The Ultimate Guide to Game Art Portfolios
To land a job in game art, you'll need a strong and compelling art portfolio.
If you’re applying for jobs as a game artist, there’s nothing more important than building a strong game art portfolio to showcase your talent and creativity. When you apply for jobs, your portfolio is your calling card — it’s your first and best chance to make a great first impression.
But building a strong game art portfolio isn’t easy. It can be a daunting task, especially if you’re just starting out. That’s why we’ve assembled the best advice from professional artists and art directors in the game industry. Their advice will help you navigate the process, and create a portfolio that sets you apart from your competition.
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Skill level, originality, and the x-factor. When you apply for a job, those are the three key aspects that art directors look for — and if your portfolio doesn’t have all three (including the “x-factor,” whatever that is!), you won’t get hired.
“Draw every day.” Those three words of advice appear simple on the surface, but they’re the foundation of a long and successful art career for video game concept artist Caleb Parrish.