Kamil Nowakowski

Another International Talk Completed ✅ Digital Dragons, thank you so much for having me! With everything happening in our industry, it's easy to spiral, but that's when you need community the most. That's why travelling to Poland, representing Sumo Digital Ltd and PixelAnt Games, felt extra special! There's something amazing about getting together on-site, with people from all over, to #RethinkRecruitment (even if that means I need to budget extra energy for public speaking 😅), and I'm super grateful for the opportunity. --- This got me thinking... ...you might have noticed I haven't posted much recently, and this is why: 🗺️ Bird's Eye View has been working with two amazing partners to put together a bid for the BFI grant. 🔍 I'm busy at work reviewing a couple of hiring processes. 🤖 The LinkedIn Algorithm™️ is incredibly demotivating when it comes to pushing helpful content to people that need it the most. 🚫 I wasn't sure if I was making any difference since the industry barely has any roles open. However, so many people reached out during #DigitalDragons to say my content really helped their job hunt; I can't help but think I should give it another try! 👉🏼 So bear with me, I probably won't post every day (I'm aiming for 1-2 a week), but I'm planning on writing articles with all the content from previous posts, as well as new bits of advice, especially when it comes to a slower industry. 💬 If you have topics you would like me to write about, feel free to drop them below! --- 📣 Follow #RethinkRecruitment and ring the 🔔 to read about: 📙 #GameDev Recruitment Best Practices 🔎 #JobHunting, #CareerAdvice & #RecruiterTips 👁️ Bird's Eye View & the #ELSH ⏩ https://entrylevel.games/ 🌟 Opinions are very much my own™️

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For anyone that is currently working on polishing their portfolios, here are some main takeaways to keep in mind! Make sure your portfolio is a good display of your specialization. - This is crucial. You should be aiming to apply for a job only with portfolio pieces that fit your desired role. More doesn't mean better. - Your portfolio is only as strong as your weakest piece. Keep your best work on there, or ideally ask for help in choosing which ones to keep. Document your process and workflows. -At first glance this might seem like it's boring, but it's actually really effective. If you're documenting your thoughts, especially how you approached problem solving and reasons why you opted into a specific solution, you are also communicating directly to the very people who are hiring you. ArtStation blogs are a great space where you can write about the specifics of your project. If you're lucky, you might even land an 80 Level article. Tailor your portfolio to reflect Game Studios' Art Styles: - If you're aiming for a specific studio, make a few pieces that fit their art style! You're increasing your chances of being noticed this way, and you will also get to experience how firsthand how it is to work on a specific art style. Do you want more specific advice about your own portfolio or Environment Art for games in general? Feel free to book some time with me here! https://lnkd.in/gjPafrjD

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How are #videogames good for you? This is a topic which has controversial opinions. Some saying that games are fun and can stimulate the brain and others saying that they can cause isolation, impact relationships, sleep and mental health. What I have seen working in a global gaming company like Wargaming? 🎮 Games inspire creativity and critical thinking. 🎮 Games increase motivation and bring sense of accomplishment. 🎮 Games improve hand & eye coordination and boost problem solving skills. 🎮 Games help build teamwork and collaboration skills. What's the #best part? Games are so much #fun and bring people #together. What do you think about the #impact of #videogames in our lives? Share your experiences below 👇

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Join Futuregames Warsaw this fall. Become game designer, artist or programmer in 2-2,5 year of intensive game creation process. Enter gamedev industry in 2 years getting the job of your dreams. In Futuregames: LEARNING = CREATING GAMES ATTENDING SCHOOL = NETWORKING DOING INTERNSHIP = GETTING THE JOB #gamedev #gamedesign #gameprogramming #gameart #videogames #gamedevindustry #gamedevschool #gameschool #gamedevcourses

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Ready to advance your career? We have essential tips for aspiring game designers! 😁 Curious about other professions? Let us know in the comments which careers you want more tips on! Your feedback helps us bring the best content to you.😉 👉 Don't forget to tag your friends and follow us for more insights and opportunities in the gaming world! Swipe to learn how to start your journey and make your mark in the gaming industry. 😆 #GameDesign #GamingIndustry #CareerTips #GameDevelopment #MundoGamerJobs #LevelUp #StayInTheGame

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#gamedev #gamingindustry #gamingjob Hi everyone! Some of you may remember my recent posts about me looking for a job - I still am, but that's not the focus of today. A lot of my colleagues, extremely skilled ones, are looking for new jobs as well. I am unable to cover everyone in a similar situation among the people I've worked with for the last year or so. I hope nobody feels like it's unfair of me that I didn't include them - these are just some names from the top of my head. Let's go! Mikołaj Żelazny - an extremely skilled QA specialist; he joined the team I've been working with mid-work and caught up with the project in a blink, bringing the QA department to the next level. Łukasz Kwiatkowski - a great game designer and person who owned the combat design like an absolute champ; he is a unique mix of experience and diligence. Oskar Trochimowicz - an brilliant 3D artist, no matter what you ask of him, he will probably deliver something that exceeds your expectations. Piotr Wójtowicz - a talented VFX artist ready to bring your game to the next level; he is able to adapt quickly and take on any challenges and is a great person to collaborate with. I hope some of you might think back to this post if, by chance, you're ever in need of people with their skillsets. There is a possibility that, if any of my close colleagues are in need of that, I'll post another list or two, but I hope I won't have to and that everyone in need of a job right now will eventually find their place. ❤️ If you could leave a reaction for the visibility of the people I've mentioned, I'd be eternally thankful! (adorable image in the post: eggsdoodz @ Instagram)

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Tips for juniors in gamedev 🤓 If you have to choose between a job with a high salary but no growth prospects and a company where you can work with experienced people and get closer to your goal, choose the second option. It’s better to earn less money at the beginning but gain valuable experience. Be sure – it will pay off later. Read more on how to get into games industry: 👇

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Did you ever experience downloading a game after watching the trailer, only to discover that the actual gameplay was different from what was shown in the video? It's an unpleasant feeling, isn't it? At Wargaming World of Warships Franchise Video Team, 99% of our videos are created using the game engine, so you can see the ships, islands, water, and everything exactly as they appear in the game. Players can even activate a free camera and enjoy the scenery. Occasionally, we add some motion graphics to our videos to enhance them. One example of this can be seen in the work of my colleague Nikita Rudenko Here's the Epic Games store trailer! Enjoy! #worldofwarships #video

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Remember, kindness is important! And that QA are devs, too! Let's share these resources to help each other out. #gamesjobsmegapost #qa #jobsingames #layoffsupport #gamingindustry #gamedev #share #resources #stopitwiththelayoffsalready #devsarepeoplenotfood #QAaredevstoo

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🎮Proud Support for Our Team at Digital Dragons❗️🚀 Our colleagues Michael Kubiak and Magdalena Grzesiak are set to attend Digital Dragons 2024, and though I’m not there in person, I’m with them in spirit!🔥 Our work together at GamerSEO supports this kind of industry engagement. Join me in cheering them on as they represent us and explore how we’re transforming game marketing. More updates to follow from the event! #DigitalDragons2024 #GamerSEO #DigitalMarketing #GamingIndustry

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What a bliss! ✨ Yesterday we spent most of our day with Escape Studios sharing tips and tricks on how to create an impressive games portfolio and how to break into the games industry 🎮 Thank you for inviting us 🧡 ❓Did you miss it❓ Check out our Studiotypes DLC page ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ehjZdsUV This is our downloadable content hub, where you will find a range of cool resources to watch, download and digest how you wish. #gamesindustry #gamesindustryadvice #portfolioadvice

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Case: How to Assemble a Unity Development Team, or Networking Rules!  Part 2 🔥 The candidate selected for Lead Unity Developer role in the previous part successfully passed the probation period, and shortly after, the client once again returned to us for help with a new Unity developer, as it was time to expand the team. This time, we needed to find a strong middle developer with experience working in a team of developers (not just a solo player), who would be ready to quickly integrate into the work and pace of the startup. Let's not forget the key requirement for soft skills. Strategy: We decided to start specifically with publications on job sites, game dev channels, and Unity-specific channels in our favorite Telegram. The job description and project were very appealing (as any description our team works on 🤩 ). Needless to say, the number of responses exceeded a hundred within the first few days? In the end, there were many more, with quite a few responses coming in long after the vacancy was closed :) Fortunately, we are very experienced in high-speed filtering of a large stream of candidates (by the way, we have/will have a separate case on this). We interviewed 15 great candidates within a week, 9 of whom reached the founder's review, and 6 made it to the final interview with him. 🌐 Networking played a role again – the recruiter happened to get a lead on a candidate who wasn't actively looking but decided to try himself after reviewing the job description. The first pool of excellent candidates was gathered quickly, and he was the last in it. The founder was determined to close the vacancy quickly. And so it happened. Guess who got an offer an hour after the final interview? We managed to do it exactly in 2 weeks and 1 day – from receiving the request to the candidate accepting the offer. Impressive? Important! No favoritism was involved in this case! We just want to emphasize how great it is to have a large, active, and responsive network and how cool it can accelerate closures! Do you agree? Share your thoughts on this 😉

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My friends are doing this again! Let’s support them: Final Days: Big Games Industry Employment Survey 2024 - Join Now! It’s already collected 1,700 responses. Would you like to hear about some findings? - The desire to earn more is currently the main reason for changing jobs. - 12% of respondents feel they are not growing in their current position. - 6% work overtime every day. - Professional burnout is the most common issue respondents face in their current workplace. Join the survey and learn more! It is completely anonymous and takes only 5-10 minutes to complete. The annual Big Games Industry Employment Survey is conducted by our partners — VALUES VALUE: Recruitment for Game Development Industry, and the InGameJob.com platform for finding jobs. The survey results will be announced at the devcom conference in Cologne in August 2024. The report will also be published on the InGame Job platform in August 2024 and will be available to everyone interested. Take the survey now! https://lnkd.in/e98zrXmX

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Played the demo and I have something to say! 👾 Zero Protocol Decent horror game with interesting puzzles a la Signalis. It's immediately obvious that the game was made with heart. I personally noticed several pass-hacks and references to cultural memes and games. With its atmosphere and presentation, it still managed to scare one or two times with the unexpected. She certainly knows how to keep the ambient ambience of uncertainty and the unknown, for which I give her a “LIKE”. And the important thing to remember is «You never know what's behind the door until you open it». 🌟 7 scaryhorror out of 10 🌟 👾 I Am Your Beast What happens when you mix John Wick and Hotline Miami? You'd get an explosive package of fun and challenges! The game is clearly worth trying it on release and competing in speed killing with friends. In places with humor, in places with its own philosophy, and you don't even feel bored by dialogues, because they are so harmonious here that they completely capture the player's attention! From the minuses were noticed only in places, axe control and getting stuck in the rocks, but I think it's not such a serious problem to give up the project. 🌟 8 wowthat'scool out of 10 🌟 👾 The Alters The project turned out to be very ambitious! I won't hide the fact that I've been following it and waiting to try it out for myself. The impressions turned out to be mixed... On the one hand, it's not a bad mix of Death Stranding and Fallout Shelter, where in addition to managing your base, you also need to go outside, touch grass and collect resources... but since there is no grass on the street, you have to touch resources. I can't give an assessment at this stage, as I haven't fully explored everything in the demo. So far, the game for me personally feels too bulky and large-scale. And this scale is felt. Literally everything tells you: “you will farm resources and do boredom”. And that makes me twice as tired. On the plus side, there is a very interesting system for building new rooms, as well as crafting. Taking time as a resource and visualizing it is very cool! On the minus side - the control is very messy, the character is always drifting where you don't want, and you can feel the fps drops. And also some key tips displayed white square. Here and guess where to press. And, of course, the interaction button, which once, apparently, was on [F] and everywhere is written exactly [F], but in fact you need to press [E] — let's write off everything on the demo and non-final build of the game! Well, for now, that's it! Write what games you were able to play and praise yourself today, because you're good 💜

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Hello to all! We'd love to share our month-by-month developments, starting with our 100-day developer journey. Our goal is to keep you informed and gather your valuable feedback. In late February to early March, our team began working together. You can see our progress in this video. 3D Dragon Model Creation: Our first task was creating a 3D dragon model inspired by crocodiles, lizards, snakes, and dinosaurs. We aimed for a fearsome design with four legs and two wings, staying true to classic fantasy lore like Dungeons & Dragons and Lord of the Rings. AI System Development: We developed the dragon's AI system, focusing on a compelling single-player experience, although we also plan to include a multiplayer mode. Animations and Character Design: Our animators started on the dragon's movements, and our 3D artists began designing realistic armor and clothing using MetaHuman technology. UI Design: We opted for a skeuomorphic UI design to evoke the nostalgia of early 2000s RPGs like Arcanum, Diablo, and StarCraft, reflecting our admiration for that era's style. Flying Controls and Dynamics: Perfecting flying controls and dynamics was crucial for the aerial combat in "Lumin." What do you think of our progress so far? Was it useful for you too? We'd love to hear your thoughts and constructive criticism!

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4️⃣ reasons why you should consider Web Developer (Playable Ads) role at 🌔 1️⃣ each developer works on his own project, creating it from scratch. no need to fix bugs in old legacy code. 2️⃣ each project brings new interesting feature and mechanic: 3D, physics, puzzles - all this can be done by 1 developer within different projects 3️⃣ freedom to choose technologies and create your own complex visual effects, particles animations, shaders. 4️⃣ development using interesting design patterns: dependency injection, ECS, composition. participation in infra and design projects. Of course it's more than 4️⃣! 🔎 DM me or apply via the link in comments to see the rest 🔍

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Check out the game I am working on!! If you are interested in the game and how we work on the game, join our discord! :) Link in comment

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