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Shannon Vargas

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Shannon is the Global Production Management Recruiter at Netflix Animation Studios. She got her start in animation recruitment at DreamWorks Animation, before gaining experience in advertising, media, and the startup world, further building her recruitment expertise before returning to her “heart home” in animation. For the past five years, she has been dedicated to NAS, focusing on a people‑first approach to hiring.

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From First Step to First Credit: Careers in Animation

Room 107 | Shannon Vargas | Esther Tejano | Ethan Ng | Pablo Diaz De Leon Hicks | David Thibodeau | Netflix Animation Studios

Discover how to build a career in animation, no matter where you’re starting from. In this panel, artists and production staff from Netflix Animation Studios will share how they broke into the industry—from early portfolios or resumes and networking strategies to landing their first credit and growing their careers. Learn practical tips on developing your skills, collaborating with teams, and finding opportunities in today’s evolving animation landscape.

Skill Level: General Audience

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