{"product_id":"game-artist-the-ultimate-career-guide-paperback","title":"Game Artist: The Ultimate Career Guide - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePaul Jones\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHOW DO YOU BECOME A SUCCESSFUL GAME ARTIST?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe ultimate career guide walks you through the pitfalls and power-ups of building a career in this multi-billion dollar but secretive industry. Brimming with practical advice, for both aspiring artists and the experienced, GAME ARTIST leads you through the tricky process of career building, boosting you to the next level. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom experienced Art Director and Artist Paul Jones, GAME ARTIST provides you with the golden key to unlocking your full career potential. All you have to do is step through the door. This is a walkthrough and career guide rolled into one! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis book is for you, if: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want to learn the secrets of the games industry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want to get into a video game art department\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou wonder what makes a successful game artist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou feel stuck in your role and want to level up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want to make the leap into team building and management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou don't know how to get promoted? That's ok. It's because you don't know the rules of the game. Until now.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHaving worked for the last 25 years in the games industry, learning from the ground up, Paul has experienced a wide range of high-profile companies, Epic Games (Unreal Tournament 3), Rocksteady (Batman Arkham City), TTFusion (LEGO City Undercover) and the record-smashing Star Citizen with Cloud Imperium Games. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGame Artist is split into well-defined sections, making it easy for you to pick and chose.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLevel One - Job Applicant\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCovering the basics - including finding your way into the industry, getting a killer portfolio ready, understanding what an Art Director wants to see, and finally, interview and salary negotiation skills explained. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLevel Two - Junior Artist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour first few months of working in a games company, paperwork and contracts, company benefits, perks and bonuses. Dive into game development pipelines and company hierarchies. What's expected of you as a new recruit and how to succeed and avoid early burn-out, giving you a heads-up on self-care, keeping you productive, having fun and learning to climb the ranks. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLevel Three - Mid, Senior and Principal Artist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDecide where you're heading next while mentoring others and working widely with the development team. Clear career progression outlining which skills you need for the all-important Personal Development Review (PDR). How and where to upgrade yourself - communication and teamwork, creativity, productivity, self-confidence, mentoring. Chose to specialise (or not) and when it's time for a change, how best to make an exit strategy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLevel Four - Lead Artist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaking the transition to managerial responsibilities. Development of management techniques, understanding both yourself and your team, how to build and drive a successful team, dealing with tricky situations, meetings, presentations, staff reviews and negotiation. Plus, a section dedicated to self-care - how to set time aside for thinking, planning, and artwork. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLevel Five - Art Director\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe high-stakes role of Art Director explained. Working with executives and publishers, team deadlines, leading from the front, managing your team and the creative process. Revealing internal and external team pipelines, concept and game team artists, outsource studios and how to get the best from them all. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePacked with hard-won information, from studios around the world, in-depth interviews with seasoned industry professionals, and advice on being the ideal professional, GAME ARTIST is the helping hand you always wanted.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNo more messing, no more guessing - it's time to level up!\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 364\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 02, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52493902774579,"sku":"9781915008039","price":33.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/ba3IiYn2lc9781915008039.webp?v=1759967646","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/game-artist-the-ultimate-career-guide-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}