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I don't understand sometimes

Don't confuse this as complaining, more like just a rant but I truthfully don't understand Artstation and trends half the time, or even if I'm doing something wrong. I find it extremely depressing so…
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Mr_Nova

Is it worth it to spend a lot of money just for the opportunity to talk to recruiters in person?

I'm thinking about going to Siggraph, a conference about computer graphics, and talking to recruiters on the job fair section of the exhibit. Unfortunately, I'm all the way on the East Coast and the …
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poopipe

Art-Lead tutorials

I work as a concept artist in gamedev / films, but recently I have started receiving art-lead job offers. Where I can find tutorials on this topic. I mean the more technical part of the work: buildin…
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Yurev

Art Director's Hiring Tips

If you're an aspiring artist, a beginner looking to break into the industry, a junior artist eager to level up, or even an experienced pro -- here's a youtube show I found which I think you'll a…
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CrazyBlueBerry5454

Resume/Portfolio Critique/Review

Hi, I recently talked to a buddy of mine and he really encouraged me to hit in the keywords and to ask other 3D modeling professionals. I'm extremely grateful for anyone that's willing to give me sug…
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jeffxfcVA

Portfolio Review: Go for a degree, a job or a better portfolio?

My portfolio: haiqin.artstation.comI graduated high school and turned 18 a couple of months ago, but I'm still unsure of what I'm going to do to pursue a career as a 3D Character Artist, which is gen…
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tgm79

What's the deal with all the remote jobs?

[{"type":"p","children":[{"text":"Am I the only one who struggles to find 100% remote jobs lately? For the past 6 years I've worked 100% remotely for various companies around Europe, but for the past…
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SoulScience

Record my growth path as a character artist

[{"insert":"Hello everyone! I am Tingwei Liu. I am an international student studying in the United States, dreaming of working as a 3D character artist in the game industry. I learned and used Zbrush…
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Simonltw

Am I an expert?

[{"insert":"Alot of job descriptions list that they are looking for \"experts\", which if you know anything about 3D, is alot to ask for. \nIt seems like in order to get any job in 3D you have to be …
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Fl0tto

[Full-Time] Senior Art Director Position - PC & Console Games - Makea Games - Finland

[{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Full Time – Tampere, Finland - Hybrid work"},{"insert":"\nMakea Games is looking to appoint an experienced and highly talented art director to join our journey …
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Tonzuko

Portfolio & CV review for an aspiring environment artist

[{"insert":"Hi guys ! Hope you're all doing great and having the time of your life ! \nI'm humbly posting here hoping for you people from far and wide to take a couple of minutes of your precious tim…
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Bhasara

Megascans amount in portfolio piece

So - i'm trying to finish up my demoreel after a long, long mental hiatus. But I've come to a complete block with one project, I can't execute a specific cliff texture in substance designer. Mashing …
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poopipe

3d environment artist Self taught advice/guidance?

Hi everyone this is my first time posting here. I don't wanna waste your time so I'll just be forward with it. I have been learning self taught blender for over 3-5 months now and my goal is to get a…
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Larry

Where is UI/UX designed in games?

I wanted to ask about the softwares that are used for UI and UX design in games.I checked the wiki but I couldn't understand it or didn't find the answer I was looking for.Are game designed in tradit…
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poopipe

What should my monthly wage be as a 3D Artist?

I've been with this company for about 5 years now (excluding internship), and I got rolled into the company right after graduating from MBO-4 (highest grade in terms of middle-education in the Nether…
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Zoddo

CANT FIND A JOB : DONT BECOME AN ARTIST ?!!!

hey guys my name is adrian im a hard surface game artist I do props/environment  check out my website and the quality of my work https://adriancgmask.com/my youtube channel free tutorials h…
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adriancgmask

How do I get started in freelance work as a 3D Environment Artist for Games?

I really want to get a job in the gaming industry as a 3D Environment Artist and then work my way up and transition to a game designer or level designer. I'm going to apply for as many 3D Environment…
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Oblivion2500

How to know when you are ready to apply?

Hi everyone, I hope you are doing good! I'm currently working on my portfolio in order to start applying for work in the industry, and I've decided to give myself a deadline for when I'm going t…
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Alex_J

Do you need a degree to work in the vfx industry?

Hello!In the last about half a year I became very interested in vfx and made myself "familiar" with Houdini and Maya and especially the modeling and fx part. So because I'm still in school I got inte…
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Ashervisalis

Games Jobs Live this Weds; FREE online livestream with hiring Montreal studios

Games Jobs Live on Weds 16th September; a FREE online livestream with Montreal, Quebec based dev studios all looking to hire!The livestream will feature presentations from Rovio, Mistplay, Paralives,…
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scottishcolin

I currently make 2.5$/hr as a non artist, can i make more with my art?

So im currently making  2.5$/hr as a non artist and in a few years it will go up to 6$/hr. So I'm  not very hopeful about my future career. For the past 6 years  i have been makin…
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Lucaus

Building a Portfolio for College

Hey guys. My name is Sean from Toronto, Canada and i'm in Grade 12 graduating June this year looking to join a Game development course. I got unconditional offers from Centennial and George Brown. Th…
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BagelHero

Need help with career direction

I've been working at a VR training company for a little under 2.5 years. We got a new manager who decided to let me go because he didn't think my animation work met his bar, and there was only budget…
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garcellano

Been looking for Game Dev work for almost a year. Can I get some advice?

I graduated from UCF in Digital Media-Game Design in December of 2018. I've been looking for work for a while now. I'm primarily a 2D/3D Environment/Prop Artist. Here is a link to my portfolio:h…
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Zi0

Transitioning from VFX to Games

Hi Polycounters! I'm seeking some advice regarding transitioning from Visual Effects industry texturing and surfacing to the world of Games. I have some awareness of the pipelines and proce…
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brittanydrewapicture

Denied jobs because of location?

Hey! I'm an Environment Artist From Brazil.I've recently been denied a couple of positions abroad receiving the feedback that: "It's hard to sort out visas for Brazilians" or statements along those l…
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PaladinoDosBoliN

[Full Time] 3D Environment Artist - Bit Fry Game Studios

Notes: This position is located onsite in our offices in Portsmouth, New Hampshire You must present proof that you are legally authorized to work in the United StatesRequirements: Expe…
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McBradd

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