Level Up Your Career: How to Land a Job in the Game Industry
Ever wondered how to turn your passion for games into a career in Game UX? The game industry is booming with billions of players and a revenue stream reaching hundreds of billions annually, and UX designers are in high demand. But what does it take to excel in this exciting field?
UX design is a crucial component of successful games. It requires a unique blend of skills, combining traditional UX principles with a deep understanding of game mechanics. Despite the industry's size, there's a significant shortage of talented UX designers who specialize in games.
In this 1-hour Master Class webinar, Om Tandon, a senior UX/UI Manager at Nordeus, shares his journey and insights. He'll talk about career paths, portfolio building, interview tips, and common mistakes to avoid.
You’ll learn:
- Career prospects for UX designers in gaming.
- Growth paths for UX designers in gaming.
- How to transition your existing design skills to Games UX.
- Portfolio design tips and insights.
- Common pitfalls and mistakes to avoid when applying for games UX roles.
Whether you're a seasoned UX designer looking to transition into games or a recent graduate eager to break into the industry, this Master Class is for you. Learn about the exciting world of games UX design, the skills you'll need to succeed, and the career opportunities that await.
Speaker
Om Tandon has been working in the games industry for 16+ years in several leadership and UX roles, building teams, processes & pipelines. He has created massively entertaining & monetizing experiences for the world’s best-known IPs & brands including Star Trek, Disney, 20th Century Fox, Hasbro, Ice Age, My Little Pony, Wizard of OZ, Marvel and many more.
He has a bachelor's in Economics (Honours) and an advanced diploma in Advertising & Graphic Design. He is very passionate about innovation and he is a certified design thinking workshop facilitator with 70+ workshops under his belt. Om has worked across the globe in multicultural settings, from jobs in India and New Zealand to Ireland.
Om currently works as a Sr. Manager of UX and UI at Nordeus (Zynga/ Take Two Interactive) managing teams as well as contributing hands on to their genre leading sports games. His recent projects include Top Eleven, a real-time football manager simulation, and Golf Rival, a multiplayer online golf game.
To learn more about Om or contact him, visit his LinkedIn.
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