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Spring Games Job Fair 2025 — A Gathering of Talent, Opportunity, and Community Spirit
On April 24th, 2025, the Spring edition of the Games Job Fair brought together Finland’s game development community in a truly symbolic venue — the historic Helsinki City Hall. Over 300 participants, including talented job seekers, recruiters, and industry supporters, filled the heart of the city to connect, share, and explore new opportunities.
This marked the first time the event was hosted in such a prestigious location, reflecting the growing recognition and support for the gaming industry by the city of Helsinki. With recent layoffs and studio closures impacting professionals across the sector, the city’s involvement sent a clear message of solidarity and commitment to nurturing creative talent.
The event featured 10 hiring game studios from Finland, such as Rovio, Metacore, Supercell, Remedy, Nitro Games, Yousician, AILiveSim, Playnest, Finnplay and Social First. Each company offered insight into their ongoing projects, studio culture, and open positions through engaging presentations, one-on-one chats, and demo showcases.
Engaging Content & Schedule Highlights
Doors opened at 9:00 AM, kicking off a full day of career development talks, panels, and interactive sessions. From 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, the schedule included CV and portfolio reviews offered on a first‑come, first‑served basis, where attendees received personalized feedback from industry professionals.
Between review sessions and presentations, participants had multiple opportunities to engage with recruiters from the participating studios. Company representatives delivered short but insightful presentations on their work, studio culture, and open positions—providing job seekers with both context and connection points for follow-up conversations
Overall, the Games Job Fair Autumn 2024 successfully demonstrated how a virtual job fair can be both accessible and impactful. For anyone who missed it, replays are available on their YouTube channel, so viewers can still benefit from the insightful talks and opportunities shared at the event. This year’s event set a high standard for digital career fairs in gaming, proving that, even as the industry changes, there are powerful ways to connect talent with opportunity worldwide.
With an attendance of 1.4K lifetime viewers on LinkedIn Live, we had a great turnout for our first foray into this type of a stream for the event. The audience was engaged, and the Discord server was on absolute fire!
If you missed the live event, you can rewatch the stream through this link or view the individual talks on our Youtube channel
Presentations by Yousician and HypeHype
Practical Tips on how to Level Up your Portfolio for the next career opportunity
This time around we gathered industry leaders to talk about tips for the job seekers on how to build a portfolio that will make you stand out in the eyes of recruiters and hiring studios.
Jarno Tiainen, Game Lead from Metacore did an extensive dive into the importance of understanding the company, the role and the nature of a recruitment process when crafting a portfolio to land a job in Gaming.
The talk also comprised the detailed description of the Art roles and the differences there are.
The talk also comprised the detailed description of the Art roles and the differences there are.
Concept Artist
Technical Artist
Illustrator
This talk was relevant to artists of all seniority levels. If you missed it, don't worry - the recording will soon be available on our Youtube channel
Games Industry in Numbers analytics for 2024
We dove into the latest stats and trends shaping the gaming world with Dmitriy Byshonkov, senior business development expert. This talk provided a comprehensive overview of the current state of the gaming market, covering PC, Console, Mobile, and beyond.
Many Free-to-Play (F2P) titles are facing challenges Dmitry did the exploration of how the mobile gaming market is evolving in response to shifting player behaviours. The session offered valuable data and analysis to help you understand the industry's trajectory in 2024.
Many Free-to-Play (F2P) titles are facing challenges Dmitry did the exploration of how the mobile gaming market is evolving in response to shifting player behaviours. The session offered valuable data and analysis to help you understand the industry's trajectory in 2024.
From Brainstorm to Build: turning ideas into Games.
Ever had a game idea you couldn’t stop thinking about - a world waiting to come alive or a story just begging to be told? In this inspiring talk, Mladen Levnaic dives deep into the journey of turning those creative sparks into fully realized, engaging games.
Through practical insights and real-world examples, Mladen unpacks the key do’s and don’ts of game ideation, helping aspiring and experienced game developers alike navigate the challenges of conceptualization. From capturing raw inspiration to overcoming common pitfalls, this talk is your roadmap to making ideas not just playable but unforgettable.
Get ready to unlock your creative potential and start building worlds that players will love!
Presentations by Mladen Levnaic and Dmitriy Byshonkov
Producer vs. Project Manager - bridging the gap between software and games.
We hosted a special fireside chat that delves into the fascinating role of a Producer in the gaming industry and how it contrasts with traditional Project Management in software development. In this session Oleg Paliy (former Project Manager in the Software industry) and Maria Maunula (experienced Games Producer) explored the nuances of game production, tackling the burning question: What truly sets a Project Manager apart from a Producer?
This discussion is perfect for anyone curious about the dynamics of game development or considering a transition from software to gaming.
We hosted a special fireside chat that delves into the fascinating role of a Producer in the gaming industry and how it contrasts with traditional Project Management in software development. In this session Oleg Paliy (former Project Manager in the Software industry) and Maria Maunula (experienced Games Producer) explored the nuances of game production, tackling the burning question: What truly sets a Project Manager apart from a Producer?
This discussion is perfect for anyone curious about the dynamics of game development or considering a transition from software to gaming.
How to make your portfolio stand out
Ready to land your dream job? The talk from Joe Bcovers everything you need to know to create a portfolio that grabs attention and leaves a lasting impression.
Learn essential tips and strategies to showcase your skills, tell your unique story, and align your work with what employers are looking for. Whether you're an artist, designer, or developer, this session is packed with actionable advice to help your portfolio rise above the rest.
This discussion is perfect for anyone curious about the dynamics of game development or considering a transition from software to gaming.
Ready to land your dream job? The talk from Joe Bcovers everything you need to know to create a portfolio that grabs attention and leaves a lasting impression.
Learn essential tips and strategies to showcase your skills, tell your unique story, and align your work with what employers are looking for. Whether you're an artist, designer, or developer, this session is packed with actionable advice to help your portfolio rise above the rest.
This discussion is perfect for anyone curious about the dynamics of game development or considering a transition from software to gaming.
Presentations Joe Burridge and fire side chat with Oleg Paliy and Maria Maunula
Creative Portfolio Review session is back!
We received an overwhelming number of requests from our Spring Fair attendees to bring back the Creative Portfolio Review sessions. With many of our participants being artists, the feedback provided during these reviews proved invaluable to their growth and development.
In response, we’re excited to host the session again!
This time, we brought together an incredible panel of experts: Kshiraj Telang (Moon Active), Olga Netsvetnaia (Magic Media), Ivan Lugovoy (Rovio), and Alexander Preuss (Magic Media). Together, they reviewed 12 portfolios in an engaging online roundtable format, offering invaluable insights and guidance to aspiring artists.
The recording will soon be available on our Youtube channel
We received an overwhelming number of requests from our Spring Fair attendees to bring back the Creative Portfolio Review sessions. With many of our participants being artists, the feedback provided during these reviews proved invaluable to their growth and development.
In response, we’re excited to host the session again!
This time, we brought together an incredible panel of experts: Kshiraj Telang (Moon Active), Olga Netsvetnaia (Magic Media), Ivan Lugovoy (Rovio), and Alexander Preuss (Magic Media). Together, they reviewed 12 portfolios in an engaging online roundtable format, offering invaluable insights and guidance to aspiring artists.
The recording will soon be available on our Youtube channel
Creative Portfolio review session
A Vibrant and Unifying Onsite in Helsinki
- Games Job Fair registration
- Game Makers of Finland presentation
- The onsite venue was filled with talents
Great opportunity meet in person and give you career a Boost.
A heartfelt thanks to the City of Helsinki, Business Finland, and Game Makers of Finland for making it possible to host over 107 talented individuals at Kamppi's Innovation Home on November 8th. The day was packed with insightful talks and valuable CV and portfolio reviews, creating a productive and inspiring atmosphere.
This time around the onsite day was filled with quite a few interesting topics from the industry to share their insights and expertise on topics such as "Successful Feedback Loops in Mobile Gaming", "Yesterday's Debt and Tomorrow's Dreams," "Influencer Marketing in Gaming: Powering Success and Growth", "Reinventing Game Launches" and "The State of the European Games Industry in 2024". You can catch all these enlightening talks on our Youtube channel.
A heartfelt thanks to the City of Helsinki, Business Finland, and Game Makers of Finland for making it possible to host over 107 talented individuals at Kamppi's Innovation Home on November 8th. The day was packed with insightful talks and valuable CV and portfolio reviews, creating a productive and inspiring atmosphere.
This time around the onsite day was filled with quite a few interesting topics from the industry to share their insights and expertise on topics such as "Successful Feedback Loops in Mobile Gaming", "Yesterday's Debt and Tomorrow's Dreams," "Influencer Marketing in Gaming: Powering Success and Growth", "Reinventing Game Launches" and "The State of the European Games Industry in 2024". You can catch all these enlightening talks on our Youtube channel.
- Nick Sweetman conducting Art Portfolio review
- Petteri Tuomimaa conducting CV review
- City of Helsinki presentation by Laura Hakola and Salli Kolehmainen
- Artyom Volkov - HOW TO BUILD GAME DESIGN PORTFOLIO
- Niina Hautala - HOW I BECAME ONE AND TIPS ON HOW YOU CAN BECOME ONE TOO
- Kirsti Sipilä - ROCK YOUR LINKEDIN PROFILE
We were fortunate to have recruiters and lead artists from renowned studios like Rovio, Nitro Games, Metacore, Noice and Yousician generously volunteer their time to provide guidance and advice. Their expertise offered attendees actionable steps for navigating this challenging period.
While the recent market crisis has been tough on our industry, the games community continues to demonstrate its resilience and unity. No matter what challenges you may be facing, we hope our Games Job Fairs serve as a reminder that you are not alone. These events are here to be your safe space to connect, discover new opportunities, and continue growing.
While the recent market crisis has been tough on our industry, the games community continues to demonstrate its resilience and unity. No matter what challenges you may be facing, we hope our Games Job Fairs serve as a reminder that you are not alone. These events are here to be your safe space to connect, discover new opportunities, and continue growing.
- City of Helsinki quiz with attendees
- Milla Pennanen talks about changed in the law and the study results
- Game Makers of Finland presentation
- The auditorium was full of great talent
- Kirsti Sipilä presentation
- Niina Hautala presentation
Our goal at Games Job Fair is to connect hiring studios with job seekers, even during tough times for the industry. We’re committed to supporting hope and growth for games and their developers. The turnout was fantastic, and I’m really pleased with the results!
Oleg Paliy
Games Job Fairs organizer / CEO at Games Factory Talents
Did you miss the show? No worries you can view it below and on our Youtube channel
These days, with so much going on in the world and our industry, it's normal to feel worried or discouraged. It's important to take care of yourself and remember that better days are coming. Game developers are strong and passionate people. We believe in you, and we hope you believe in yourself too!
Participating Studios
The next hybrid Games Job Fair!
Our next hybrid Games Job Fair will be held in the Autumn of 2024! So we urge you to connect with us on our social networks and we look forward to seeing you again in a few months. Until then, we wish you success in finding your dream job and stay safe!
Our next hybrid Games Job Fair will be held in the Autumn of 2024! So we urge you to connect with us on our social networks and we look forward to seeing you again in a few months. Until then, we wish you success in finding your dream job and stay safe!