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How can I break into game industry?

Started by Cara Lu Jun 19, 2019 at 10:03 AM 2 replies 3.7k views
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Cara Lu
Cara Lu

I am a business school student but I really don't like those banking or consulting stuff. To be honest I was planning to go to a design school but my parents rejected it.

I am good at painting but how can a foreigner have an art design job without a related degree. ( I'm from China and the industry there is really disappointing you know)

Maybe I can start from some backstage support jobs?

Please, give me some advice. Very appreciated!


ouraf
ouraf

Start with freelance jobs and maybe offer help to one or two projects you like.

Make a strong portifolio on artstation (or deviantart). Keep a solid online presence sharing your art on twitter, facebook, instagram, pinterest and others.

the rest will come as fate determines

beginner hobbyist 3d modeler, learning the rest at a snail's pace.
if you want a simple prop and are not in a hurry, message me and i'll see what i can do
Tom Sloper
Tom Sloper
9 hours ago, Cara Lu said:

Maybe I can start from some backstage support jobs?

Yes, you can.

9 hours ago, Cara Lu said:

I'm from China and the industry there is really disappointing you know

There's a good deal of game development happening in China. Find companies and apply (with your business school degree). Once you have gained an understanding of how development works, you can make your own opportunities.

-- Tom Sloper    --      sloperama.com

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