The game job market has been struggling for years, but there may be hope on the horizon. According to Amir Satvat, a game community job resource aggregator, there are signs that the job market is starting to improve. In a recent post on LinkedIn, Satvat expressed optimism about the data he has been seeing, indicating a positive turnaround in the games job market.
While there may still be challenges ahead, Satvat believes that things are looking up. He mentioned that there is a positive trend in hiring for various roles, stability in the number of game positions available, and improvements in placement rates outside of the gaming industry. Tech hiring is also on the rise, which is a good sign for job seekers.
Satvat predicts that the number of game job seekers who have been unemployed for over a year will decrease to below 30% by the end of Q3’24. While this is a positive development, there is still work to be done to help those who have been out of work for an extended period.
Despite the challenges, Satvat noted that there has been a significant decrease in weekly layoff situations and no increase in contract or fractional jobs compared to full-time positions. Additionally, 13 out of 20 major game job categories are experiencing an increase in hiring, indicating potential growth in the industry.
While these improvements are not cause for celebration, Satvat remains cautiously optimistic about the future of the game job market. He compared the current situation to a patient in critical care who may be moving towards intensive care, suggesting that there is hope for further progress.
In his own analysis, Satvat found that 2,000 people using his job resources have successfully found employment in the game industry. This is a positive outcome that demonstrates the impact of dedicated job resources in helping individuals secure employment opportunities.
Overall, while there are still challenges to overcome, the game job market is showing signs of improvement. With continued efforts and support, job seekers in the gaming industry may find more opportunities for employment in the coming months.
