Career Advice
Your games career as a: Studio Manager
What does a studio manager do? We shine a spotlight on the skills and specificities of different game development careers.
Silly noises into a microphone - an Audio Director explains his job
From composer to engineer to leadership, Elder Scrolls Online Audio Director Brad Derrick shares his career path in the unique…
What does it take to be the Art Director on a huge MMORPG?
From artist to director on The Elder Scrolls Online, CJ Grebb tells us about his 20+ years in the world…
Interactivity in film, theatre, and games needs emotional connection to work - Freeplay 2021
What can filmmakers and playwrights looking to add interactive elements into their work learn from videogame designers? Quite a lot.
Getting into the videogame industry requires flexibility and resilience - Freeplay 2021
A career in the videogame industry is rarely a linear progression, so it’s important to be flexible and resilient.
Beating the Computer's Selection Process when applying for jobs
Automated CV scanners use very blunt tools to cull applicants. Here are some tips to get yours seen by human…
Building Strengths versus Improving Weaknesses
Setting an ambitious artistic career goal? Tahlia Norrish shares two prompts from the world of elite sports that will get…
Bystander Intervention for Freelancers
How do you speak up for the rights of others when you don't have job security? Media Mentor Esther Coleman-Hawkins…
Cold Email Etiquette: how to ask for work
Sending that scary email could change your life. The Media Mentor shows you how, with practical templates to get you…
Ask the Mentor: I've forgotten how to network in real life
Online conferences were great for shy people, but now in-person events are back. Brush up on your social skills and…