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Game Career Seminar: Killer Portfolio or Portfolio Killer Part 2: Portfolio Reviews
Greg Foertsch (CEO/Creative Director, Bit Reactor)
Sarah LeBlanc (Director of People Operations, Bit Reactor)
Hector Antunez (Animation Director, Bit Reactor)
Rembert Montald (Senior Storyboard/Concept Artist, Lightspeed LA)
Piero Macgowan (Lead Concept Artist, Bit Reactor)
David Yee (Art Director, Unannounced)
Jeffrey Johnson (VFX Lead, inXile Entertainment)
Jade Law (Creative Director, Wardog Studios)
Gaurav Mathur (CEO, gamedevmap)
Jessica Kutrakun (Senior Creative Lead, Hypixel Studios)
Inmar Salvatier (Senior Character Artist, Maxis)
Jeff Parrott (Associate Art Director, Blizzard)
Daanish Syed (Art Director, Bit Reactor)
David Johnson (CEO/Creative Director, UndertoneFX)
Jeff Skalski (COO and Executive Producer, Yellow Brick Games)
Location: Room 3000, West Hall
Date: Friday, March 21
Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Core Pass, Summits Pass, Expo Pass, Audio Pass, Indie Games Summit Pass, Friday Only Pass - Get your pass now!
Track: Game Career Development
Format: Special Event
Vault Recording: Not Recorded
Audience Level: All
Whether it is your first job in the industry or you are looking to switch jobs, getting a job as an artist in games has never been more competitive. This session follows the "Killer Portfolio or Portfolio Killer" panel discussion and will focus on one-on-one portfolio reviews from the panelists. Participants will receive constructive critiques and advice to give their portfolios an edge in this competitive market without the pressure of an interview.
Takeaway
Attendees will have the opportunity to get direct feedback on their portfolios and come away with a better understanding of how to construct a portfolio that will get noticed and help them land their dream job.
Intended Audience
This session is ideal for anyone looking to create a portfolio to break into the industry as a game artist, educators, or those already in the industry looking to make a job change.
