THREE STEPS TO GETTING INTO GAMES
New World’s associate art director Sojin Hwang reveals how to break into the industry
Showcase your best art and sell yourself
“Do the hard work and show people who you are, by creating a portfolio. Showcasing your work is the most important part of selling yourself as an artist. This is a really important part of landing your dream job. Constructing a portfolio of your most impressive artwork to show off your talents is crucial to get into the industry.”
Prepare to get social “Find ways to engage with studios and art directors. Create a website or post your artwork on social media. Always seek feedback. You could ask other developers and artists working in the industry to do a review of your site – ask them how you can improve upon it. Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. It’s okay to fail, but the most important part of failing is to learn from the mistake.”
Network and apply
“Meet and greet those in the industry and never fear rejection Attend video game expos or conferences and network with other talented artists. Try to make connections to facilitate a future working relationship. Search for positions. It’s always worth researching. Gaining experience as an artist outside of video gaming can also be useful, as it can contribute to your portfolio and showcase your diverse abilities. I hired one concept artist who had three years of experience as a prop fabricator, and he’s been a great addition to the team.”