Hi everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful new year. I’m posting on here because I am seeking some advice/insight. I’m 25 years old and thinking about going to college. I’m interested mainly in the video game industry at the moment. Does anyone know what are the most in demand and good paying jobs in this field right now?

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While I do not have specifics in that field, when I was trying to figure that out for me, I just looked around at job openings in my location. Also making networking and connections to people and can hear what they are seeing. Wishing you the best of luck!

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My guess for "in-demand" roles would be anything in programming or leadership. The latter would probably pay more.
The AAA studios are really struggling right now, so I'd advise not looking there for long term goals (but maybe as a springboard, if you have an "in"). There are lots of studios and indie creators out there looking for talent - it's just finding them that's a challenge.

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I have worked full time as an artist for over 35 years. My advice would be to try to narrow your focus to what you personally excel at ( modelling?....characters / props / sets / game level planning / lighting / painting and texturing ? ) There are many roles within CG and you need to LOVE your job to stick with it. Download free Blender and start learning for free......that's a great headstart .

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I have a degree in CS, focused on visual and game programming. If I were going back and doing it all again I wouldn't get a degree. I would find out what you want to learn about, and then learn and understand it. There are LOTS of online resources nowadays.

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