STOP MOTION
CAREER COMPASS
A personalized 1:1 coaching program that helps creatives find their place in the stop-motion industry
DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?
“I love stop-motion, but I have no idea where I fit in.”
You’re creative, curious, and hands-on, but figuring out which role suits you (animator? fabricator? director?) feels impossible.
“I’m doing a bit of everything… but I’m not moving forward.”
You know there’s some room for improvement in your animation, but how do you know where? Even if you know where, knowing what you do to improve it can easily be frustrating.
“I don’t know anyone in the industry, where do I even start?”
You see amazing studios and artists online, but networking feels intimidating or out of reach.
THE SOLUTION
Find your place in the stop motion industry and build a sustainable career doing what you love
The Stop-Motion Career Compass is a personalized one-on-one coaching program designed to help creatives find their place in the stop-motion industry and build a sustainable career doing what they love.
Led by Dale Hayward, award-winning stop-motion director and co-founder of See Creature Animation, the program draws from over 20 years of real studio experience on acclaimed projects such as The Little Prince (Netflix), Bone Mother (National Film Board of Canada), and campaigns for brands like Nike, Hot Wheels, and CNESST. Dale has worked across every stage of production — from animator to director — and now shares that hands-on knowledge to guide others in developing their own paths.
Unlike generic creative coaching, this program is built by working professionals who live and breathe stop-motion, offering you insider insight, practical systems, and a roadmap grounded in real industry experience.
INSIDE THE PROGRAM
What's Inside
Phase 1 - Foundations:
Discover Your Place in the Industry
Gain clarity on your creative strengths and where you fit in the stop-motion ecosystem. Through guided self-assessments and mindset training, you’ll uncover your natural role, define your goals, and build the foundation for a focused, confident career path.
Phase 2 - Industry Navigation:
Build Your Presence and Professional Identity
Learn how to turn your skills into opportunities. You’ll map your career roadmap, master authentic networking, and develop a portfolio, reel, and brand that communicate your unique voice and value in the industry.
Phase 3 - Growth & Visibility:
Turn Knowledge into Momentum
Put your plan into action with real-world tools for freelancing, collaboration, and career growth. You’ll learn how projects flow in studios, how to price and promote your work, and how to stay visible through festivals and professional networks — ending with a clear action plan for the year ahead.
Included Worksheets & Resources:
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Role Fit Compass: Identify your ideal role in the stop-motion ecosystem
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Survival Map: Build healthy creative and professional habits
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Career Roadmap: Outline short and long term goals
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Global Studio Directory: Discover studios and networking opportunities worldwide
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Freelance Toolkit: Contracts, rates, and proposal templates
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Festival & Grant Tracker: Plan submissions and boost visibility
15 min
Free
Stop Motion Career Compass - Bronze
150
Every month
Flexible single sessions for quick clarity and focused guidance, tailored to your specific goals, with targeted worksheets and resources for each topic.
Topics of assessed based on your needs and goals
Worksheets + resources for the specific session provided
Bonus: Email/Slack/Discord access for quick check-ins
Stop Motion Career Compass - SILVER
700
A 5-session package designed to help beginners discover where they fit in the stop-motion industry and build strong foundations for their creative career.
5 Sessions ($140 / Session - $50 savings)
Approx. 3 months of sessions (Bi-weekly or Monthly)
Phase 1 only: Foundations of your stop-motion career
Worksheets + resources for Phase 1
Bonus: Email/Slack/Discord access for quick check-ins
Best Value
Stop Motion Career Compass - GOLD
1,950
A full 15-session transformation journey that guides you through every phase of building a sustainable stop-motion career, from self-discovery to professional visibility.
15 sessions ( $130 / Session - $300 savings
Approx. 12 month journey (Bi-weekly or Monthly)
Phase 1 (5 sessions): Foundations of your stop-motion career
Phase 2 (5 sessions): Industry Navigation
Phase 3 (5 sessions): Growth & Visibility
Worksheets + resources for Phase 1-3
Bonus: Email/Slack/Discord access for quick check-ins
Choose your pricing plan
TESTIMONIALS
What are people saying?
"I’ve learned more with See Learn than in the 3 years I taught myself. Dale & Sylvie are superb teachers. They helped me understand my errors & how to improve."
Roo Nelo
Level 1 Alumni
"It's incredible the amount of work you put into the feedback videos, there simply isn't anything else out there that comes even close. I'd honestly pay twice as much for that alone"
Andrew Sonntag
Level 1 Alumni
“Sylvie & Dale distilled years of hands-on experience into lessons you won’t learn in school. I left the course with practical strategies for scheduling, budgeting, problem-solving, and negotiating—plus the confidence to enjoy the process! A must for recent animation grads.”
Liz Adler
Animator
STOP MOTION
CAREER COMPASS
The Stop-Motion Career Compass is more than coaching — it’s a guided journey to help you find your place, build your confidence, and create a clear plan for your creative future. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to level up, this program gives you the structure, insight, and support to turn passion into progress.
If you’re ready to invest in your craft and step into the industry with clarity and purpose, your next chapter starts here.
BOOK YOUR DISCOVERY CALL AND START YOUR JOURNEY TODAY