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UX/UI Designer, Rockstar Games
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UX/UI Designer, Rockstar Games
Data Scientist, Lyst
Data Scientist, Lyst
After studying economics at Uni, Alison followed her passion leading her to a role that brings together her two loves - fashion & data science.
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Director of Emerging EMEA, Snap Inc
Sam's perseverance and drive has lead him to finding success in the Digital World having worked in Meta and now as Snap's Director of Emerging EMEA.
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Co Founder & Editor In Chief at WAVE Magazine, Social Editor at The Face
Alexa's drive has lead her to starting her own magazine, WAVE as well as landing her dream role as Social Editor at The Face
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Animator, Epic Games
Through watching Pokemon Sam first discovered his love for animation and his dream came true when he landed his job at Epic Games working on Spiderman.
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Global Head of Digital Marketing, The Mill
After dropping out of her psychology degree, Ellis worked in a call centre for a year, lived abroad and lots more, all before getting a job at The Mill.
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Head of Content & Social, EU/ME, NBA
Carl was editing legal videos before joining Arsenal where he helped build the club's social media before joining the NBA to grow their global audience.
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3D Art Director, Freelance
After her Instagram face filters went viral, Teresa starting getting loads of work, including a music video for Calvin Harris x The Weeknd.
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Motion Graphics Designer, Sky Creative / Sky Sports
As Motion Graphics Designer at Sky Sports, Jodie combines her love of sport with a passion for design for Formula One, the Premiere League and more.
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Lead Product Designer, YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP
Carl manages a whole team of designers but still uses the skills he picked up working for the council and from his personal side projects.
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Product Manager, Warner Music
As senior product developer Leon’s job is to oversee the tech team who use data to help give record labels the insight to pick up on what’s next.
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Full Stack Developer, AllSaints
23-year-old Laila builds software applications for fashion brand AllSaints, designing and developing the website interface.
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Lead Game Developer, ustwo Games
As Lead Game Developer at ustwo Games, Matthew insists that there’s no particular right or wrong skill set for this job.
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IT Delivery Lead, Stonewall
For anything tech or computer-related at Stonewall charity, Leon is the go-to guy. He extols the importance of knowing your worth when assessing roles.
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Account Manager, Facebook
Natalie champions the importance of incorporating a year-long work experience into any degree in order to get experience in the roles that interest you.
Creative Designer, TikTok
Creative Designer, TikTok
Daniel found university fulfilling but he said a lot of the knowledge and skills that bagged him a job at TikTok came from online resources.
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Social Media Manager, UNILAD
Jessica planned to become an air hostess but didn’t make the height minimum. Instead she pursued another passion, social media.
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Data Strategist, Mixcloud
From data whistleblowing to kickstarting Mixcloud's new services, discover the career trajectory of data strategist Keane.
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Product Designer, Depop
Chrystal got into design by creating skins on Bebo and rave flyers. She’s now designing what Depop’s digital experience looks like.
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Software Engineer, Buzzfeed UK
Paul dropped out of university and became Buzzfeed’s “computer wizard”, every day he makes mistakes, fixes problems and builds the quizzes.
Listen to their episodeLead Animator, Framestore
Lead Animator, Framestore
Marion grew up obsessed with comics and now she oversees a team of animators on films like Mowgli and Guardians of the Galaxy 2.
Listen to their episodeSenior Data Analyst, ITV
Senior Data Analyst, ITV
Stef was always good at maths, he’s built on those skills to collect, analyse and present data around this year’s series of Love Island.
Listen to their episodeUX/UI Designer, Rockstar Games
Listen to their episodeData Scientist, Lyst
After studying economics at Uni, Alison followed her passion leading her to a role that brings together her two loves - fashion & data science. Listen to their episodeDirector of Emerging EMEA, Snap Inc
Sam's perseverance and drive has lead him to finding success in the Digital World having worked in Meta and now as Snap's Director of Emerging EMEA. Listen to their episodeCo Founder & Editor In Chief at WAVE Magazine, Social Editor at The Face
Alexa's drive has lead her to starting her own magazine, WAVE as well as landing her dream role as Social Editor at The Face Listen to their episodeAnimator, Epic Games
Through watching Pokemon Sam first discovered his love for animation and his dream came true when he landed his job at Epic Games working on Spiderman. Listen to their episodeGlobal Head of Digital Marketing, The Mill
After dropping out of her psychology degree, Ellis worked in a call centre for a year, lived abroad and lots more, all before getting a job at The Mill. Listen to their episodeHead of Content & Social, EU/ME, NBA
Carl was editing legal videos before joining Arsenal where he helped build the club's social media before joining the NBA to grow their global audience. Listen to their episode3D Art Director, Freelance
After her Instagram face filters went viral, Teresa starting getting loads of work, including a music video for Calvin Harris x The Weeknd. Listen to their episodeMotion Graphics Designer, Sky Creative / Sky Sports
As Motion Graphics Designer at Sky Sports, Jodie combines her love of sport with a passion for design for Formula One, the Premiere League and more. Listen to their episodeLead Product Designer, YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP
Carl manages a whole team of designers but still uses the skills he picked up working for the council and from his personal side projects. Listen to their episodeProduct Manager, Warner Music
As senior product developer Leon’s job is to oversee the tech team who use data to help give record labels the insight to pick up on what’s next. Listen to their episodeFull Stack Developer, AllSaints
23-year-old Laila builds software applications for fashion brand AllSaints, designing and developing the website interface. Listen to their episodeLead Game Developer, ustwo Games
As Lead Game Developer at ustwo Games, Matthew insists that there’s no particular right or wrong skill set for this job. Listen to their episodeIT Delivery Lead, Stonewall
For anything tech or computer-related at Stonewall charity, Leon is the go-to guy. He extols the importance of knowing your worth when assessing roles. Listen to their episodeAccount Manager, Facebook
Natalie champions the importance of incorporating a year-long work experience into any degree in order to get experience in the roles that interest you.Creative Designer, TikTok
Daniel found university fulfilling but he said a lot of the knowledge and skills that bagged him a job at TikTok came from online resources. Listen to their episodeSocial Media Manager, UNILAD
Jessica planned to become an air hostess but didn’t make the height minimum. Instead she pursued another passion, social media. Listen to their episodeData Strategist, Mixcloud
From data whistleblowing to kickstarting Mixcloud's new services, discover the career trajectory of data strategist Keane. Listen to their episodeProduct Designer, Depop
Chrystal got into design by creating skins on Bebo and rave flyers. She’s now designing what Depop’s digital experience looks like. Listen to their episodeSoftware Engineer, Buzzfeed UK
Paul dropped out of university and became Buzzfeed’s “computer wizard”, every day he makes mistakes, fixes problems and builds the quizzes. Listen to their episodeLead Animator, Framestore
Marion grew up obsessed with comics and now she oversees a team of animators on films like Mowgli and Guardians of the Galaxy 2. Listen to their episodeSenior Data Analyst, ITV
Stef was always good at maths, he’s built on those skills to collect, analyse and present data around this year’s series of Love Island. Listen to their episode