Belinda Whiteman
Q What do you do?
“I love to do motion graphics, animation, illustration and editing.”
Q What steps did you take to get to where you are now?
I went to Parsons The New School for Design where I studied Design and Technology. I love to brainstorm ideas and gather references. I tried to take classes and do tutorials on the side. I interned at Marvel and worked at Tory Burch and MAC Cosmetics.
Q How do you stand out in your field?
I think being an African American woman that has worked in a wide range of different types of companies/styles has made me very curious and has helped me produce intriguing work.
Q What are you working on right now?
I work at Case Agency. It's a creative agency in Soho that specializes in celebrity beauty/skincare brands.
Q What’s your style?
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Q Out of all your slashies, which one do you wish you could do more often?
I work at Case Agency. It's a creative agency in Soho that specializes in celebrity beauty/skincare brands.
Q What is frustrating you right now?
I want to focus on my leadership skills and having confidence. I suffer from Imposter Syndrome. I get nervous speaking up and staying organized.
Q If you could hire someone for $20/hour, what would you have them do to make your day easier?
I would have someone organize and put together my schedule. I would love to have every video asset and copy/script already done. So the only the for me to do is create. I enjoy searching for inspiration. I really don't like searching for video assets and writing copy or fake copy.
Q What do you wish you could have told yourself, when, and why?
I wish I could have really understood and seen how talented I was younger. I wish I realized my self-worth and how I deserve more than the treatment I have gotten in at companies past.
Q If you could talk to an expert to gain more insight on something, what would it be about?
I would love a mentor that understood the struggles of being a woman of color in the motion design industry. I have a lot of skills but I'm not a master. It gets frustrating because sometimes I feel like I should be further in my career with the number of skills I have. I lack confidence and organization which has held me back a lot.
Q What kind of opportunities/projects are you looking for?
Fun short-form video projects for sure.
Q Describe your ideal job/client/collaboration.
I would love a client that is really interested in bringing something new into the world. Someone that is flexible and wants to establish a fun new voice not based on their ego but based on bringing people together.
Q: What is your rate?
$75/hour
Q How should someone approach you about working together?
Q Who is a creative you admire?
Kelly Washington. She does 3D modeling in blender and creates AR filter.
Q Oh! and… how do you stay creative?
Look, Listen, Appreciate, Build, Grow, Love
This member profile was originally published in March 2022.