Sample game artist resume

jillduffy · 10-07-2008, 10:30 AM

I've been reading resumes (CVs) of game industry job candidates this week as a form of research.

Check out this amazing resume. I don't know this person, but his/her resume would absolutely get more than a passing glance in the game industry! It has a really beautiful and creative layout.

http://seanmcnally.deviantart.com/ar...age-1-28051201

I hope it inspires you!

Adrir · 10-07-2008, 10:35 AM

That's an interesting idea!

jillduffy · 10-07-2008, 10:56 AM

Actually, I should note that the design is great, the skills section is great, but the "character information" is a little weak. It doesn't really sell the job candidate -- although then again it seems like s/he is not yet ready for a job anyway.

I guess I like the concept, layout, and skills section but feel the message overall could be much more declarative and descriptive.

ShadoFrost · 10-08-2008, 06:17 AM

It looks like a pretty good concept but to me it just has too much going on and too little information for hirability. It would make a good supplementary sheet to a resume and it looks excellent.

yaustar · 10-09-2008, 02:33 AM

Bloody fantastic.

tripnfelt · 10-15-2008, 10:31 AM

I think it's very clever just needs some tweaking.

ShadoFrost · 10-16-2008, 10:54 AM

It's great to look at and I love the creativity but there's no real information there. He also put in things you are not supoose to put on a resume such as age. Take a formal resume that includes work experience, education, etc. and then add that layer of creativity and you will have an A-1 resume.

Nagaoka · 10-16-2008, 03:36 PM

http://seanmcnally.deviantart.com/ar...age-2-28051408

That's the second page

ShadoFrost · 10-18-2008, 12:38 PM

Yeah NOW THAT'S a great resume.

Seothen · 10-24-2008, 12:58 PM

He spelled 'caffeine' incorrectly and there's a few other grammar problems in there. I realize he's not applying to be a book editor but the best resume ever would have been checked over and over again before being submitted to a prospective employer.

Also... stating that your weakness is wisdom = 'I make lots of stupid mistakes.' Not what you wanna tell an employer.