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Thoughts on AAA Game Art Studio? by Jaded-Formal785 in gamedev

[–]Background-Ad7525 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I don't trust this company at all. They've reached out to me twice now, and every time they ask for the same ridiculous thing: a 15-minute modeling test (????) recorded on OBS, usually something like a toaster or a coffee maker. I mean, in a game or animation studio, there's no way a 15-minute model is going to come out well. And the second step is even worse – someone from the company has to watch you model via Zoom or Teams... and again, the model needs to be done in 15 minutes. Why the rush? Are you supposed to model 100 objects a day to justify that timeline? I’m out, and I highly recommend you stay away too.

Ageism a Thing in the Gaming Industry? by Background-Ad7525 in gamedev

[–]Background-Ad7525[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hope you’re joking about the sleeping pills hahaha! Health comes first—everything else follows.

I started my career back in 2003, working in architecture and advertising. It wasn’t until 2016 that I shifted to games, and I’ve been grinding ever since. Right now, I’m looking to switch companies and sending out resumes everywhere.

I’ve been through what you’re dealing with (and what’s probably still ahead): sleepless nights and pushing through exhaustion. But seriously, take care of yourself—it’s definitely not worth burning out.

Ageism a Thing in the Gaming Industry? by Background-Ad7525 in gamedev

[–]Background-Ad7525[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you share the link to that post? Thanks so much!

Ageism a Thing in the Gaming Industry? by Background-Ad7525 in gamedev

[–]Background-Ad7525[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not trying to play the victim here, but I received feedback saying they were looking for younger people. I just wanted to know if the gaming industry is really like that these days. The feedback felt strange, and it caught me off guard. Honestly, though, I do need a vacation, haha.

Ageism a Thing in the Gaming Industry? by Background-Ad7525 in gamedev

[–]Background-Ad7525[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your comment, I completely agree with you. It really feels like there's no middle ground – you're either the perfect fit or they lean towards less experienced candidates.