How to get started in the Video Gaming Industry: UX/UI
As someone in the games industry, I know how difficult it can be to break into. Over the years I have received hundreds of messages surrounding how folks can learn more about UX/UI, and/or use their skills to get jobs in video games. I have collected my thoughts and advice from my experience in getting work in both indie, and AAA game companies, and provided in this guide free of charge.
This guide contains:
- UX/UI Role Archetypes explanation
- First steps into choosing your path
- Tools of the trade
- Building your profile
- Portfolio
- CV
- Cover Letter
- Landing an interview
- Resource links
- Tea with Gav sections where I dish out some of my most controversial takes
- Plenty of thoughts and advice throughout
I hope that this guide can provide some insight, and serve as a reference point for those of you who are looking to find a job in games (UX/UI). Thank you, and best of luck out there!
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A guide full of tips on learning about UX/UI design, and how you can use those skills to enter the video gaming industry.