Careers in the Games Industry

Fancy a career in the video games industry?  

Come along to this in-person* event and hear why Leamington Spa is one of the UK games industry’s biggest hubs and find out about career opportunities in the region.  

This event is aimed at those who are looking to work in the games industry in Leamington Spa and are based locally. We welcome careers changers, new entrants and students.  

It includes a panel discussion “Pathways into the games industry – jobs, skills and CVs”, followed by networking over afternoon tea. There will be the opportunity to meet some of the local games companies in-person and sign up for slots in the Skills and CV clinic.  

 

Panellists

• Rick Gibson, CEO BGI   
• Marcia Deakin, Co-Founder, NextGen Skills Academy
• Chris McCarthy,  Recruitment Manager, Third Kind Games 
• Chris Sayers, VFX Artist, Mediatonic
• Kathleen Bruce, Software Engineer, Codemasters

Timings

1.30pm:  Registration and sign up for Skills and CV clinic
2.00-3.15pm:  Masterclass + Q&A 
3.15-4.15pm:  Afternoon tea, networking and Skills and Careers Clinic 
4.30pm:   Event ends 

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* COVID-19 / Safety measures

We know that some people may have concerns about coming to a face to face event. We have taken this into account and have put measures in place to keep you safe. You can read about them here 

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ScreenSkills is working with Creative Futures, part of the University of Warwick, NextGen Skills Academy, BGI, Into Games and regional organisations such as Create Central and Coventry and Warwickshire LEP on this event.

Who it's for

Those looking for work in the games industry in Leamington Spa and who live or have a base in the region.

Contact information

Name: Kay & Trevor
Email: careers@screenskills.com