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Ready to Level Up Your Game Dev Portfolio? The interview might be the final boss fight, but your portfolio is the epic quest that gets you there! Industry veterans from past GJL events highlighted these essential tips for crafting an art or programming portfolio that screams "Hire Me!" to your dream game dev studio. Master the Art of Standing Out: (Tips from Carl Morris, Codemasters) • User-Friendly Showcase: Opt for a clean and accessible platform like ArtStation to showcase your work. Employers need to navigate it easily. • Passion Projects Matter: Don't just show academic work! Include personal projects that demonstrate your artistic fire. Remember, quality trumps quantity. • Embrace the Tools: Become familiar with industry-standard software like Unreal Engine, Unity, 3DS Max, Substance Painter, and Photoshop. Code Your Way to Success: (Tips from Luke Johnson, Creative Assembly) • Speak the Right Language: Research the studio's tech stack and highlight your proficiency in the most relevant programming languages (e.g., C++ for Creative Assembly). • Generalist or Specialist?: Do you have a programming niche or are you a well-rounded developer? Showcase your strengths and relevant projects that demonstrate your expertise. • Open Source Your Awesomeness: Embrace open-source projects and platforms like GitHub to showcase your coding skills. This reveals your interests and areas of potential fit for the studio. Need even more interview prep power-ups? We've got you covered! Check out our latest YouTube short packed with general tips for navigating the game industry job search and interview process, conveniently attached to this post! Stay tuned for more career-boosting content from GamesJobsLive! #PortfolioTips #GameIndustryCareers #GameDevJobs 

As we explore the biggest challenges facing the games industry (check out our latest poll!), it's important to remember the fountain of creativity that are Independent Developers! Indie studios push boundaries, innovate with fresh ideas, and often capture the raw passion for games that fuels the entire games industry. That's why we're launching a series highlighting incredible talents called ‘Indie Games’. Today, we're thrilled to showcase... “MULLET MADJACK” from indie studio HAMMER95, a single-player superfast FPS that just REEKS of OLD-SCHOOL BADASS 90’s ANIME vibes, in a good way. Power-up your character until you reach the last floor. Make your best time or try again. HASTE MAKES WASTE….. OF YOUR ENEMIES!!! Find out more about the title and experience a taste of the FUN through a demo here: https://lnkd.in/dNanYTw7 #indiedev #gamedev #fps

The video game industry is ever-changing, presenting both studios and aspiring devs with unique challenges. From the trenches of development to the boardroom, keeping ahead of the curve is crucial. The UK's games industry reached £7.82 Billion as of 2023, forecasting steady growth rates for years to come. But that industry still has its fair share of hurdles to overcome; what do you think they are? If the options do not represent your opinion, please share your thoughts in the comments below.

Beachside coding or bustling city studio? Where do you see yourself creating the next big game? Explore a few of the game jobs in South East UK:    LONDON    Space Ape Games ●     Animator 🧑🎨 ●     People Partner 🤝 ●     VFX Artist ✨ ●     Software Engineer(Shared Tech)💻 ●     Senior Marketing Analyst📈 ●     IT Manager ⚙️ Link: https://lnkd.in/dEkQuxDz   Dream Games ●     Technical Supervisor🧑🔧 ●     CG Artist🎨 ●     Brand Marketing Specialist🌐 ●     Data Scientist🧮 Link: https://lnkd.in/d4GZvYKw   Fuse Games ●     QA Lead🐞 ●     Level Designer🕹️ ●     External Development Artist🧑🎨🤝 ●     UI Engineer📱🚧 Link: https://lnkd.in/dr_4-_Ek   GUILDFORD   Hello Games ●     Junior Artist🎨 ●     Graphics/Engine Programmer🧑💻⚙️ ●     QA Tester🐞 ●     Build Engineer👷 ●     Designer📝 Link: https://lnkd.in/dmZPZvMj Larian Studios ●     Graphics Programmer 🧑💻🖌️ ●     Voice Lead🎤 ●     Technical Music Designer 🎶⚙️ ●     Senior Recruiter🤝🔍 Link: https://lnkd.in/dxp4Repz   DPS Games ●     QA Software Specialist🐞 ●     Art Manager🧑🎨💼 ●     Senior UI Technical Artist🧑🎨📱 ●     Principal Programmer🧑💻🖥️ ●     Lead Graphics Engineer🧑💻🖌️ ●     Technical Art Quality Analyst🐞🖌️ Link: https://lnkd.in/dSGdaQvp   BRIGHTON   IO Interactive ●     Animation Tech Programmer🧑💻💪 ●     AI Programmer🧑💻🤖 ●     Gameplay Programmer🧑💻🕹️ ●     Technical Character Artist🧑🎨⚙️ ●     Licensing Producer🤝💡 ●     Render Programmer🧑💻📽️ ●     Game Design🎲 Link: https://lnkd.in/dBKqc2hY   Studio Gobo ●     UI Artist🎨 ●     Gameplay Programmer🧑💻🕹️ ●     Environmental Artist🧑🎨🌲 ●     Senior Technical Producer🤝⚙️ ●     Senior Engine Programmer🧑💻⚙️ Link: https://lnkd.in/dinX7kkQ Dream Harvest ●     Games Producer🎥🎬 ●     Technical Artist🧑🎨⚙️ ●     Environmental Artist🧑🎨🌲 ●     Character Artist🧑🎨👤 ●     Game Designer🎲✏️ Link: https://lnkd.in/dfPYCMa3   Help us build a thriving UK games industry! Explore ALL game dev jobs by region and find your perfect fit: www.gamesjobs.live #GamesJobsLive #UKGamesJobs #JobsInGames

Beachside coding or bustling city studio? Where do you see yourself creating the next big game? Explore a few of the game jobs in South East UK:    LONDON    Space Ape Games ●     Animator 🧑🎨 ●     People Partner 🤝 ●     VFX Artist ✨ ●     Software Engineer(Shared Tech)💻 ●     Senior Marketing Analyst📈 ●     IT Manager ⚙️ Link: https://lnkd.in/dEkQuxDz   Dream Games ●     Technical Supervisor🧑🔧 ●     CG Artist🎨 ●     Brand Marketing Specialist🌐 ●     Data Scientist🧮 Link: https://lnkd.in/d4GZvYKw   Fuse Games ●     QA Lead🐞 ●     Level Designer🕹️ ●     External Development Artist🧑🎨🤝 ●     UI Engineer📱🚧 Link: https://lnkd.in/dr_4-_Ek   GUILDFORD   Hello Games ●     Junior Artist🎨 ●     Graphics/Engine Programmer🧑💻⚙️ ●     QA Tester🐞 ●     Build Engineer👷 ●     Designer📝 Link: https://lnkd.in/dmZPZvMj Larian Studios ●     Graphics Programmer 🧑💻🖌️ ●     Voice Lead🎤 ●     Technical Music Designer 🎶⚙️ ●     Senior Recruiter🤝🔍 Link: https://lnkd.in/dxp4Repz   DPS Games ●     QA Software Specialist🐞 ●     Art Manager🧑🎨💼 ●     Senior UI Technical Artist🧑🎨📱 ●     Principal Programmer🧑💻🖥️ ●     Lead Graphics Engineer🧑💻🖌️ ●     Technical Art Quality Analyst🐞🖌️ Link: https://lnkd.in/dSGdaQvp   BRIGHTON   IO Interactive ●     Animation Tech Programmer🧑💻💪 ●     AI Programmer🧑💻🤖 ●     Gameplay Programmer🧑💻🕹️ ●     Technical Character Artist🧑🎨⚙️ ●     Licensing Producer🤝💡 ●     Render Programmer🧑💻📽️ ●     Game Design🎲 Link: https://lnkd.in/dBKqc2hY   Studio Gobo ●     UI Artist🎨 ●     Gameplay Programmer🧑💻🕹️ ●     Environmental Artist🧑🎨🌲 ●     Senior Technical Producer🤝⚙️ ●     Senior Engine Programmer🧑💻⚙️ Link: https://lnkd.in/dinX7kkQ Dream Harvest ●     Games Producer🎥🎬 ●     Technical Artist🧑🎨⚙️ ●     Environmental Artist🧑🎨🌲 ●     Character Artist🧑🎨👤 ●     Game Designer🎲✏️ Link: https://lnkd.in/dfPYCMa3   Help us build a thriving UK games industry! Explore ALL game dev jobs by region and find your perfect fit: www.gamesjobs.live #GamesJobsLive #UKGamesJobs #JobsInGames

Embark on a journey through April's jobs landscape with Games Jobs Live. From indie studios to AAA giants, our report unveils the hottest opportunities shaping the future of the UK video games industry. Explore, engage, and elevate your career!! You’ve heard of Quick-Time Events (QTE’s), now how about some Quick-Time Insights (QTI’s) : ● Fighting against the odds, the industry saw a welcome rise in available jobs by 1% with 8 new companies are recruiting this month. ● Hubs like GUILDFORD saw a noticeable increase in roles. ● Artist roles have increased whereas Code roles have dropped this month. ● Senior roles continue to remain the priority for vacancies. ● Last month witnessed a sharp decline in layoffs this year. #GamesJobs #CareerGrowth #GamesIndustry #CareerOpportunities

Games Jobs Live is one of the many options available for job seekers and recruiters in the video game industry, but what makes it truly stand out from the crowd is the man behind it all, Colin Macdonald. As a veteran of the games industry with 25+ years of experience, the following are just a few of his achievements - ● Games Industry Leader: Founded his own successful games company in Dundee, Scotland, releasing over 20 titles (including licenses of Lemmings and Prince of Persia). ● Growth Catalyst: Joined DMA Design (now Rockstar) as a producer, contributing to the development of the billion-dollar franchise, Grand Theft Auto. ● Innovation Champion: Co-founded Realtime Worlds, securing over $100 million in investment and overseeing the development of the BAFTA-winning game Crackdown and the online title, All Points Bulletin. ● Government Games Advocate: Served as Games Commissioner for Channel 4 TV, commissioning numerous successful games that garnered millions of downloads and prestigious awards. ● Education and Talent Pipeline: Sat on the Governing Board of Abertay University, a leading institution for games education. ● Industry Supporter: Runs the successful livestream recruitment events platform, GamesJobsLive, which helps connect job seekers with opportunities in the UK games industry. Still not convinced? How about a captivating visual summary of the VALUE provided by Games Jobs Live? Watch the video and let us know your favorite moment in the comment section down below. #gamesjobs #gamedevs #gamesindustry

Good Sky News article below covering the ongoing increasing layoffs across the games industry. But despite that, there's still lots to be optimistic about; from 30+ years in the industry, here are some key points of advice from Colin : For Studios - ●     Address the talent gap strategically: With a shortage of experienced professionals and a constant need for fresh talent, it's crucial to adopt proactive measures. Investing in training programs and mentorship initiatives to nurture junior talent and bridge the gap left by departing senior professionals by partnering with entities such as Ukie, Into Games and other public funding schemes. ●     Embrace growth opportunities: Despite economic uncertainties, the games sector is still expanding overall. Stay informed about industry trends and opportunities for innovation. Consider positioning yourself or your company to capitalize on the accelerating growth of the UK games market which was worth £7.8 billion in 2023, according to the recent Ukie report.     ●     Brace for reduced investment: This year, there's a noticeable decrease in funding flowing into the games industry, resulting in fewer acquisitions and subsequently fewer job openings. Be prepared for a more competitive job market and consider diversifying your skillset to stand out.   For Job Seekers - ●     Look beyond Big Ben: Nearly 80% of the UK games workforce operates outside the capital. Consider exploring opportunities in other regions such as the southeast, Guildford, the Midlands and Scotland, to broaden your career prospects and tap into emerging talent hotspots. ●     Focus on stability: The industry's perceived instability due to layoffs can be especially daunting with news regarding layoffs circulating daily. Therefore it is vital to carefully research and seek out companies with strong leadership and stable growth trajectories to mitigate this risk and ensure a more secure career path.   ●     Navigate the cutbacks from big tech: Major players in the tech industry with games divisions such as Microsoft laid off 1900 employees, Sony laid off 900 employees, and shut down their London PlayStation Studio. Meta, Amazon, Take-Two, Twitch, and more have scaled back operations due to economic uncertainties. Expect potential layoffs and hiring freezes in these companies. Keep an eye on industry trends and explore alternative avenues for career advancement.   By heeding these insights, and others in our detailed jobs reports, individuals and businesses can navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities within the dynamic landscape of the video games industry. Stay tuned for the much-awaited April Report Summary featuring and subscribe for future reports here. P.S. Are you seeing hiring slowdowns or talent shortages in your network? Comment your thoughts below on what changes you would like to see in the industry.  #gamesjobs #gamedev #gamesindustry

Good Sky News article below covering the ongoing increasing layoffs across the games industry. But despite that, there's still lots to be optimistic about; from 30+ years in the industry, here are some key points of advice from Colin : For Studios - ●     Address the talent gap strategically: With a shortage of experienced professionals and a constant need for fresh talent, it's crucial to adopt proactive measures. Investing in training programs and mentorship initiatives to nurture junior talent and bridge the gap left by departing senior professionals by partnering with entities such as Ukie, Into Games and other public funding schemes. ●     Embrace growth opportunities: Despite economic uncertainties, the games sector is still expanding overall. Stay informed about industry trends and opportunities for innovation. Consider positioning yourself or your company to capitalize on the accelerating growth of the UK games market which was worth £7.8 billion in 2023, according to the recent Ukie report.     ●     Brace for reduced investment: This year, there's a noticeable decrease in funding flowing into the games industry, resulting in fewer acquisitions and subsequently fewer job openings. Be prepared for a more competitive job market and consider diversifying your skillset to stand out.   For Job Seekers - ●     Look beyond Big Ben: Nearly 80% of the UK games workforce operates outside the capital. Consider exploring opportunities in other regions such as the southeast, Guildford, the Midlands and Scotland, to broaden your career prospects and tap into emerging talent hotspots. ●     Focus on stability: The industry's perceived instability due to layoffs can be especially daunting with news regarding layoffs circulating daily. Therefore it is vital to carefully research and seek out companies with strong leadership and stable growth trajectories to mitigate this risk and ensure a more secure career path.   ●     Navigate the cutbacks from big tech: Major players in the tech industry with games divisions such as Microsoft laid off 1900 employees, Sony laid off 900 employees, and shut down their London PlayStation Studio. Meta, Amazon, Take-Two, Twitch, and more have scaled back operations due to economic uncertainties. Expect potential layoffs and hiring freezes in these companies. Keep an eye on industry trends and explore alternative avenues for career advancement.   By heeding these insights, and others in our detailed jobs reports, individuals and businesses can navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities within the dynamic landscape of the video games industry. Stay tuned for the much-awaited April Report Summary featuring and subscribe for future reports here. P.S. Are you seeing hiring slowdowns or talent shortages in your network? Comment your thoughts below on what changes you would like to see in the industry.  #gamesjobs #gamedev #gamesindustry

🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 Join us at Games Jobs Live - Your Gateway to the Games Industry! 🎮 Are you passionate about video games and dream of breaking into the industry? Look no further! Games Jobs Live is here to connect you with incredible opportunities and insider insights from the UK Games Industry. 🔍 What We Offer: ●    Exclusive access to job openings in top game development studios. ●    Career advice and tips for aspiring game developers, artists, designers,etc. ●    Networking opportunities with fellow games enthusiasts and professionals with years of experience in the industry. ●    An exceptionally well curated and thoroughly researched industry report providing unique insights on topics such as top recruiters, vacancies by titles, regions, remote work opportunities, and much more!!  Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your journey, Games Jobs Live has something for everyone! Don't miss out on your chance to level up your career for the better. We want to linking you to the industry; join the community today and let's power up together! 🎮👾 Socials: ●    YouTube: https://lnkd.in/edySHMs9 ●    Website: https://www.gamesjobs.live #GamesJobsLive #gamesjobs #gamedev #gamesindustry