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èßäÊÓƵapp Guildhall Career Services

Connecting Tomorrow's Top Talent with Today's Industry Leaders

èßäÊÓƵapp receive ample and regular access to industry through a multitude of Career Services and many opportunities to leverage our extensive network of alumni across the world.

As direct proof of our longstanding reputation for successful student experience and outcomes, we have graduated over 1,000 alumni—more than any other program—and those alumni have found enduring and evolving success at hundreds of studios across the globe and on hundreds of titles.

èßäÊÓƵapp Guildhall leverages our ever-evolving, long-standing  to enrich opportunities for our students and alumni for a successful, fulfilling career. Our myriad of Career Services include an annual Career Fair that attracts studios from across the country, regular special topics lectures and workshops by inspiring keynote speakers, portfolio reviews and mentorship program with industry pros, a career recruitment portal, opportunities to work with industry on research and game development projects, on-site studio visits and developer chats, and more. 


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èßäÊÓƵapp Guildhall Has What You Need to Launch Your Career

During your two years at èßäÊÓƵapp Guildhall, you will have the opportunity to engage in numerous avenues to learn from game development pros, interface directly with employers, evolve your portfolio, and make the most of your time on our program as you plan for your dream career.


  • Professional Development Coursework:
    èßäÊÓƵapp fulfill two modules as they explore the nuances of seeking and securing one’s dream position. This professional training-ground includes resume and portfolio guidance, interview preparation, and industry guest lectures.

  • One-on-One Counseling:
    èßäÊÓƵapp and alumni have access to meet with Guildhall’s Career Counselor and explore questions about their job search. Advice is also offered on how to optimize valuable networking opportunities, and connections are made between students and experienced alumni in the industry.

  • Career Portal:
    èßäÊÓƵapp Guildhall’s internal recruiting platform, , empowers connections with the most innovative companies in the field. èßäÊÓƵapp and alumni can discover tailored job and internship opportunities, connect with leaders in the industry and register for on-èßäÊÓƵapp recruiting events. Furthermore, students have the ability to: research employers that recruit directly at èßäÊÓƵapp Guildhall; pursue mentorships with alumni and industry leaders; schedule appointments with in-house Career Counselor; and download valuable resources.
    Access information is provided below.

  • Game Development Career Fair:
    Guildhall’s Career Fair connects students and alumni with the industry’s top studios. Every year, video game studios and tech companies from across the country visit our èßäÊÓƵapp to recruit our students for exciting new job opportunities. Attending companies have included large studios and indie developers such as: Gearbox Software, Activision, Sony Playstation, Bethesda, Certain Affinity, id Software, Insomniac Games, Samsung, ZeniMax, Keywords, PeopleFun, and many more.
    Learn more about Career Fair and past participants


  • Special Topics Presentations & Game Changers Speaker Series:
    Industry leaders regularly participate as guest lecturers and keynote speakers at èßäÊÓƵapp Guildhall. Developers and studios regularly offer special topics presentations at our lunchtime Industry Insights series, in-class presentations, and our Game Changers Speaker Series which invites prominent industry leaders to educate and inspire with today's most important industry topics. The series is often streamed on our Twitch or Youtube channel, and you can find replays available there.
    Check out some of our past keynote speakers



èßäÊÓƵapp Guildhall Alumni Are Leaders at Over 350 Studios Around the World

As a student and graduate of èßäÊÓƵapp Guildhall, you join the elite ranks of our vast alumni network. Our alumni have captured leadership positions as artists, designers, producers and programmers at more than 350 studios around the world. This network continues to enrich the experience of both current students and alumni, as the Guildhall community aims to encourage, mentor and push one another to new heights in game development. Alumni often revisit èßäÊÓƵapp to share their experiences and knowledge with students, come back as employers to hire the next generation, and help to empower our rising graduates to achieve success.


See some of the games our alumni have worked on

Check out what our alumni say about èßäÊÓƵapp Guildhall




èßäÊÓƵapp 12twenty Access

For èßäÊÓƵapp, Alumni, and Employers

Login & setup instructions:

  • Current èßäÊÓƵapp - Visit  and login with your Single Sign On credentials and start setting up your profile.

  • Alumni - Visit .  If you graduated in 2019 or later, first try login with your Single Sign On credentials. If you graduated prior to 2019, contact us to request a èßäÊÓƵapp 12twenty account.
  • Employers - Get set up .

 




Want to Learn More About Guildhall Career Services?

Get in touch with us!

Are you a student or applicant who wants to learn more about how èßäÊÓƵapp Guildhall can help you prep for your career?

Are you a studio or professional who wants to get involved in our Career Services as a partner, mentor, speaker, or hiring recruiter?

Reach out to èßäÊÓƵapp Guildhall Career Services for more detailed information on our offerings.

Lindsey McGonigle

Assistant Director, Career Services

lmcgonigle@smu.edu

214-768-5150




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Hopeful applicants should visit our Application Checklist to prepare and follow our steps to apply. This will include submitting your application form, a video essay, a specialization-specific portfolio, transcripts, test scores, and references. èßäÊÓƵapp Guildhall utilizes rolling admission dates in order to allow applicants ample time to work on their portfolio submissions.

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