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GAME DEV JOB SEARCH RESOURCES

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1. 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 by Amir Satvat: Simply the best resource out there for any topic related to professional development in Gamedev. Games Job seeker's Workbook, Mentorship Chats, CV + LinkedIn Reviews, the most comprehensive game jobs list in the world, Career Job Pack, mock interviews and much more. Absolutely useful and a must read/follow.

https://amirsatvat.com/

2. 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐯 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 by Alexander Rehm: An extensive and incredibly useful package of resources that provides tons of value for every job seeker in the Gamedev world with 5400+ job opportunities.

https://lnkd.in/dBBM7JRY

3. 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐛𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭: 2841 jobs worldwide + you can upload your CV and get scanned by recruiters, increasing the odds of being contacted without actively searching on the website.

https://lnkd.in/e7v7YNuZ

4. 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥: One of the biggest job boards with 60997 jobs from any kind of gaming/tech company all over the world. They also provide educational programs and scholarships.

https://outscal.com/

5. 𝐇𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫: Probably the largest gaming-related job board worldwide, featuring 7,518 companies (AAA, indie, Esports) and currently listing 2,210 live roles. Bonus: a highly useful career resources section that can be helpful for efficiently redesigning your CV.

https://hitmarker.net/

6. 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐛𝐬: Simply the best when looking for full remote positions.

https://lnkd.in/eywcyGZj

7. 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐉𝐨𝐛𝐬.𝐜𝐨: A very simple UI but quite effective. Tip for recruiters/people managers: you can post adverts for free.

https://gamejobs.co/

 

8. 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐉𝐨𝐛𝐬.𝐢𝐨: I recommend taking a look on this one especially for those who aren’t working on core development roles.

https://gamedevjobs.com/

9. 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Cool board for cool artists. If you are looking for a job in the art department, definitely worth a shot.

https://lnkd.in/dUGDDf73

10. 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐤𝐥𝐞 𝐇𝐐: 3484  jobs worldwide, simple as that. (1301 in Engineering, Art 667, Design 307)

https://gracklehq.com/jobs

11. 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡: A lot of job opportunities + plenty of useful news about the industry. Salary reports, trends, job hunting tips.

https://lnkd.in/ds27ptRz

12. 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬: Well, it’s easy to guess which studios you will find here.

https://lnkd.in/d7XWFcmS

13. 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐞: A community where you’ll find weekly 40+ masterclasses, mentorship sessions and CV/Portfolio reviews, completely free. The Discord channel features 2,000+ jobs.

https://lnkd.in/dNFvM26Z

FIRST STEPS IN GAME DEVELOPMENT

How to Become a Game Designer
By Game Makers Toolkit

Basic Principles of Game Design
By Brackeys

5 Steps To Start Making Games
By Thomas Brush

How to Make a Game Alone
By Thomas Brush

How to Make a Gorgeous 2D Game
By Thomas Brush

HOW IT’S DONE

How to create Tutorials for Complex Games 
By Game Makers Toolkit

How to Balance a Game  
By GameMakers Toolkit

How to Design a Skill Tree & Power Progression  
By GameMakers Toolkit

How to Design a Skill Tree & Power Progression  
By GameMakers Toolkit

GAME DESIGN

The Power of Invisible Choices  
By Game Makers Toolkit

The Five Types of Stealth Game Gadget   
By GameMakers Toolkit

Environmental Storytelling
By GameMakers Toolkit

Why Most Games Fail at Storytelling
By ExtraCredits

What Makes Combat Great?
By GameMakers Toolkit

LEVEL DESIGN

Making It Takes Two's Best Level  
By Game Makers Toolkit

Dishonored 2 Devs On the Clockwork Mansion
By GameMakers Toolkit

Making Ori and The Will of the Wisps' Best Level
By GameMakers Toolkit

Hitman 2 Level Design
By GameMakers Toolkit

BOSS FIGHT DESIGN

What Makes A Great First Boss?
By DesignDoc

What Makes A Great Impossible Boss?
By DesignDoc

What Makes A Good Boss Rush?  
By DesignDoc

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