How to find a job in a game studio for a beginner narrative or level designer: asked experts from the industry

Earlier, we asked experienced game designers about the specifics of employment in game studios . This time, we found out what skills, portfolio and experience are needed for narrative and level designers to find a job.





What does a level designer need to get a job in a game studio

Kirill Buyanin, level designer at Remedy
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Maria Kochakova's original game Message Quest was released on Steam in 2015
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