Piers Duplock

Game artists! Want to know what hiring managers really look for?

This short shares what actually stands out in portfolios

#GameDev #GameArt #PortfolioTips #CreativeCareers #GameJobs

Spent the weekend diving into The Outer Worlds 2 and what a blast! Obsidian’s humor and world-building are always top-tier.

It’s always inspiring to see the incredible creativity coming out of our Xbox family of studios

#TheOuterWorlds2 #GameDevelopment #XboxStudios #Obsidian

Really cool! Never seen a portfolio submitted like that but it's such a good idea. D&D Online was fun too, I remember playing that back in the day!

Degrees are fine...but portfolios get you hired.

This short shares why your portfolio matters more than your education in the game industry.

What’s one project that made your portfolio stand out?

#GameDev #PortfolioTips #GameJobs #CreativeCareers #DevTips #SkillBasedHiring

Totally right. One of the worst things to do is start shortcutting and lowering quality (which is what crunch inevitablely leads to). It's much better to descope so you have a small, high quality, title rather than a large, low quality, one

The smartest way to grow in game dev?

Put your work out there. Get feedback. Iterate faster.

Have you used community and player feedback to improve your work?

#GameDev #DevTips #CreativeCareers #PlayerFeedback #GameJobs

A good producer and management team can avoid this through capacity planning, basically working out the total things the game needs, the time that will take, and if that fits against the people/timeframe you have. If not, can you hire? If no, time to descope

Scoping is definitely the major component, and that can come in a few varieties. The main one most people think about is scope creep, adding unplanned things as you go. But there is also being flexible and adaptable to circumstances as they arise, games can be tricky so descoping is important too

No degree? No problem.

Are you looking to break into the games industry without formal education? It's very do-able!

Did YOU go the self-taught route?

#GameDev #GamingCareers #NoDegreeRequired #CreativeCareers #GameJobs

Crunch culture: gone, or just rebranded?

What’s your take?

#GameDev #CrunchCulture #GameIndustry #CreativeCareers #GameJobs

Thousands of people have lost game dev jobs.

Thousands more are graduating into the same shrinking market.

This short is a reality check and a reminder that preparation and clarity matter more than ever.

#GameDev #GameJobs #Layoffs #CareerAdvice #CreativeCareers

Poison quills you say?...worth it 👐

Can I pet him?

Happy Fallout Day!

Always proud to work alongside the people who keep the world of Fallout alive and thriving.

#FalloutDay #Bethesda

If you're starting in game dev, these tools are your first step.

This short walks through the engines that can help you build projects and land jobs.

Which one are you using?

#GameDev #Unity #UnrealEngine #Godot #CreativeCareers #GameJobs #DevTools

Studios expect more...because you can do more.

This short talks about how better tools are raising the bar across the board for game dev job applicants.

#GameDev #CreativeCareers #DevTips #GameIndustry #GameJobs

Would definitely be interested in a falconeer but boats, boatoneer if you will

Jira Plans and Structure are my current go-to. Both simple and amplify the data that can already be gathered

Looking good!

Passion got me in. I’m not sure that’s enough anymore.

This short reflects on how the games industry has changed and what today’s candidates really need to stand out.

#GameDev #CareerAdvice #GameIndustry #DevTips #CreativeCareers

Game dev isn’t just about skills, it’s about the people around you.

This short talks about how to build the right connections for long-term success.

Who gave you your first shot?

#GameDev #NetworkingTips #CreativeCareers #GameJobs #DevLife

Very cool! What tech did you use for that?

I think that comes down to motivation, lots of factors there (pay, security, ownership, etc) but what I do know is that most studio devs still do projects in their spare time to keep up with the latest tech and techniques. Everyone is always learning and creating

Looks like a really interesting idea! I'm curious, are the areas procedurally generated?

Unfortunately you're right. That said, games is one of the easiest industries to actually produce something for a portfolio. The ease of access to game engines and info makes it so that even solo, making a project is realistic

What makes a great game dev in 2025?

This short highlights the traits studios actually look for when hiring

Which one matters most to you?

#GameDev #CreativeCareers #GameJobs #DevTips #FutureSkills

The games industry is full of opportunity, but it doesn’t always play fair.

What helped you stay in the industry?

#GameDev #CreativeCareers #GameIndustry #DevTips #MindsetMatters

Game dev salaries are all over the place.

Where have you seen the biggest gaps?

#GameDev #SalaryTransparency #RemoteWork #CreativeCareers #GameJobs

Oh right, that's interesting. I guess some companies will test regardless. I personally like to talk to people when they put stuff like that on an application (even if it isn't video) because it shows a different spirit to most

Hiring managers scroll past walls of text.

A video job application can help you stand out, especially in creative fields like game dev.

Have you ever submitted a video CV? Did it help?

#GameDev #VideoResume #CreativeCareers #GameJobs #StandOut