Digital Hollywood Osaka Unveils a New Career Transition Program for Aspiring Creatives

Digital Hollywood Osaka's New Career Transition Program

Digital Hollywood, a leading school specializing in training talent for IT and digital content, is set to launch an innovative program starting in February 2026. This initiative, named the "Kansai Career Transition Program," aims to provide aspiring creators and producers in the Kansai area with hands-on learning experiences that extend beyond traditional classroom teaching. Students will learn practical insights into workplace dynamics and processes from active professionals in the industry, thus gaining clarity on their future career paths.

Background and Challenges

With the rise of free creative tools like Canva and Affinity, many newcomers are getting the chance to engage in creative work. However, a significant number of aspiring professionals entering the creative industry feel anxious about their skills' applicability in real-world scenarios. A recent survey of current students and alumni conducted by Digital Hollywood revealed that the primary concern during job searches is a lack of confidence in practical skills. Among participants, nearly 60% expressed a desire to secure jobs in the Osaka and Kansai regions but noted a significant gap in direct connections with local companies.

Feedback also indicated that over 90% of students wish to take classes taught by hiring managers or active creators from companies. Moreover, a majority of respondents indicated that knowing more about companies through these classes would increase their motivation to apply for positions.

In response to these findings, Digital Hollywood is committed to strengthening partnerships with industry players in the Kansai region to help students navigate their career paths successfully.

Program Overview

The "Kansai Career Transition Program" fosters practical education through interactions with current professionals from notable creative companies across the Kansai region. Students will have the opportunity to understand how to apply their learned skills in the workplace and engage in real-world creative processes. This program is aimed at both current students and alumni, ensuring a broad reach within the creative community.

Learning Objectives

Participants in the program will gain insights into:

- Understanding how projects progress from the perspective of active creators and producers.
- Articulating vague ideas into concrete proposals, thereby enhancing their conceptual and planning skills.
- Experiencing the thought processes involved in problem-solving, ideation, judgment, and production.

Featured Sessions

The program will feature various sessions led by industry experts:

Session Title: "Transforming Imagination into Necessity" - Enhancing Creative Thinking through Co-Creation with AI

- This session will focus on how individual creativity can evolve into societal impact, using Loftwork's case studies.
- Venue: Digital Hollywood Osaka
- Hosted by: Loftwork Inc.

Session Title: "What Determines the Merit of a Design"

- This discussion will explore the reasons why certain designs fail in production and provide insight into decision-making processes.
- Venue: Digital Hollywood Osaka
- Hosted by: Tomorrowgate Inc.

The industry professionals leading these sessions bring a wealth of experience and a commitment to nurturing the next generation of creative talent in the Kansai area.

Future Prospects

This program not only aims to connect talented individuals with local companies but also contributes to a robust creative ecosystem in the Kansai region. Digital Hollywood is looking to deepen collaborations with participating enterprises as well as local governments to stimulate growth in the creative industry.

To date, Digital Hollywood has already established a variety of initiatives focused on supporting students' careers in the creative sector. This includes showcases for outstanding work, an exclusive job search platform, corporate visits, internships, and personalized career consultations.

For more information, visit: Digital Hollywood Osaka Career Support

Contact

For companies interested in industry-academia partnerships, Digital Hollywood invites collaborative discussions to address challenges in talent development and recruitment.