Decima Digital Design Inc.

02/14/2025

While it's a good thing for school graduates to be interested in different aspects of Video Game Development, specializing and presenting themselves as ''ready'' to work on 3 or 4 areas of highly specialized fields is unrealistic.

Most people don't have enough time in 2-3 years to reach the level of expertise that is required to get into the industry for one role.

The companies have the luxury of being extremely picky, so if someone applies as a 3D Artist / Level Designer / Game Designer, they will usually get rejected as it shows they have not done enough research and do not understand how they would fit on a team.

I have released a Course that is targeted towards Level / Environment Artists who want to get a job in Video Game Studios. I explain what really matters, and what recruiters want to see on Portfolios.

This Game Art class is focusing on Planning and Creating Modular Building Kits and Trim Sheets, however, we will cover the complete workflow of Environment creation from Conception to final integration in Unreal Engine 5.
No Time lapses in the course. Everything shown Step by Step with detailed explanations.

Get the complete course here with a massive discount (17.99$ CAD):

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✨ ✨ ✨Stay positive, stay creative, keep on learning and HAVE FUN working on Video Game Art, your passion will show on your Portfolio.

02/13/2025

The temptation is strong for Game Art Students and Graduates to jump quickly to a new Project. There is so much to learn and the competition is fierce!

However, publishing extremely thorough Technical Breakdowns of Portfolio Projects is a must in today's Video Game Development job market.

I have released a Course that not only shows the whole Workflow of professional Level/Environment Art for AAA Games, but a Step by Step guide on how to showcase your work that will clearly let the employers see what you know, what you can do and leave no doubt on your Skill Level!

Get the complete course here with a massive discount (17.99$ CAD)::

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✨ ✨ ✨ Stay positive, stay creative, keep on learning and HAVE FUN working on Video Game Art, your passion will show on your Portfolio.

02/12/2025

Getting your 1st job in the Video Game Industry can be brutal!

The best way to stand out from the crowd is to ''Skill Up'' and leave no choice to the hiring teams.

My new Youtube channel focuses on Technical Tips and Tricks, Essential Techniques, Best Practices for publishing Projects on Portfolios and much more!

Doing thorough research on the Game Studios that you want to work at, creating smaller Projects that focuses on specific features and Networking are all essential elements that will bring more success to your job hunting quest along with getting more knowledgeable technically!

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02/11/2025

Reality check: most schools programs don't have time to show students what they REALLY should have on their Portfolios.

Not that they don't want to, the question is quite complex, but in a nutshell, any school's mission is to give students all the tools to get there ... the students have to do the work and put in the time that is required to reach Professional Level on their own.

Some students can achieve this while in school, most don't. I know, I was one of them!

I also have been teaching Video Game Art and Design in College for the past 10 years, so I have seen it first hand, students who are investing in their craft will make it!
Despite the economy, the layoffs and all the turmoil that the Industry is going through, once you adopt the right mindset and do what you should be doing, it's a matter of when, not if!

I recently released a course for any aspiring Level / Environment Artist that covers the whole workflow from researching a topic, all the way to publishing on your Portfolio with a complete breakdown of the Project.

The Course is focusing on Planning and Creating Modular Building Kits and Trim Sheets, however, we will cover the complete workflow of Environment creation from Conception to final integration in Unreal Engine 5.

Get it here with massive discount (17.99$ CAD):

https://www.udemy.com/course/unreal-engine-5-learn-environment-art-for-video-games/?couponCode=19E9FB553AFFB1BAAC9D

✨ ✨ ✨ Stay positive, stay creative, keep on learning and HAVE FUN working on Video Game Art, your passion will show on your Portfolio.

02/07/2025

It's been reported by many recruiters that the typical Video Game Art job can get from 500 to more than a 1000 applicants.

After the ATS (Applicant Tracking System) has done its' job there's maybe around 100 left.

After actual recruiters go through the applications, there are about 30-40 left.

When the Portfolios reach the Lead Artists or Art Directors, that means they have to go through that many Portfolios for each open position.

Make sure you make the most of the opportunity if you get through all those filters!

I have released a Course that is targeted towards Level / Environment Artists who want to get a job in Video Game Studios. I explain what really matters, and what recruiters, Leads and Directors want to see on Portfolios.

This Game Art class is focusing on Planning and Creating Modular Building Kits and Trim Sheets, however, we will cover the complete workflow of Environment creation from Conception to final integration in Unreal Engine 5.
No Time lapses in the course. Everything shown Step by Step with detailed explanations.

Get the complete course here:

https://lnkd.in/gAjvXbks

Use this Code to get a massive discount (17.99$ CAD):

19E9FB553AFFB1BAAC9D

✨ ✨ ✨ Stay positive, stay creative, keep on learning and HAVE FUN working on Video Game Art, your passion will show on your Portfolio.

02/06/2025

To Become a Professional Game Developer, it takes more than a passion for playing Games.

Getting your first job in the Industry takes a lot of work, careful planning, constant learning, researching not only your specialized field, but the companies, different genres of games, expanding your network, get feedback on your latest personal projects and that's on top of excelling at your area of expertise.

It can be pretty overwhelming without a solid plan and clear directions.

I have released a course that covers everything needed to create strong Portfolio pieces for any Level / Environment Artists:

The Course is focusing on Planning and Creating Modular Building Kits and Trim Sheets, however, we will cover the complete workflow of Environment creation from Conception to final integration in Unreal Engine 5.

Get the course here:

https://lnkd.in/gAjvXbks

And, as a New Year gift, I am giving away this Code to get a massive discount (17.99$ CAD):

19E9FB553AFFB1BAAC9D

✨ ✨ ✨ Stay positive, stay creative, keep on learning and HAVE FUN working on Video Game Art, your passion will show on your Portfolio.

02/05/2025

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01/30/2025

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01/30/2025

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Trim Sheets and Texel Density should have no secrets for any Level/Environment Artists In this video, you will learn how to create a Trim Sheet and to respect…

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"What you will get will be higher quality visuals, but likely still running at similar frame rates."

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"Gather your friends, turn down the lights, and prepare for a night of screams and laughter!"