Roles
7 posts filed under Roles.
The Skill That Separates Good Game Designers From Great Ones (It's Writing)
The best game designers aren't just creative. They write clearly. Here's why writing is the underrated career skill in game development.
What Stardew Valley's Creator Can Teach You About Breaking Into Gaming
Eric Barone couldn't get hired in gaming. So he built Stardew Valley solo. His story holds a career lesson most game developers miss.
How a Literature Major Became an Executive Producer at Riot Games
Joe Tung went from English Literature to leading League of Legends. His career path holds lessons for anyone trying to break into gaming.
How I Became a Riot Games Boss With No Gaming Experience
No esports background, no industry contacts. How I closed the credibility gap and survived 13 interviews over 9 months to run Riot's Vietnam business.
Why LinkedIn Matters More Than You Think in Gaming
LinkedIn is career insurance for gaming pros. Build visibility, attract recruiter outreach, create permanent career records.
When Your Team Stops Listening to You: The Silent Takeover
Learn how gaming founders lose authority to their teams and 5 tactics to reclaim leadership. Coaching strategies for founder-led studios.
From Contractor to Full-Time: The Playbook That Got Eric Hired
Eric waited 3 years for conversion. Learn the exact process to move from contractor to full-time game dev with documentation and feedback tactics.