Looking to start, grow, or upgrade your career in games? GDC Showcase is the place for you! Check out these incredible sessions coming to our all-virtual event in September.
GDC Showcase takes place on September 19-20, and costs only $49 to sign up. Join game career experts like Ubisoft's Fawzi Mesmar, Rebellion's Cari Watterton, Epic Games' Jeff Hesser, and more as they share advice on fostering a successful career in the industry. Dive into two days of immersive learning and networking, where you'll sharpen your skills, explore new career opportunities, and stay ahead of the latest trends revolutionizing the game industry. And the best part? It's all online!
Here are just a few of the sessions you can expect. Explore the entire list on our website.
How to Position Yourself to Get a Job in the Games Industry
Cami Smith (Senior Recruiter, Independent)
Nellie Hughes (Design Director, Xbox Game Studios Publishing, Microsoft)
Alejandro Rodriquez (Gaming Talent Acquisition Leader & Art Development Specialist, 343)
Elbert Perez (Senior Partner Engineer, Unity)
In this session,our team of experts from the industry will share best practices for aspiring professionals looking to break into the gaming industry. The panel will talk about seting up their profiles and portfolios to attract potential employers. The session covers essential networking strategies, highlighting both online and in-person opportunities. Additionally, we will shares valuable resources for job hunting in the gaming sector, ensuring attendees leave with actionable steps to enhance their career prospects. Whether you're just starting or looking to make a career shift, this session offers practical advice and insights to help you succeed in the competitive gaming industry. The first half hour will be the panel discussion, the second half hour will be open for live Q&A.
Build Your Promotability or Honor Your Values? Why Not Both!
Sonia Michaels (Career Development Coach and Consultant)
In games, as in many other industries, there's a pervasive mythos that "It's a dog eat dog world." And sometimes, as we watch the layoff notices pile up, we start to believe that. But fortunately, life is not a zero sum game. It is absolutely possible to build a long, healthy career in the game industry by creating opportunities for yourself and for others, by raising your own voice and amplifying marginalized voices, and by caring about both profits and people. Will this approach lead to endless riches? Almost certainly not. But it should lead you to a long and healthy career that you can actually enjoy.
Creating Memorable Moments in Video Games
Fawzi Mesmar (VP Global Creative, Ubisoft)
In this session Fawzi will go over the psychology of how players and people generally recall experiences and form memories, and identify what makes moments memorable and meaningful. By conducting that analysis, he goes through methods to be able to deliberately be able to create moments that players will resonate with for a long time.
More 'Getting Hired with a Personal Touch': The Side Door
David Ventura (Creative Director and CEO, Ichigoichie)
Impress the Press: Media Best Practices with Game Developer
Bryant Francis (Senior Editor, GameDeveloper.com)
In this session, Senior Editor Bryant Francis of GameDeveloper.com will share best practices when interacting with media outlets. He’ll discuss how to craft a compelling message, prepare for interviews, and build relationships with the press. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, you'll gain valuable insights on how to confidently engage with journalists and navigate interviews with ease.
The game development industry is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and staying ahead requires continuous learning and growth. Whether you are in game design, programming, visual art, quality assurance, audio, or any other game profession (or even a student!), our event is tailored to meet your needs.
GDC Showcase is the ultimate career development event.
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GDC Showcase is back in 2024 with a focus on career development, and registration is now open! For more information, be sure to visit our website and follow the #GDCShowcase hashtag on social media.
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