Piers Duplock
@piersduplock.bsky.social
Producer @ Bethesda Game Studios
Production and Indie Consultant in the Games Industry
Formerly @ Ubisoft, Warp Digital, Rebellion, WRLD3D, Codemasters
https://piersduplock.com/
Production and Indie Consultant in the Games Industry
Formerly @ Ubisoft, Warp Digital, Rebellion, WRLD3D, Codemasters
https://piersduplock.com/
Want a remote job in game dev?
Start by showcasing your skills online! it’s the biggest signal studios look for.
Show off some of your skills below 👇
#GameDev #RemoteWork #GameCareers #IndieDev #AAA #DevTalk #PortfolioTips #GamingIndustry
Start by showcasing your skills online! it’s the biggest signal studios look for.
Show off some of your skills below 👇
#GameDev #RemoteWork #GameCareers #IndieDev #AAA #DevTalk #PortfolioTips #GamingIndustry
December 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Want a remote job in game dev?
Start by showcasing your skills online! it’s the biggest signal studios look for.
Show off some of your skills below 👇
#GameDev #RemoteWork #GameCareers #IndieDev #AAA #DevTalk #PortfolioTips #GamingIndustry
Start by showcasing your skills online! it’s the biggest signal studios look for.
Show off some of your skills below 👇
#GameDev #RemoteWork #GameCareers #IndieDev #AAA #DevTalk #PortfolioTips #GamingIndustry
Can junior staff work remotely in AAA?
Here is my take based on my experience 👇
Do you think junior's should be allowed to work remotely?
#GameDev #AAA #RemoteWork #IndieDev #GameCareers #DevTalk #GamingIndustry
Here is my take based on my experience 👇
Do you think junior's should be allowed to work remotely?
#GameDev #AAA #RemoteWork #IndieDev #GameCareers #DevTalk #GamingIndustry
December 1, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Can junior staff work remotely in AAA?
Here is my take based on my experience 👇
Do you think junior's should be allowed to work remotely?
#GameDev #AAA #RemoteWork #IndieDev #GameCareers #DevTalk #GamingIndustry
Here is my take based on my experience 👇
Do you think junior's should be allowed to work remotely?
#GameDev #AAA #RemoteWork #IndieDev #GameCareers #DevTalk #GamingIndustry
What’s the full hiring process in AAA game dev?
In this short, I explain the pipeline from start to finish. Has the process become too clunky? Let me know
#GameDev #AAA #HiringProcess #GameJobs #CreativeCareers #DevTips
In this short, I explain the pipeline from start to finish. Has the process become too clunky? Let me know
#GameDev #AAA #HiringProcess #GameJobs #CreativeCareers #DevTips
November 25, 2025 at 2:31 PM
What’s the full hiring process in AAA game dev?
In this short, I explain the pipeline from start to finish. Has the process become too clunky? Let me know
#GameDev #AAA #HiringProcess #GameJobs #CreativeCareers #DevTips
In this short, I explain the pipeline from start to finish. Has the process become too clunky? Let me know
#GameDev #AAA #HiringProcess #GameJobs #CreativeCareers #DevTips
Indie game dev isn’t all freedom and fun.
This short is about the hard truths. What's some you'd like me to add to the list?
#GameDev #IndieDev #CreativeCareers #DevTips #GameIndustry
This short is about the hard truths. What's some you'd like me to add to the list?
#GameDev #IndieDev #CreativeCareers #DevTips #GameIndustry
November 23, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Indie game dev isn’t all freedom and fun.
This short is about the hard truths. What's some you'd like me to add to the list?
#GameDev #IndieDev #CreativeCareers #DevTips #GameIndustry
This short is about the hard truths. What's some you'd like me to add to the list?
#GameDev #IndieDev #CreativeCareers #DevTips #GameIndustry
You don’t need a degree to work in games.
This short explains what really matters and how to show studios that you’re ready, degree or not.
#GameDev #GameJobs #CreativeCareers #NoDegreeNeeded #DevTips #HiringManager
This short explains what really matters and how to show studios that you’re ready, degree or not.
#GameDev #GameJobs #CreativeCareers #NoDegreeNeeded #DevTips #HiringManager
November 20, 2025 at 2:04 PM
You don’t need a degree to work in games.
This short explains what really matters and how to show studios that you’re ready, degree or not.
#GameDev #GameJobs #CreativeCareers #NoDegreeNeeded #DevTips #HiringManager
This short explains what really matters and how to show studios that you’re ready, degree or not.
#GameDev #GameJobs #CreativeCareers #NoDegreeNeeded #DevTips #HiringManager
Structure in AAA isn’t always a bad thing.
This short shares how structure brings clarity, focus, and support
#GameDev #AAA #CreativeCareers #Teamwork #DevTips #Production
This short shares how structure brings clarity, focus, and support
#GameDev #AAA #CreativeCareers #Teamwork #DevTips #Production
November 18, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Structure in AAA isn’t always a bad thing.
This short shares how structure brings clarity, focus, and support
#GameDev #AAA #CreativeCareers #Teamwork #DevTips #Production
This short shares how structure brings clarity, focus, and support
#GameDev #AAA #CreativeCareers #Teamwork #DevTips #Production
I’m a hiring manager in AAA game dev and I probably never saw your application.
This short explains how hiring really works, and why candidates get filtered before we even meet them.
#GameDev #GameJobs #HiringManager #CreativeCareers #DevTips #RecruitmentTruth
This short explains how hiring really works, and why candidates get filtered before we even meet them.
#GameDev #GameJobs #HiringManager #CreativeCareers #DevTips #RecruitmentTruth
November 14, 2025 at 2:46 PM
I’m a hiring manager in AAA game dev and I probably never saw your application.
This short explains how hiring really works, and why candidates get filtered before we even meet them.
#GameDev #GameJobs #HiringManager #CreativeCareers #DevTips #RecruitmentTruth
This short explains how hiring really works, and why candidates get filtered before we even meet them.
#GameDev #GameJobs #HiringManager #CreativeCareers #DevTips #RecruitmentTruth
Rapid iteration gets you hired in game dev.
As a hiring manager, I want devs who can test, adapt, and finish
This short explains why it matters so much.
#GameDev #GameJobs #RapidIteration #DevTips #CreativeCareers #HiringManager
As a hiring manager, I want devs who can test, adapt, and finish
This short explains why it matters so much.
#GameDev #GameJobs #RapidIteration #DevTips #CreativeCareers #HiringManager
November 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Rapid iteration gets you hired in game dev.
As a hiring manager, I want devs who can test, adapt, and finish
This short explains why it matters so much.
#GameDev #GameJobs #RapidIteration #DevTips #CreativeCareers #HiringManager
As a hiring manager, I want devs who can test, adapt, and finish
This short explains why it matters so much.
#GameDev #GameJobs #RapidIteration #DevTips #CreativeCareers #HiringManager
You don’t need a degree to break into game dev.
This short shows why self-learning through tutorials, projects, and consistency can be even more powerful.
#GameDev #SelfTaught #CreativeCareers #DevTips #GameJobs #NoDegreeRequired
This short shows why self-learning through tutorials, projects, and consistency can be even more powerful.
#GameDev #SelfTaught #CreativeCareers #DevTips #GameJobs #NoDegreeRequired
November 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
You don’t need a degree to break into game dev.
This short shows why self-learning through tutorials, projects, and consistency can be even more powerful.
#GameDev #SelfTaught #CreativeCareers #DevTips #GameJobs #NoDegreeRequired
This short shows why self-learning through tutorials, projects, and consistency can be even more powerful.
#GameDev #SelfTaught #CreativeCareers #DevTips #GameJobs #NoDegreeRequired
In game dev, “finished” beats “perfect” every time.
This short is a reminder that completed projects show studios who you really are and why perfectionism can hold you back.
#GameDev #DevMindset #FinishGames #CreativeCareers #GameJobs
This short is a reminder that completed projects show studios who you really are and why perfectionism can hold you back.
#GameDev #DevMindset #FinishGames #CreativeCareers #GameJobs
November 6, 2025 at 2:46 PM
In game dev, “finished” beats “perfect” every time.
This short is a reminder that completed projects show studios who you really are and why perfectionism can hold you back.
#GameDev #DevMindset #FinishGames #CreativeCareers #GameJobs
This short is a reminder that completed projects show studios who you really are and why perfectionism can hold you back.
#GameDev #DevMindset #FinishGames #CreativeCareers #GameJobs
Game artists! Want to know what hiring managers really look for?
This short shares what actually stands out in portfolios
#GameDev #GameArt #PortfolioTips #CreativeCareers #GameJobs
This short shares what actually stands out in portfolios
#GameDev #GameArt #PortfolioTips #CreativeCareers #GameJobs
November 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Game artists! Want to know what hiring managers really look for?
This short shares what actually stands out in portfolios
#GameDev #GameArt #PortfolioTips #CreativeCareers #GameJobs
This short shares what actually stands out in portfolios
#GameDev #GameArt #PortfolioTips #CreativeCareers #GameJobs
Degrees are fine...but portfolios get you hired.
This short shares why your portfolio matters more than your education in the game industry.
What’s one project that made your portfolio stand out?
#GameDev #PortfolioTips #GameJobs #CreativeCareers #DevTips #SkillBasedHiring
This short shares why your portfolio matters more than your education in the game industry.
What’s one project that made your portfolio stand out?
#GameDev #PortfolioTips #GameJobs #CreativeCareers #DevTips #SkillBasedHiring
November 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Degrees are fine...but portfolios get you hired.
This short shares why your portfolio matters more than your education in the game industry.
What’s one project that made your portfolio stand out?
#GameDev #PortfolioTips #GameJobs #CreativeCareers #DevTips #SkillBasedHiring
This short shares why your portfolio matters more than your education in the game industry.
What’s one project that made your portfolio stand out?
#GameDev #PortfolioTips #GameJobs #CreativeCareers #DevTips #SkillBasedHiring
The smartest way to grow in game dev?
Put your work out there. Get feedback. Iterate faster.
Have you used community and player feedback to improve your work?
#GameDev #DevTips #CreativeCareers #PlayerFeedback #GameJobs
Put your work out there. Get feedback. Iterate faster.
Have you used community and player feedback to improve your work?
#GameDev #DevTips #CreativeCareers #PlayerFeedback #GameJobs
October 31, 2025 at 1:45 PM
The smartest way to grow in game dev?
Put your work out there. Get feedback. Iterate faster.
Have you used community and player feedback to improve your work?
#GameDev #DevTips #CreativeCareers #PlayerFeedback #GameJobs
Put your work out there. Get feedback. Iterate faster.
Have you used community and player feedback to improve your work?
#GameDev #DevTips #CreativeCareers #PlayerFeedback #GameJobs
No degree? No problem.
Are you looking to break into the games industry without formal education? It's very do-able!
Did YOU go the self-taught route?
#GameDev #GamingCareers #NoDegreeRequired #CreativeCareers #GameJobs
Are you looking to break into the games industry without formal education? It's very do-able!
Did YOU go the self-taught route?
#GameDev #GamingCareers #NoDegreeRequired #CreativeCareers #GameJobs
October 29, 2025 at 1:48 PM
No degree? No problem.
Are you looking to break into the games industry without formal education? It's very do-able!
Did YOU go the self-taught route?
#GameDev #GamingCareers #NoDegreeRequired #CreativeCareers #GameJobs
Are you looking to break into the games industry without formal education? It's very do-able!
Did YOU go the self-taught route?
#GameDev #GamingCareers #NoDegreeRequired #CreativeCareers #GameJobs
Crunch culture: gone, or just rebranded?
What’s your take?
#GameDev #CrunchCulture #GameIndustry #CreativeCareers #GameJobs
What’s your take?
#GameDev #CrunchCulture #GameIndustry #CreativeCareers #GameJobs
October 26, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Crunch culture: gone, or just rebranded?
What’s your take?
#GameDev #CrunchCulture #GameIndustry #CreativeCareers #GameJobs
What’s your take?
#GameDev #CrunchCulture #GameIndustry #CreativeCareers #GameJobs
Thousands of people have lost game dev jobs.
Thousands more are graduating into the same shrinking market.
This short is a reality check and a reminder that preparation and clarity matter more than ever.
#GameDev #GameJobs #Layoffs #CareerAdvice #CreativeCareers
Thousands more are graduating into the same shrinking market.
This short is a reality check and a reminder that preparation and clarity matter more than ever.
#GameDev #GameJobs #Layoffs #CareerAdvice #CreativeCareers
October 24, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Thousands of people have lost game dev jobs.
Thousands more are graduating into the same shrinking market.
This short is a reality check and a reminder that preparation and clarity matter more than ever.
#GameDev #GameJobs #Layoffs #CareerAdvice #CreativeCareers
Thousands more are graduating into the same shrinking market.
This short is a reality check and a reminder that preparation and clarity matter more than ever.
#GameDev #GameJobs #Layoffs #CareerAdvice #CreativeCareers
If you're starting in game dev, these tools are your first step.
This short walks through the engines that can help you build projects and land jobs.
Which one are you using?
#GameDev #Unity #UnrealEngine #Godot #CreativeCareers #GameJobs #DevTools
This short walks through the engines that can help you build projects and land jobs.
Which one are you using?
#GameDev #Unity #UnrealEngine #Godot #CreativeCareers #GameJobs #DevTools
October 22, 2025 at 5:45 PM
If you're starting in game dev, these tools are your first step.
This short walks through the engines that can help you build projects and land jobs.
Which one are you using?
#GameDev #Unity #UnrealEngine #Godot #CreativeCareers #GameJobs #DevTools
This short walks through the engines that can help you build projects and land jobs.
Which one are you using?
#GameDev #Unity #UnrealEngine #Godot #CreativeCareers #GameJobs #DevTools
Studios expect more...because you can do more.
This short talks about how better tools are raising the bar across the board for game dev job applicants.
#GameDev #CreativeCareers #DevTips #GameIndustry #GameJobs
This short talks about how better tools are raising the bar across the board for game dev job applicants.
#GameDev #CreativeCareers #DevTips #GameIndustry #GameJobs
October 20, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Studios expect more...because you can do more.
This short talks about how better tools are raising the bar across the board for game dev job applicants.
#GameDev #CreativeCareers #DevTips #GameIndustry #GameJobs
This short talks about how better tools are raising the bar across the board for game dev job applicants.
#GameDev #CreativeCareers #DevTips #GameIndustry #GameJobs
Passion got me in. I’m not sure that’s enough anymore.
This short reflects on how the games industry has changed and what today’s candidates really need to stand out.
#GameDev #CareerAdvice #GameIndustry #DevTips #CreativeCareers
This short reflects on how the games industry has changed and what today’s candidates really need to stand out.
#GameDev #CareerAdvice #GameIndustry #DevTips #CreativeCareers
October 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Passion got me in. I’m not sure that’s enough anymore.
This short reflects on how the games industry has changed and what today’s candidates really need to stand out.
#GameDev #CareerAdvice #GameIndustry #DevTips #CreativeCareers
This short reflects on how the games industry has changed and what today’s candidates really need to stand out.
#GameDev #CareerAdvice #GameIndustry #DevTips #CreativeCareers
Game dev isn’t just about skills, it’s about the people around you.
This short talks about how to build the right connections for long-term success.
Who gave you your first shot?
#GameDev #NetworkingTips #CreativeCareers #GameJobs #DevLife
This short talks about how to build the right connections for long-term success.
Who gave you your first shot?
#GameDev #NetworkingTips #CreativeCareers #GameJobs #DevLife
October 16, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Game dev isn’t just about skills, it’s about the people around you.
This short talks about how to build the right connections for long-term success.
Who gave you your first shot?
#GameDev #NetworkingTips #CreativeCareers #GameJobs #DevLife
This short talks about how to build the right connections for long-term success.
Who gave you your first shot?
#GameDev #NetworkingTips #CreativeCareers #GameJobs #DevLife
What makes a great game dev in 2025?
This short highlights the traits studios actually look for when hiring
Which one matters most to you?
#GameDev #CreativeCareers #GameJobs #DevTips #FutureSkills
This short highlights the traits studios actually look for when hiring
Which one matters most to you?
#GameDev #CreativeCareers #GameJobs #DevTips #FutureSkills
October 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
What makes a great game dev in 2025?
This short highlights the traits studios actually look for when hiring
Which one matters most to you?
#GameDev #CreativeCareers #GameJobs #DevTips #FutureSkills
This short highlights the traits studios actually look for when hiring
Which one matters most to you?
#GameDev #CreativeCareers #GameJobs #DevTips #FutureSkills