Where do you usually look for work?

huynhke

So I know theres a section for "Looking for work" on polycount. Do you guys know any other methods of looking for work?

These are the ones I know about, but it feels very limited.
-Gamasutra (doesn't seem like there's much here)
-Linkedin
-Gamedevmap (this is just a list of game studios to check out to see if anyone is hiring)

Add3r

https://orcahq.com/jobs

Eric Chadwick

We have some more resources here
http://wiki.polycount.com/wiki/Game_Industry#Job_Searching

Jonas Ronnegard

Artstation - https://www.artstation.com/jobs

Stinger88

Jira...

...sorry, couldn't resist

huynhke

Add3r said:

https://orcahq.com/jobs

wow that's a pretty nice site, thank you so much

Tidal Blast said:

On the website of most companies you should be able to find a ''Career'' or ''Jobs'' section where you'll find all their current openings.
Ex:
http://www.bioware.com/en/careers/#current-openings
http://www.valvesoftware.com/jobs/job_postings.html
http://wbgamesmontreal.com/en/jobs
https://eidosmontreal.com/jobs

And there are other websites that might help you find jobs around your area.
Ex:
http://ca.indeed.com/

And of course... make friends.

haha yeah i usually use gamedevmap.com to scout out the studios in the right area, then i visit each website to see what they're looking for. thank you!

huynhke

thanks everyone! wish me luck! i'm a VFX artist so it's been hard looking for the right thing

Add3r

huynhke said:

thanks everyone! wish me luck! i'm a VFX artist so it's been hard looking for the right thing

Do you have a portfolio readily available?  Just about everywhere I know is looking for VFX artists of any level, whether or not its publicly listed.


  Stinger88 said:

Jira...

...sorry, couldn't resist

lol... This is so true though.  JIRA is love, JIRA is life, JIRA is work.  All hail JIRA.  

huynhke

I do : http://www.kelvinhuynh.com/
I reside in Los Angeles, CA

Azaraen

Glassdoor has a good amount of job listings.

.polygon

also
https://www.creativeheads.net/

JacqueChoi

For a pretty comprehensive list of the Montreal Game Dev Studios:

http://www.mtlgs.ca/montreal.html

There's a HUGE Film/VFX industry here, as well as medical/military simulations, Bombardier. There's TONS of opportunities in 3D here outside of games.

huynhke

thanks everyone!

valuemeal

I go to many networking events and hit up fellows.