Career Coaching

Career Coaching – book and pay

Career Coach: Jonathan Benainous | 20+ Years Industry Experience | Environment and Texture Artist

Career Coaching Overview

This Career Coaching session is with Jonathan Benainous, a Principal Environment Artist with over 20 years of experience in texture and environment artistry across studios like Naughty Dog, Guerrilla Games, and Ubisoft.

In this session Jonathan will be your personal coach – you’ll have the opportunity to speak openly and candidly with him about any questions and/or challenges you may be facing in your career. He will provide insight to help you gain clarity and fortify you for any next steps to reach your goals. If you’re navigating ambiguity, frustration or stagnation in your career, Jonathan will work with you to help you find a path forward!

Career Coaching Package

• A single two-hour, one-on-one deep-dive session that covers your personal challenges and goals. Sessions are customizable to your needs, but some examples of things typically covered are:
  • Building your personal brand
  • Portfolio reviews
  • Networking advice and best practices
  • Optimizing your online presence to achieve better traction and exposure
  • How to navigate complex workplace challenges like pay negotiation, team dynamics, and positioning yourself for a promotion
  • Interview tactics and preparation
  • Logistics of visa sponsorship and what to expect in the process (for international mentees) 
• One 30-minute follow-up call to check in on your progress and address any additional questions or needs 
• Exclusive Discord Community Access: Join a private Vessel Forge Discord for Mentors and Mentees to connect, ask questions, get feedback, and more.