Game Dev Career Guide

Gamedev Career Guide

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

—- Industry Knowledge: —-
1. Watch streamers – learn what grabs their attention
2. Research the market – use tools like AppMagic or VG Insights
3. Read player reviews – Steam, Reddit, App Store are goldmines
4. Play new games and analyze them – what works, what doesn’t?
5. Stay updated with industry news via PocketGamer, Gamasutra, or IGN

—- Develop Skills: —-
6. Find a mentor for feedback and guidance
7. Create small games in UGC (mods, prototypes)
8. Join a small team – build portfolio projects together
9. Participate in game jams like Ludum Dare or Global Game Jam
10. Take free courses on YouTube – channels like Brackeys and The Cherno are great!

𝟭𝟭. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴:

🎮 Game Jams:
• Ludum Dare (https://ludumdare.com/),
• Itch_io Game Jams (https://itch.io/jams),
• Global Game Jam (https://globalgamejam.org/),
• GMTK Game Jam (https://lnkd.in/ecSD6V_K)

📚 Learning:

• Brackeys (https://lnkd.in/gChH3YcW)
• The Cherno (https://lnkd.in/gY4tWAH6)
• CodeMonkey (https://lnkd.in/ghDu7nxh)
• Marco Bucci (https://lnkd.in/gKXrDRf8)
• FZD School (https://lnkd.in/gYv8jGY6)
• Extra Credits (https://lnkd.in/gHg_gum5)
• Thomas Brush (https://lnkd.in/gQdbHtfB)
• Game Maker’s Toolkit (https://lnkd.in/gZbPpsYk)
• Cubebrush (https://lnkd.in/g6ZPdrtj)
• Gamigion Journal

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯

—- Networking: —-
12. Engage in LinkedIn/Discord/Reddit communities
13. Attend one industry event per month (online/offline)
14. Connect with 15 new people daily – build relationships
15. Aim to 3 mentorship calls/week – experts are willing to help
16. Check game credits, creative way to find potential connections
17. DM your connection before applying – referrals increase your chances of being hired

—- Crafting Your CV: —-
18. Skip skill level bars – they don’t add much value
19. Focus on achievements, not just responsibilities
20. Keep it simple – concise bullet points for easy reading
21. Tailor your CV to each job – highlight relevant experience

—- DM Tips: —-
22. Be direct – explain why you’re reaching out
23. Don’t pressure them to reply fast, keep it easy
24. Highlight value – how can you help or learn?
25. Keep messages short – no one likes a wall of text
26. Personalize your messages – show genuine interest
27. Make them easy to read – break up text and get to the point

𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗲𝘃𝘀:

• Gamigion Gaming Jobs
• Amir Satvat (https://amirsatvat.com/)
• Gamedev Resources by Alexander Rehm
• PlayHire (https://lnkd.in/eXeJG–r)
• Hitmarker (https://hitmarker.net/)
• Outscal (https://outscal.io/)

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀: https://lnkd.in/e3zZijzP

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