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30th-Jun-2008 11:58 am
maija's drake
Just got the following e-mail:

Dear Katherine (Kat) Laurange

Thank you for submitting your resume and/or demo reel regarding the Character Designer position with Pixar. We have reviewed your application and while everyone was impressed with your work, we are unable to utilize your skill set at this time. Please feel free to check our website periodically and apply to future positions of interest.

We sincerely appreciate your interest in Pixar and wish you the best in future career endeavors.

Thanks,
Pixar Recruiting

I note with interest my shaking hands and elevated heart-rate.  Emotional state: nonplussed, with a side of HOLY $#&@* they actually emailed me back! and a healthy dash of "everyone was impressed with your work"--woo-hoo!

You can bet your sweet bippy I'll be trying again.

Also, everyone else in the world is hiring.  Maybe I'll go do storyboards for Laika for a while.  Once more into the breach, dear friends!
Comments 
30th-Jun-2008 05:04 pm (UTC)
[info]zarephathcs
Sad to hear you didn't get the job but such high praise from Pixar is ASTOUNDING.
30th-Jun-2008 07:21 pm (UTC)
[info]capnflynn
I am DIZZY with glee!
30th-Jun-2008 06:05 pm (UTC)
[info]uskuri
Working for Pixar would be SO COOL, simply because of all the people and the experience as a whole. I'd probably do it for free. Good luck next time!
30th-Jun-2008 07:22 pm (UTC)
[info]capnflynn
Haha, the list of things I'd do for free has dwindled over the years, but I'd definitely be happy to accept a pittance from them!
30th-Jun-2008 06:19 pm (UTC)
[info]kreugan
Awesommmmme! Good luck with the other apps, keep on truckin'~ :D
30th-Jun-2008 07:22 pm (UTC)
[info]capnflynn
Aye-aye! That's the plan! :D :D :D
30th-Jun-2008 09:23 pm (UTC)
[info]snitter_writer
CONGRATS!! That's excellent, all things considered! If Pixar enjoyed your stuff, I'm sure you can find success somewhere else as well! Good luck on your search!
1st-Jul-2008 05:59 pm (UTC)
[info]capnflynn
Danke! I believe it was your resume that did it! ;)
3rd-Jul-2008 05:58 pm (UTC)
[info]snitter_writer
*blushes* XD Glad I could help!
30th-Jun-2008 10:07 pm (UTC)
[info]cosmonautnicki
Dude!! It's so nice to see someone taking rejection well!!!!! :D Good luck bebes! At least PIXAR LIKED YOUR WORK OMG!
1st-Jul-2008 05:29 pm (UTC)
[info]capnflynn
I KNOW RIGHT?!?!?! *throws a party*
30th-Jun-2008 11:10 pm (UTC)
[info]kuraku_chan
Squeelicious! :D
1st-Jul-2008 05:59 pm (UTC)
[info]capnflynn
YEAH, MAN! XDDD
1st-Jul-2008 02:32 am (UTC)
[info]scruffyzero
I'm not sure I've heard someone so pleased to be rejected...

On the upswing of things, I received your package for which I am most thankful, and even humbled by your talent. You are an inspiration, and I feel at times that I can only aspire to your ability. Going through animation school should have made me feel like your equal, but as it is, I see you are closer to those stars for which I have reached and still fallen a bit short.
1st-Jul-2008 05:59 pm (UTC)
[info]capnflynn
I think it was the best possible outcome: I'm not quite ready to move to California, but the encouragement that my stuff is good is enough to keep me on the path.

I'm so glad the package made it! I haven't ordered your hardcover yet (*is loser*) but I shall this week. :D

Just keep swimming, man! I mean, I'm flattered that you think so highly of me (even though I feel I'm pretty lowly myself), but you've got plenty of talent and creativity yourself! Just keep honing your skills and working towards where you want to be, and you will get there.
1st-Jul-2008 08:34 pm (UTC)
[info]captainardi
You have such a great attitude! It is very admirable. :)

"impressed with your work" high praise from Pixar! PIXAR!

Good luck with your other applications! :)
2nd-Jul-2008 01:44 am (UTC)
[info]capnflynn
Ahaha, I'm embarrassed now.... :3

Thanks!
2nd-Jul-2008 10:08 pm (UTC)
[info]ophelia_crane
To echo what everyone previous just said, that's frickin' awesome! I wish you the best of luck with all of your applications!
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