INDUSTRY BLOG

Game Art Careers: Why They’re Competitive and How to Succeed
The game art industry is thriving, but landing a top job is no easy feat. From crafting standout portfolios to navigating fierce competition, here’s how to level up your career and claim your dream role.
January 16, 2025
The Roadmap to Game Industry Success: Portfolio Tips from Industry Experts
Your portfolio is your only key to breaking into the game industry. To stand out, showcase a few exceptional pieces, highlight your creative process, and keep your work fresh and relevant. Tailor it to each application, use industry-standard tools, and don’t forget to add a personal touch. With these expert tips, you’ll be ready to impress recruiters and land your dream role.
January 8, 2025
2025’s Guide to Building a Winning Game Art Portfolio
Stuck on irrelevant projects or aimless in 2024? It’s time to level up! Learn how to craft a game art portfolio that gets you hired in 2025. Drop bad habits, focus your work, and stand out.
December 31, 2024
Crafting the Ultimate 3D Portfolio: Models, Textures, and Beyond
Dreaming of working in game art? Craft a portfolio that wows studios like Naughty Dog! From hero pieces to lighting tricks, level up with tips that get you hired.
December 23, 2024
Breaking Down Arcane’s Game Art: How to Build Portfolio-Worthy Scenes Inspired by the Show
Dive into Arcane’s artistic brilliance! Transform your game art portfolio with its painterly style, epic storytelling, and stunning lighting. Create scenes that rival Piltover’s glow and Zaun’s grit. Your masterpiece awaits! ✨
December 12, 2024
AI in Game Art: Friend or Foe? Navigating the Changing Landscape
Discover how AI is revolutionizing game art! 🎮 From sparking creative breakthroughs to raising important questions about artistic authenticity, find out why every game artist needs to understand this game-changing technology.
December 4, 2024
Crafting Immersive Worlds in Video Games: Exploring the Role of an Environment Artist
Discover how Environment Artists shape the breathtaking worlds of video games, from crafting stunning landscapes to creating immersive atmospheres that bring virtual adventures to life.
November 26, 2024
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

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