but 27 sounds better . actually I think I was 27 when I applied to LCP for a games course and they told me I was too old:) and its true I am going senile perhaps I was actually right and now I am only 37
27 now and got my first industry job a week before my 27th birthday. it sounds like you've got a good background so if you can get a good portfolio there's no reason you shouldnt get a job. like people have said it's illegal to discriminate by age (even if its hard to enforce) but 27 really isnt very old (despite how it…
I got my first industry job at 27, age has never been a problem - it's also illegal to discriminate by age! Seems like most studios are full of people in their mid 30's anyway
I started at 27 back in 2002 at blitz games. There are some studios who are a bit ageist but on the whole you will be fine unless you act like and old grandad:) I am nearly 43 now and fully intend to stay doing this until I retire.
I'm almost 27 and have had a job in the creative industry, kinda working on a game and interactive software in that time, but definitely not on a AAA production like we all aspire to. So you're not alone :) Don't lose hope, occupy yourself by making new pieces for the 'folio! :) In many cases studio will welcome a more…
I think its silly to think age factors into the decision in a way that it alone would cost someone the job. Disposition and attitude will factor in and there might be some ageist bias at play when they make the decision, but that bias should and in most cases will be trumped by the persons skill. If age trumps skill and a…
Hey guys, having a bit of a personal crisis over the last few days and I'm keen to get some feedback from those in the industry and with personal experience. Bit of a wall of text here but I'd appreciate it if you could at least skim through it all. I'm 27 in a few weeks, and have spent the last couple of years…