Introducing the program information for the Ukie Student Conference, which is back at Staffordshire University on Wednesday 26 October with its first in-person event since 2019!
This free-to-attend conference is a fantastic opportunity for university and college students to learn about career opportunities in video games and to connect with industry.
Talks will also be streamed online for those unable to attend in person, and include:
Louise Andrew, Head of Art, d3t
Being a Games Artist
This talk from Louise Andrew, Head of Art at d3t, covers how to be a great games artist, how to get a job as a games artist and what it is really like to be a games artist! Louise will also share her background, plus her portfolio and interview top tips.
Georgina Cornelius, Talent Acquisition Manager at Sumo Group
Getting into the Games Industry
A talk from Georgina Cornelius, the Talent Acquistion Manager at Sumo Group, on what to do – and what not to do – in job applications and interviews for the games industry.
Beccy Collins, Character Artist at Sumo Digital
From Staffs to Sumo Digital
Beccy Collins is a Character Artist at Sumo Digital, and a Staffordshire University graduate. Beccy will discuss her day-to-day as a 3D Character Artist and share her experience of landing a job in industry after graduating, including some helpful tips.
Stephen Arthur, Head of Graduate Careers at Mastered
The Dos and Don'ts of Getting Hired in Games
Stephen Arthur is the Head of Graduate Careers at Mastered. With nearly 10 years of career guidance experience, Stephen has supported over 500 graduates into full-time work and will be discussing proven strategies to secure your dream job within games.
Our jam-packed program also includes talks on software engineering, technical art, VFX, Unreal Engine, the metaverse and more, from a range of speakers, including:
· James Butcher, Education Development Manager at Epic Games
· Simon Benson, Immersive Technology Director at Skills City
· Rich Harper, Senior Technical Artist at Rare
· Chris Fitzpatrick, Lead Software Engineer, and Iris Aksunger, Software Engineer Intern at Codemasters
· Richard Stokes, Visual Effects Artist at DR Studios
· ... and a panel on securing a placement in the industry, featuring Skills City, Flix Interactive, Electronic Arts Next Generation Talent and more
Over in the exhibitor area, you can meet reps from
practical training
providers and studios
offering exciting placement
opportunities in Summer
2023. Our exhibitors include:
· Skills City
· Flix Interactive
· Staffordshire University Career Connect
· Electronic Arts Next Generation Talent
· Rare
· Playground Games
· Lucid Games
·
Mastered
We'll also be hosting a networking hour, in partnership with Flix Interactive, where you can get chatting with developers, recruiters and other industry pros over some tabletop games!
Register to attend now.