Antoine Nisoli

French Junior Gameplay Programmer, currently looking for work

[Antoine Nisoli @_anisoli]

Finally, a simple tower defense game. I really enjoyed making a game and polishing it on another software. Too bad i didn't have time to implement a eartquake mecanic tho, i got myself screwed by screen resolution issues at the end🤡 #lovejam2022 #gamedev https://t.co/fggLSTcbMP

[Jade Law @jadel4w]

So let’s talk prospects for juniors.

Yeah so, it was already hard for juniors to find roles before gAI and this crash. I’m not going to sugar coat this.

Most big studios have their own art teams in cheaper countries in east Asia, east Europe or India.
Those that don’t have their own, use outsource which has exploded in popularity. Studios were already closing up junior roles and sending the work out to cheaper countries. A lot of outsource also use an army of contractors, so there���s an even lower commitment to staff. Contractors can also be global so you’re competing with a much larger talent pool with suppressed wages.

Freelance and outsource artists usually work in bubbles, many lack real development experience. Outsource is completely different to working in a full development team. Fight me.
Most art outsource artists and freelancers don’t deal with integration or even work with the clients creative teams directly. There’s some exceptions, but the vast majority don’t.

We already lack competent seniors and it’s about to get worse. We’re going to have a generation of artists who can’t even use source control.
Great hard skills from only doing art, bad soft skills and lacking so much knowledge about the processes and workflows that tie art to other disciplines.

With the rise of gAI it’s going to cut 2D roles. Countries where outsource goes will likely not have many if any restrictive laws.
And now the industry is going through a reset it will be even harder to get studio roles when you’re competing with experienced juniors and even desperate mids. Some of you will find work, most of you won’t. Placement rates were already low. And universities are churning out thousands of new hopefuls every year.

Many studios will likely not be hiring for a while after giving up so much talent. The sad thing is because of the job shortages any studio that treated staff poorly in the layoffs will be overlooked by applicants desperate for work regardless.

I wish I knew what to say to those of you looking to move into games to give you hope but the truth is it’s hard and it’s going to be hard a while yet. This is now an endurance race.
Some studios are still hiring but there is more talent than positions. This is why recruitment companies are struggling and closing too. They aren’t needed in this climate.

So what to do?

While you’re still young and lacking commitments, do gamejams. Work with other graduates and potential juniors. Make games. There’s little investment money out there I firmly believe good games can be built by small scrappy teams. Build many small games, they might not make money, but there’s always a chance. Eat ramen, work hard. Take commissions or part time work to get you by.

- in a few years when things settle, even if you are freelancing you will actually understand gamedev and be a stronger candidate for in-house positions.
- you might find success and have your own studio!

There’s no reason not to. Just doing art likely isn’t enough. You guys have to understand what you’re competing with.

Here’s a sprinkle of hope. This year I’ll be doing some AMAs and putting together some resources on how to build effective creative teams. Where most small teams fail is on the business side. So I’m going to be doing a lot of knowledge sharing here to help small teams get started.

If anyone needs any support with this reach out to me any time. I can help with
- project planning
- marketability
- budgeting
- production
- pitching
- business strategy

It’s only over if you give up.

[echerry @eCherryArt]

Hey! I'm currently looking for work on #pixelart #gamedev projects. I specialize primarily in environment, backgrounds, props.

RT’s are much appreciated!

[GameMaker @GameMakerEngine]

📢 From today, GameMaker will be free for non-commercial use on all platforms (excluding console). To further meet your needs, we are introducing a one-time licence, replacing our current subscriptions!

[Jack-Amin IBRAHIM @jack_anim]

20th CENTURY BOYS - Anime Tribute
As a huge fan of @urasawa_naoki work, 20th Century Boys is my favorite manga and I wanted to do an anime tribute of it
The music is also written and composed by Naoki Urasawa
Thanks to my brother @chicoamariyo for helping animating this
#anime

[DevteamLife @DevteamL]

A simple word, and yet...

#gamedev #videogamestudios #comics #strip #developers #devteam #gamedevjobs #videogames #Junior #hiring

[Deep Worlds @DeepWorlds_SA]

We are developing a horror extraction shooter, and we're looking for folks to join us!

🔹 Level Artist: https://t.co/AFafsGFdzd

🔹 Engine Specialist: https://t.co/Te8zpe5h7U

🔹 VFX Niagara (freelance only): https://t.co/n0jZr7t1t7

🔹 C/C++ Senior: https://t.co/1NOS8HTueB

[Walaber @walaber]

When you see a game that looks super smooth and you're curious how the camera works, try overlaying some lines on the screen to help observe the camera behavior. I've never done this and *not* noticed something interesting. #gamedevelopment

[Playing Possum @barista_chann]

So simple and yet it gets me every time

[Ga-Yi @robotigame]

Bon les copains, on va parler crunch dans le jeu vidéo. Dans une interview Têtu, Anne Devouassoux (présidente SNJV) déclare que « Le crunch n’existe pas dans l’univers professionnel actuel. Il existe des heures supplémentaires travaillées, sur la base du volontariat ».

[Dillon Rogers @TafferKing451]

One of the New Blood QA members and I just spent like 5 straight hours fixing one of the most cursed bugs of our careers.

All started with this message about how nothing was being interacted with in the lighthouse area.

[STYLIZED STATION @StylizedStation]

Have you ever wondered how game designers create such massive open worlds?

Wouldn't these environments take decades to build by hand?

Believe it or not, there's actually a way to make these worlds build themselves.

Another long 🧵

[RocketBrush Games @TheUnlivingGame]

Step into a world of magic and terror, in The Unliving! 🧟

As an immortal Necromancer, you'll face brutal challenges — but with each victory, you'll grow stronger, and uncover the grim truth behind the hierarchies of the Church.

Are you brave enough to face your fate? 🤔

[ChristianV @GenreFilmAddict]

John Wick 4’s god’s-eye gunfight has been called the “Hotline Miami” scene but I was surprised to see Chad name an even more obscure indie game as inspiration

HONG KONG MASSACRE is Hotline Miami x John Woo, and JW4 beautifully adopts its top-down look & gargantuan muzzle flashes

[Alexandre Kadri @AlexandreKadri]

It's raining fire 🔥

#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #madewithunity #unity3d #pixelart #ドット絵

[🐌Pierre🌱(happleerrom.bsky.social) @Happleerrom]

Emmental Sword ⚔️🧀🐁
Handpainting is relaxing, it was very satisfying to make. Sure I'll do other handpainted stuff later.
Original concept by @Kairuiz_✨

Check the full project here !
https://t.co/dnuAVFm0X2

#3d #art #3Dartist #3dartwork #handpainted #sword

[Gévaudan : 1851 @Gevaudan1851]

Winter 1851, French Lozère county.
You’re the gendarme Edouard Dupas who’s able to see a fraction of the past in footprints and must solve the mystery surrounding the vanishing of villagers, which locals attribute to the return of the Beast of Gévaudan. #madewithunity #indiedev

[PotePote @Maoluche]

I just realized that I never posted the trailer for my graduation #3Danimation shortfilm!

This is Let's Roll, or Ça Décale,

I was team leader and lead animator on the project among other things!

I'm quite proud of what we were able to make given the circumstances 🐸💜💙

[Antoine Cuvilliez @Cvz_Antoine]

Hey !
I'm happy to show you my last project !
"Lock" is an illustration by Alexandr McGrapes. The idea behind this was to make a 3D Game Character in a hand painted style !
Hope you like it !

LOCK - 3D Game Character via @artstationhq https://t.co/bSNc9ALTP5