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Multidisciplinary Artist | Photographer | Videographer | Designer |

I was hoping it wouldn’t get to this point, but unfortunately the job market is getting worse. My name is Meli, and I am a multidisciplinary artist who has been struggling to find work in my field since I graduated college in Fall 2019. I was fortunate to find an remote internship during lockdown, which provided me with some income and experience during the pandemic. I entered the education field in Fall of 2021 because my ideal industry, marketing, was too competitive to land work- despite having several internships and volunteer experience in that department. Three years later, things are progressively getting worse. I can count off on all ten fingers the amount of friends who are unemployed, working little hours, and with little pay despite having associates and bachelor’s degrees in the arts and media. Despite going to a specialized art high school, having two bachelor’s degrees in the arts/media, working over 10 jobs since I was 15 (I’m 27 now) networking weekly, and building a website and portfolio from scratch I am still struggling. I haven’t gotten one interview since last fall, when I had to abruptly leave my full time job as a teacher to return to after school, where hours are significantly less than when it was when I first started in education. I almost considered doing retail again for the time being, but physically cannot due to an underlying condition. With the proposal of Project 2025, I am even more nervous about my current role as an art instructor. After school programming is usually the first thing to get cut. If that’s the case- program directors, teaching artists, and group leaders will be out of work. I still believe that despite of this hardship, I will be able to find my dream career in media! If anyone knows of any openings within marketing, graphic design, photography or videography, please let me know! I am also in the process of setting up a freelance photography business this summer in the meantime before returning to work in September. Attached is my portfolio. Any feedback is welcomed too, just DM me! https://lnkd.in/eDau_AX9 #jobs #artist #statvingartist #marketing #media #jobopenings

Meli Holdipp

Meli Holdipp

behance.net

Hey Meli. If I come across anything in marketing or otherwise I'll send it your way.

Sadly, this is a very true reality we must deal with as creatives. 😔 I'll be rooting for you and if any leads come my way, I'll let you know!

Isa Mitchell,M.S.Ed

Higher Education & Leadership Officer

3mo

Hi Mel! If I see anything , I'll let you know !

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