Into Games Career Fair 2021

The Into Games Career Fair is running talks on Twitch and networking on Discord from 10 am to 6 pm BST Thursday 29th July. Make sure you don't miss out by following the three simple steps below to make the most of the event...

📢 Head to our Twitch to tune into the livestream

👋 Join our Discord and start networking

🐦 Spread the excitement and share the news - don't forget to tag us!

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Want to know more about the Career Fair? Keep reading...

It's no secret, the games industry is on a rocketship trajectory to a bright future. With a staggering spectrum of technical and creative roles to choose from, It's never been a better time to ramp up your career or land that first job in games!

To get a helping hand, join Into Games' first online career fair connecting job changers and seekers with a wide range of UK game studios showcasing exciting roles and providing invaluable tips and feedback.

This FREE one-day event features a jam-packed schedule of panels to help guide you with practical advice into the world's most exciting job sector. Guests will have the opportunity to engage directly with hiring game studios on our Discord channel.

Confirmed studios that will be showcasing hundreds of jobs include:

Frontier (Elite Dangerous, Planet Coaster), Playground Games (Forza Horizon), Avalanche Studios (Just Cause), Creative Assembly (Total War, Alien Isolation), Hangar13 (Mafia series), Sumo Digital (Little Big Planet), Supermassive Games (Until Dawn, Dark Pictures) and Payload Studios (TerraTech).

Into Games Career Fair will also be hosting a range of free talks throughout the day offering insights and guidance on how to get a job in these key disciplines:

• Games Art
• Games Audio
• Games Production
• Games Narrative Design
• Games Programming
• Marketing and Community Building
• How to set up your own indie studio

So whether you're looking to get your foot into the door, switch up roles, or take your current career up a gear, this event is for you. At this fair you will:

• Connect to the video game industry
• Discover current job opportunities
• Upskill and boost your confidence

This event is completely free and open to all, designed by Into Games to help make applying for a new role more accessible, transparent, and fun!

FAQ:

Q: Is this an event for remote jobs only?

A: No, this is a virtual event but recruiting game organisations will be promoting a mix of remote and in-house positions depending on their studio.

Q: How will the fair work?

A: We will be running a full day of talks via Twitch and channels on our Discord for your chance to engage with the game studios directly. All content and activities will be accessible via laptop, tablet, or smartphone.

Q: Is there a charge to attend?

A: No, this event is completely free and open to everyone to attend.

Q: What kind of studios will be participating?

Frontier (Elite Dangerous, Planet Coaster), Playground Games (Forza Horizon), Avalanche Studios (Just Cause), Creative Assembly (Total War, Alien Isolation), Hangar13 (Mafia series), Sumo Digital (Little Big Planet), Supermassive Games (Until Dawn, Dark Pictures) and Payload Studios (TerraTech).

Q: What type of positions will be showcased during the event?

A: A wide range, from production to programming to design. There will be entry-level and junior roles showcased so perfect for anyone looking for their first job. Many of the studios will be recruiting senior roles too so this event is also a great opportunity for those looking to change jobs or jump into the games industry.

More about the host

This event is hosted by Into Games. We are a non-profit that supports people in finding rewarding careers in the games industry. Find out more about our work at www.intogames.org.

Into Games runs in partnership with UKIE.

If you have any questions drop us a line Rosalie@intogames.org