How'd You Get THAT Job?!

Harnessing ADHD hyperfocus for a career in visual effects


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Sometimes, people with ADHD can thrive in jobs that require hyperfocus. That’s true of Jo Shaffer, a self-taught visual effects artist who says working on motion graphics is a perfect fit for how their mind works. Learn how Jo gets paid to come up with fun computer-generated graphics for companies and advertisers. Jo also shares thoughts on the connection between having ADHD and being nonbinary. The answer might surprise you. 

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  • Watch a video of one of Jo’s computer-generated effects
  • Check out ADHD memes created by Jo.

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