

In this case, the course/mentorship is perfect for you because you will need to strongly target a company that wants you enough to either relocate you or let you work remotely.

Also, after the world changed massively with Covid, the industry realized that it can still function very well with remote work, and this allowed a lot more companies to hire people regardless of their location. Also it sparked the creation of a lot of remote outsourcing studios. These are massive advantages that you need to jump on.