A strong demo reel is essential for launching an animation career — but it only works if people see it. Too many graduates upload their reel to YouTube or Vimeo and stop there.
One of the smartest places to share your reel is LinkedIn. It’s quick, it’s professional, and it’s where animation recruiters are already looking. Your reel is your most important asset. Don’t hide it. Put it where the industry can find you easily.
Recruiters Use LinkedIn to Find Talent
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| Advice from MPC |
Studios and talent managers regularly search LinkedIn for animators. As animation recruiter Tiffany Feeney puts it: “I live on Linkedin“. If your reel is embedded on your profile, they can watch it instantly without hunting through external links. Make it effortless for them to discover your work.
Show That You Are Career-Ready and Professional
Embedding your reel directly at your LinkedIn profile signals that you understand the professional world. It shows confidence, organisation and the willingness to market yourself — qualities studios appreciate in juniors entering the industry.
Boost Your Visibility
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| Laura Knight – Linkedin Profile |
Posts with video get significantly more engagement on LinkedIn. Sharing your reel as a video post (not just a link) increases the chances of being seen, liked, shared — and potentially spotted by someone hiring for an entry level role in industry.
Update Your Reel Over Time
Your LinkedIn profile evolves as you do. Every time you improve your reel, you can replace the video or create a new post to show progress. Recruiters like seeing growth.
Your Reel Becomes Part of Your Online Portfolio
LinkedIn acts as a public CV, networking hub, and portfolio page in one. When your reel is embedded:
Anyone who visits your profile can judge your skills instantly, and see right away that you are a good fit for the role they have in mind.
Embed your Demo Reel at LinkedIn
To see how to embed your demo reel at LinkedIn, follow this link. Or watch the video below:
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