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In celebration of Women's History Month and International Women's Day on March 8th, we’re continuing to feature the Women of Wolfjaw (WoW!). We're highlighting members of our team who have been and are continuing to make an impact on the Games Industry. Make sure to check back each week! Today, Emily Harnedy Game Producer at Wolfjaw Studios! 📅 How long have you been in the Tech and/or Gaming Industry? 6 years 🎮 Can you share a bit about your journey in this industry?  I studied video game management at Champlain College. After a lot of applications and a handful of interviews, I had a brief stint in QA then landed a job in downtown Boston producing interactive media exhibits. For five years I honed my production skills working on a variety of really cool projects, before deciding it was time to give the game industry another shot. That's when I made the move to Wolfjaw Studios where I've been for almost a year now managing a team of talented software engineers. It's been a great experience so far -  the team is very supportive of each other's growth and I've been able to take my production skills to the next level.  💁♀️ What is a piece of advice you have for any other women looking to get their start in the industry or move forward on their path? Impostor syndrome never really goes away; you just learn to live with it. I still doubt myself from time to time, but you have to remember you are smarter and more capable than you think. It's okay not to know it all - ask questions and always keep learning. Never talk down about yourself and be sure to lead with a positive example. Stay humble and be kind - you never know who will help you find your next adventure down the road! 🌥 Any other fun facts about you that you want to share? The kitty with me is named Cloud, both because she looks like a cloud and because I was obsessed with playing FF7 Remake when I got her.   #womeningaming #internationalwomensday2024 #womenshistorymonth

In celebration of Women's History Month and International Women's Day on March 8th, we’re going to be featuring the Women of Wolfjaw (WoW!). Over the next month we’ll highlight members of our team that have been and are continuing to make an impact on the Games Industry. Make sure to check back each week! First up, Senior Producer Stephanie Relyea! 📅 How long have you been in the Tech and/or Gaming Industry? Roughly 14-15 years 🎮 Can you share a bit about your journey in this industry?  Sure! I happened to stumble upon a job post for Quality Assurance early one morning and thought I could be a good fit for the role. I applied and within a week I was hired and thus began my journey spanning roughly 14-15 years of game development! As QA I had the chance to work in Content Testing, TRG (Technical Requirements Group - We tested for compliance with guidelines established by companies like Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft and Apple) and finally Tools Testing. During this time I got to work on multiple franchises including Guitar Hero, Skylanders, Crash Bandicoot and Destiny 2. I transitioned from my Tools QA role into Production while working on Destiny 2 and have now also shipped titles that include Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1+2 and Diablo 4 with numerous teams including UI, Meta/Gameplay Systems and Cinematics as my primary focus. I’ve now found myself working at Wolfjaw supporting our engineering team and clients. 💁♀️ What is a piece of advice you have for any other women looking to get their start in the industry or move forward on their path? You are your own biggest advocate, so don’t be afraid to stand up for yourself and champion yourself. You are capable and knowledgeable ; don't let anyone ever take that from you. Push for what you believe in and what’s right for you/your teams. 🐈 Any other fun facts about you that you want to share? I have a cat named Leeloo and enjoy reading, journaling and trying to draw/create art of any kind!  #womeningaming #internationalwomensday2024 #womenshistorymonth

The Women in Games International (WIGI) mentorship program powered by Amazon Games has been going really well so far ✨️ We had our second session today where Andrea Madrid urged us to ask questions and to utilize LinkedIn. So with that in mind, I have a question for you lovely pubs/devs: 🎮 For producers, what are the absolute "musts" to be efficient and effective at the job? (soft skills, technical skills, certain mindsets, etc) 🎮 For non-producers, what common themes or skills do you you see in your producer colleagues that makes your experiences with them more positive / productive? #WIGIMentorship #gamesindustry #producer #gamedev #gamingindustry

4 reasons why Game Developer Zsombor is loving life at Valo Motion 🎮💙 1️⃣ Making a difference with our mission 🌍 Our Game Developer, Zsombor, is excited that he's part of something bigger than just a game. At Valo Motion, we're on a mission to get people up and moving! Our mixed-reality games are not just fun to play, but they inspire physical activity too. Who said games can't be fun and healthy?  2️⃣ Never stop learning with mixed-reality games 🧠 Zsombor thrives on the versatile learning opportunities that mixed-reality games offer. From honing his technical skills to letting his creativity run wild, he enjoys the freedom to pitch and test his ideas. Or as Zsombor says: “I get to flex all the different game development muscles I have!” 3️⃣ Teamwork makes the dream work 👥 The development team has seamless cooperation with the art team. Zsombor embraces this collaborative spirit, that feeds his curiosity in both the technical and design aspects of game development. 4️⃣ A curious, enthusiastic and international team 🌐 Zsombor loves to work with a bunch of enthusiastic, like-minded colleagues in a low-hierarchy environment. Adding in the opportunity to test bold ideas in an environment where creativity thrives, he feels at home with the #ValoTeam. Being serious about fun. What more could a Game Developer want? 🙌 👉Read more about how Zsombor’s ideas come to life from our blog here: https://hubs.ly/Q02h05qY0 #GameDeveloper #SeriousAboutFun #ValoMotion #MixedRealityGames

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The #gameindustry in southern Sweden is booming with the most recent data showing that there are more companies, more employees and more women. Hooray! 🎉 At the centre of all of this is Game Habitat – a thriving hub for #gamedevelopment in the region with a mission is to "create the best possible environment for everyone and everything related to game development. It’s also the home to DevHub, a community-focused co-working and office building for game developers." Learn more about what Game Habitat achieved in 2023: https://lnkd.in/dUqUdT5Q #gamedevelopers #digitalgames #creativeindustries #businessopportunities

3 Reasons to Meet Me at Develop:Brighton -I'll buy your game and add it to my ridiculous backlog📜 -I've been researching food places for the last 20 years of my life in Brighton and I have lists for all tastebuds.🥘🥐🥙🥗🥞🦐🥕 - 4 beers in and I lose my northern accent and my thick brummy accent comes out.🍻 All valid reasons in my book! And if you want to discuss recruitment with a partner that doesn't over promise and underdeliver, has a fee structure that benefits the studio more than the recruiter and focuses on people hiring rather than a numbers game? We can have those conversations too. #developbrighton #videogames #gamesindustry

⛱️ Develop:Brighton starts today and sadly, we’re missing out this time 🥲 But we're cheering on everyone who’s going! Enjoy days packed with insights and fun. Don’t forget to check out our quick 8-step networking guide to make the most of it (https://lnkd.in/dmxYMViE). 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗻'𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝘄𝗲’𝘃𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿: 💥 If your game studio is looking to grow, visit 8bitplay.com/contact/, select the 'I am sad I'm not going to Brighton' topic, and enjoy a 30% discount on the first month of your Subscription plan*. 💥 For all you gamedev professionals, perk up your day with a 30% discount on all our CV Review packages! Use the code IAMSADIMNOTGOINGTOBRIGHTON at checkout → https://lnkd.in/d_kQpBC5 *offer exclusive to new clients when you sign the agreement within 14 working days of initial contact. #developbrighton #gamedev #gamesindustry #gamedevelopment

Game studios need women. A recent survey by Statista found that 48% of video gamers are female while the GDC 2024 report found that only 23% of game developers are women.   Here are five tips to help you get started and succeed in this exciting field.   Swipe through our slider to get inspired and take the next step in your gaming career!   ------   Follow us for top-notch advice, exclusive roles, and the best game industry opportunities. Stay connected and let great opportunities flow straight to your feed. Don't miss out on your next big adventure in gaming!     #WomenInGaming #GamingIndustry #CareerTips #WomenInTech #GameDev #CareerAdvice #LinkedInCommunity #QDStaff