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From Depop to TikTok, Facebook to Buzzfeed, THIS IS HOW is the podcast where we break down the jobs which matter now, to show how they could be part of your future. Feeling inspired? Access free resources and learning content recommended by all our guests at thisishow.uk/learn.
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Rockstar Games: Amrita, UX, UI Designer
Amrita works at Rockstar Games as a UX, UI Designer. Listen here to find out more.
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Snap Inc: Sam Bevan, Director of Emerging EMEA
Despite having a not so easy time at school, Sam's perseverance and drive has led him to finding success in the digital world as Snap's Director of Emerging EMEA. From interning in India, to working at Meta and Google, Sam knows the tech industry like the back of his hand.
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The Face & Wave Magazine: Alexa Kesta
Growing up in Croydon, Alexa didn't really know anyone working in the creative industries, she was interested in fashion and would stay up late at night researching music producers, but didn't really know how to turn her passions into an actual job. After changing courses at university, Alexa launched Wave Magazine and started creating her own opportunities. Having worked for Atlantic Records and Kyra TV, she's currently social editor at The Face, responsible for making the magazine's style and culture stories achieve maximum impact with a global audience.
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Lyst: Alison, Data Scientist
The effects of Covid hit the retail sector hard and when Alison was forced to rethink her career unexpectedly, it ended up being a blessing in disguise. Armed with a new plan she enlisted with General Assembly to retrain in coding and data science, a move which has led her to her dream role at Lyst which combines her interest in people's behaviour, her business background from economics degree uni and most importantly her passion for fashion.
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Epic Games: Sam, Animator
Sam's journey to Epic Games began with a BTEC in 3D Design at Kingston College, before he went on to get a degree in Product Design, and later a Masters in Animation. From working on both facial and body animation, he's passionate about all types and styles of animation and feels that his own acting and acute observation helps him bring character to the subjects he animates for work.
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The Mill: Ellis, Global Head of Digital Marketing
If you see an advert in the UK containing visual effects, there's a high chance it was made at The Mill - a global production studio whose VFX, animation and video production gets them working with clients such as Nike, Adidas, Mercedes and Audi. Ellis works in The Mill's marketing team and helps tell the world about their campaigns digitally. After restarting a degree in Scotland and working in a call centre, Ellis moved to London, first working with Red Bull before getting her dream job at The Mill.