Whether you're shooting for indy-game development positions or AAA Game Company hiring cycles, there are a number of things that Hiring Directors need to see to move your application forward. After that, there are a number of things Team Leads will want to see for you to be considered to join them. This talk covers successful portfolios vs. those that need some work. Both quality and quantity of the portfolio pieces will be reviewed. This information comes from months of interviews with team leads and hiring directors, as well as talks with students from Harvard, MIT, Becker, Champlain, etc.
Delivered at the IGDA Summit @ Casual Connect Seattle, July 2012.
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