People in Games
Who works in computer games?
Where are they based?
What are they like?
In this section you can find information on the size and shape of the games industry, its workforce and where they are based. Plus read interviews and profiles with leading games industry practitioners.
Size and Shape of the Workforce
Facts and figures about the shape of the sector workforce: age, qualifications, gender, employment status information is all covered here.
Read MoreCase Study - Alex Laurant
In 2004 Alex Laurant exchanged a successful career at visual effects giants Industrial Light and Magic for a role at Electronic Arts.
Read MoreCase Study - John Broomhall
John Broomhall is an independent Audio Director and Consultant. Originally a musician and composer, his first role in the videogames industry was writing music.
Read MoreWho works in Computer Games?
The computer games sector employed 9,400 people according to the Skillset Census 2004.
Read MorePaulina Bozek - Senior Producer
Gaming has traditionally been the preserve of young, single males and this has been reflected both in the titles produced and the make-up of the workforce
Read MoreCase Study - Creative North
Creative North is a game development company specialising in games for mobile phones.
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