Join us for this month’s First Friday industry speaker session featuring GIMM alumnus Konner Pierce, currently a Digital Producer at Curious Media. Curious Media is an industry-leading interactive agency known for building high-impact games, web applications, and digital experiences for global brands including PBS KIDS, Sesame Workshop, Disney, Pokémon, and LEGO. As a producer, Konner coordinates multidisciplinary pipelines—bridging creative design, 2D/3D animation, game development, and QA to bring complex interactive projects from early concept to launch. In this talk, Konner will return to GIMM to discuss: The Transition from GIMM to the Studio: How core GIMM skills—rapid prototyping, interactive media, and technical adaptability—translate into professional production environments.The Reality of the Job Industry: What studios look for in junior talent, breaking into production and interactive tech, and current trends across games and web development.Life as a Digital Producer: Managing creative workflows, collaborating with major entertainment IP partners, and driving interactive products across the finish line.Q&A Session: Open floor to ask questions about building your portfolio, landing internships, and preparing for graduation. Come get real-world insights, ask questions about post-grad life in tech and gaming, and connect with a fellow GIMM grad!