Carers in the games industry

Carers in the games industry

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  “all your gamesare belong to us”
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   Global AverageSalary last year was £32,500  Lowest average being for QA at £14,300  Highest average being for a studio head at £90,700  There are significant global and regional variations!  London tracks approximately 20% higher than global while Scotland is 20% lower than global http://www.gamecareerguide.com/features/1108/game_developer_salary_survey _2012.php
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   Last year83% of games industry professionals reported core hours of between 31-50 hours  However 48% reported regularly working overtime  AND 83% reported that this was UNPAID.
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   So doesevery other person in the industry  The most likely way for you to make your game is to do it yourself or pay some one else to do it.  Your contract will probably vest any IP that you produce with your employer automatically, with no additional remuneration.
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   Creativity –if you like to make things, problem solve or express your talents in a creative industry games are the place to be.  Talent – if you want to work with some of the top people in the world work in games  Fame – At the top of your game you may help produce some of the seminal works of media in the world  Fortune – at the top there is a lot of money sloshing around.
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   Development  Art– Animation, Modelling, Concept  Design  Code – game play, engine, networking, mobile, graphics, AI, etc  Support  IT, Marketing, Web, Player support, HR, Estates, Logistics, Finance  Publishing  Producers, Marketing, Finance  Management  All of the above Almost any role you can name exists in the industry – however there may not be many posts available!
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  Be Amazing! You willhave to compete in a global market. While some sections are protected to an extent (visas, permits etc) this can work against you as much as for you! You will have to be better than everyone else if you want that job, just like every other role….
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  In the ukon average there are less than 200 graduate roles in a good year. There are 1000+ games design graduates (never mind the artists and coders!) every year in the uk.
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  These require someexperience, typically 6-12 months Your own Indie work can count if its of a high enough standard
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  You will needto be organised and productive to make this work It can be very very rewarding!
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   A strongportfolio, for any creative role (yes coders are creative) is a MANDETORY requirement!  You need to show relevant examples for the job your applying for.  Demonstrate your interest in both the industry and relevant related sectors and parts of culture.  Show a breadth in your work – do not be a one trick pony!  Blogs, Video’s, Websites, DVD’s, Released Games, Code Examples, etc.  DO NOT PLAGERISE! This is career suicide. ONLY YOUR BEST WORK!
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   NO MORETHAN 2 SIDES OF A4!  Ensure that all key terms used in the job description are included in your cv!  Highlight relevant elements – portray your self in the best possible light.  Keep it simple, most creative roles focus on your portfolio if you can get past HR.  DO NOT LIE! You will be caught out. This should be tailored to the job your applying for
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   Be ableto talk about everything you have said in your portfolio and CV  Know about the company and role your applying to, in detail!  Be certain of what you know  Don’t argue, get angry or defensive – be professional.  Project the impression that your confident and know what your talking about.  Be polite!  Do not lie or BS – interviewers have heard it all before and will notice very rapidly. Be on time Wash Clean Clothes Clean teeth Don’t Panic!
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  You maybe askedto complete a practical test either in house or at home. Do the best you can, follow the instructions and you will get what you deserve. Use the tools at your disposal Do what you know
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