How to Get Hired at Digital Domain: Advice from D2 Global President and COO Lala Gavgavian

Want to learn about the behind-the-scenes of hiring for big studios like ILM, DNEG, Framestore or Digital Domain? No one is better qualified to share this valuable information than the Digital Domain President and COO Lala Gavgavian. Speaking from decades of experience working for D2 and ILM, Lala gives tips on when is the best time to send in your material, how your portfolios get reviewed, and what is the most determining factor for getting that dream job. As Global President & Chief Operating Officer at Digital Domain, Lala oversees the company’s global VFX services and operations. As part of her duties, Lala partners with production management, finance, production accounting, recruiting, artist management, technology management and operations to steer Digital Domain to success. She communicates closely and helps to coordinate work between DD’s global studios, ensuring that production and operations practices are properly aligned to keep the quality of work at the highest levels. Lala’s experience began in northern California with a strong start in the accounting and banking field. She developed her visual effects pedigree after spending nine years at Industrial Light and Magic, and Lucasfilm Animation. There she became a seasoned veteran of talent acquisition and management. In 2007, Lala joined Digital Domain as the Director of Human Resources, Talent Acquisition and Development, and rose to the role of EVP/General Manager for the North America operation. Over her tenure, Lala’s strong leadership and mentorship was responsible for the development and retention of DD’s key talent, who are widely recognized throughout the industry for their outstanding work in the field of visual effects. Under her leadership, Digital Domain’s supervisors, artists and technicians have continued to push the envelope, taking on ever more challenging and groundbreaking work. As the Global President of a large studio and decades of experience in VFX, Lala generously shares her outlook on the hiring process: A priceless first hand information any VFX Artist will benefit from! So check it out and get ready to land your next job! LINK TO FULL INTERVIEW WITH LALA: PLAYLIST: PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST: Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay: Upload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay: SAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: • Facebook: • Twitter: • Website: YOUTUBE URL: VIDEO HASHTAGS: #AllanMcKay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists