Games Job Fair Spring '23

Find new opportunities, build your network, learn and evolve through workshops, challenges, portfolio reviews & expert talks
Join us ONLINE on April 26-28th, and ONSITE in Innopoli 2,
Espoo - Helsinki Area on April 28th
Meet Recruiters

Schedule 1:1 meetings with studio reps, or speed-pitch through blitz interviews

Build your Network

Connect, chat, evolve with fellow gamedev community members

Industry Presence

Promote your skills and encourage connection through the event platform's Attendee Cards
Job Opportunities

Browse our Career Wall with multiple job openings from participating studios

Insightful Sessions

Get in on the latest hot topics of the games industry through expert tech talks and panel discussions
Career Development

Enrich your skills through portfolio reviews & workshops and get tips to further level up in your career

Challenges

Showcase your talent to the community and potential employers by participating in studio-sponsored challenges
1500+ Attendees
400+ Meetings
20+ Studios
30+ Speakers
Career and Skill Activities
Don't miss out on the various activities to showcase your skills & receive expert feedback
ONSITE | 28 April
11:00 - 12:00 EEST

Towards Equal Worklife

A workshop that focuses on the challenges of today's working life & how to overcome them. Key questions: What are the challenges in the game industry? How to bring them up? How can we together develop an equal and fair working life?

FULL - No seats available
Get legal advice on Contracts, IP rights, NDAs & matters related to terms of employment from Maria Jauhiainen, expert lawyer in the games industry from Game Makers of Finland.

📢Drop by the GMoF Stand onsite or book an onsite meeting through PINE from 12th April📢
ONSITE | 28 April
15:00 - 16:00 EEST

Tileable Material Creation (Material Creation for Game Environment)

A workshop to cover the methods for selecting reference photographs and developing a "plan of attack", as well as present a clear overview of a realistic material.

❗FULL - No seats available❗
ONSITE | 28 April
14:00 - 15:00 EEST

Seeking Mentorship

Overcome your professional challenges with WiGFi Mentorship Program's workshop! You will gain tools to clarify & articulate your goals & get tips to find the right mentor. The workshop is for anyone who's interested in seeking mentorship in the Finnish games industry but is unsure where to start or who to ask.

❗FULL - No seats available❗

It is an opportunity for the event's artists to demonstrate their skills, receive prizes, and enhance their personal brand's visibility for the attending studios.

Submissions Closed

Showoff your Unreal Engine and/or Unity skills by creating a simple game in 2 weeks.




Submissions Closed

Let your creativity flow(chart) and demonstrate your UX design abilities in the ultimate challenge.



Submissions Closed
ONLINE
Creative Portfolio Review

Creative directors from participating studios will review talents' portfolios, revealing insights on giving your portfolio an edge.


❗Submissions Closed❗

Participating Studios
Meet us Onsite at
Innopoli 2, Espoo (Metro. Aalto University) on 28 April
The last day of the event will take place online and onsite
Entry Fee of 15 Euros is applicable, this includes attending sessions, networking, workshops, lunch at the venue and access to the after party

Arrival and Parking Information
Tekniikantie 14, 02150 Espoo

Arrival & Parking Information ⬅️

Note:
Please ensure to register for the event to receive an invite for the onsite event, as spaces are limited.

Join us for the Afterparty at HypeHype's HQ, Kamppi
April 28th | 18:00 - 20:00*
*Doors open at 17:00

We've got drinks, pizzas and a chill atmosphere that's perfect for hanging out with your crew. See you there!

❗Don't forget your Games Job Fair Spring 23 Badge for Entry
Our Media Partners
Become a Media Partner
In exchange for promoting the event to your subscribers' list, on your company website and multiple posts on your social media channels you will receive the following:

1. Company Logo with a link to your website on our event website
2. Media Partner mention in our social media posts
3. Ad banner on the event platform
4. Newsletter mentions

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FAQ

Q:
Who is the event for?
A:
Game developers of every seniority, and gamedev students. If you are a hobbyist who wants to work in games professionally, but have no previous work experience or related studies, please ensure you upload a solid portfolio of your work.
Q:
Is the event free?
A:
Yes! The event is free for all talents, although we do screen all received applications. If your profile is industry related and includes all of the necessary information, you are invited. If you are attending the onsite event (28 April), an entry fee of 15 Euros is applicable.
Q:
Is the event still online?
A:
Absolutely! Games Job Fair Spring 2023 will be online for all three days (April 26-28). We are onsite on Day 3 of the event, but all sessions will be streamed online.
Q:
Will I get an interview with a participating studio?
A:
This is unfortunately something we cannot promise you. We encourage all attendees to network with the recruiters from the participating studios. This can be done via text chat of the studio's virtual booth or by requesting a meeting from the recruiter. The recruiter will view your profile and accept or decline your meeting request accordingly.
Q:
How long do I have to network with studios on the event platform?
A:
You can join the platform 2 weeks before the event's first day, during which participating studio members can already be reached through chats, or scheduled meetings. The platform remains open for your needs for 2 weeks after the last event day as well.
Q:
Where can I see all the job opportunities?
A:
Featured positions for the event will be available on our Career Wall by mid-March, and you can directly apply through it! Once the platform is open for networking you will be able to view all the jobs by the participating studios.
Q:
What if I can't find a suitable position or a suitable company, but still want to relocate to Europe?
A:
No worries, just keep in touch with us for future opportunities! New companies and new openings pop up all the time. You can still apply for the event, send an Open Application through our website, or even follow the career opportunities channel on our Discord server. We will contact you if we find a good fit!