INDUSTRY BLOG

The Power of Specialization: Unlocking Your Team's Hidden Talents
Specialization in game development enhances team potential and project success. By focusing on individual strengths, teams achieve better outcomes. Effective leadership aligns skills with project needs, using strategies like open discussions to uncover hidden talents. This approach improves team dynamics and fosters innovation in game creation.
September 10, 2024
Embrace the Future: AI Art in Video Games
AI art is transforming the gaming industry by addressing artists' fears about originality, job security, and quality while offering benefits such as innovation, efficiency, and new creative opportunities. It is crucial for artists to view AI as a tool to enhance their work rather than a replacement.
August 20, 2024
The Mysteries of a Successful Video Game Art Director Unveiled
Dive into the multifaceted role of a Game Art Director, emphasizing their responsibility in establishing vision, creating high-level artistic points, developing narrative, ensuring asset quality, and effective communication to create immersive gaming experiences.
May 28, 2024
Find Your Dream Game Art Job: Top Industry Resources for Success
Discover your dream game art job with resources like Hitmarker, Game Dev Map, and LinkedIn Groups. Industry-specific job boards like 80.lv, Artstation, Polycount, and Creative Heads offer specialized opportunities. With the growing demand for Video Game Designers, your next job is within reach. Consider a career coach from Chimirus to enhance your portfolio and interview skills.
May 16, 2024
The Art of Tech: Becoming a Technical Artist in the Video Game Industry
Learn what a technical artist in the gaming industry does, using technical skills and industry tools like Maya, Unreal Engine, Python, and Houdini to solve problems. This role bridges the gap between artists, game designers, and engineers.
May 1, 2024
Level Up Your Interview Skills: A Game Artist's Guide to Conquering Job Interviews
Mastering the game artist interview is crucial for securing your dream job. This comprehensive guide provides tips on engaging in meaningful dialogue, staying fully engaged, doing thorough research, and having confidence in your skills.
April 16, 2024
Unlocking the Full Potential of Your Game Art Team: Essential Strategies
To maximize your game art team's potential, encourage a growth mindset, update tools, avoid too many tools, streamline file management and onboarding, foster growth, and seek regular feedback. These steps can boost productivity and creativity for a successful game.
April 9, 2024
Game Artist Soft Skills: It's Not all About Artistic Talent
Collaboration and soft skills are essential for game artists. Effective communication, confidence in receiving critique, positive attitude, team collaboration, mastering documentation and presentation skills, and project management proficiency are key to success in the dynamic world of game development.
April 2, 2024
The Impact of Game Industry Layoffs: Navigating Strategies and Finding Support
Game industry layoffs can be shocking and financially challenging for artists. Let's explain why they happen and how you can prepare.
February 27, 2024
The Ins and Outs of Game Studio Hiring: A Guide for Aspiring Video Game Artists
Let's guide you through game studio hiring!
February 13, 2024
Unlocking Your Potential as a Video Game Artist: Overcoming Impostor Syndrome
Struggling with impostor syndrome? We have some practical tips and strategies for overcoming it!
January 30, 2024
The Rise of Global Resources and Remote Work in Video Game Art Production
Discover the transformative impact of outsourcing in video game art production!
January 16, 2024

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