Career Resource List
A compilation of free resources useful for every discipline within the game industry — from general advice to networking tips to portfolio best practices.
📚 General Resources
- Amir Satvat's Video Games Career Resources
- Entry Level Skills Hub by Into Games x Bird's Eye View
- Hitmarker's Career Advice Posts
- GDC Vault Videos
- IGDA's Career Center
- Careers in the Games Industry: Where, Why and What?
- Eva Tucker's List of Indie Studios
- Ultimate Games Careers Lesson Pack by Digital School House
👥 Networking
🫂 Mentorships
📄 Portfolio Resources
🎓 Career Advice
📡 Job Hunting
👤 Industry People to Follow
Industry professionals who share career advice, job leads, and community support on LinkedIn.
Hiring, Job Hunting
Amir SatvatCommunity Support, Job Hunting
Arin GoldsmithCareer Advice, Community Support, Job Hunting
Aïda FiguerolaCareer Advice, Community Support
Ben KvaloBusiness, Community Support, Hiring
Chris TranCareer Advice, Community Support
Christina-Marie DrakeCareer Advice, Hiring, Job Hunting
Jasmine CoppinAnimation, Art, Career Advice, Hiring
Jen DonahoeBusiness, Marketing
Jon WolheimCareer Advice, Community Support, Programming
Jordan MazerBusiness, Career Advice, Community Support
Marie AblazaCareer Advice, Community Support, Hiring
Matt BarneyCareer Advice, Hiring, Job Hunting
Pauliina TornqvistCareer Advice, Community Support, Production
Pebbles KleinCommunity Support, Marketing
Sara MachadoCareer Advice, Hiring, Job Hunting
Sarah BondCommunity Support
Sergei VasiukBusiness, Career Advice
Tim WoodCareer Advice, Hiring, Job Hunting
Willem DelventhalBusiness, Career Advice, Game Design
🎬 Gamedev YouTube Channels
Free video tutorials and design analysis channels perfect for self-learners.
Game Design, Programming, Tutorials, Unity
Code MonkeyProgramming, Tutorials, Unity
Game Dev GuideAnimation, Programming, Tutorials, Unity
Game Maker's ToolkitGame Design, Narrative Design, Production
One Wheel StudioArt, Game Design, Programming, Unity
quill18createsGame Design, Godot, Programming, Unity
Visual Novel DesignNarrative Design, Tutorials
💬 Discord Communities
Active Discord servers for game developers to connect, collaborate, and find opportunities.
Career Guidance, Courses, Community
Game Dev NetworkCareer Guidance, Job Hunting, Community
Game Dev LeagueCareer Guidance, Job Hunting, Projects
Funsmith ClubCareer Guidance, Community, Projects
GameDevDrinkUpCommunity, IRL Meetings
r/GamedevCareer Guidance, Job Hunting, Community