Despite the supremacy of toy manufacturers, there are still some artisanal products in France. The toys are made of wood, in mountainous regions. Board games like afk arena tier list, puzzles, vehicles, rocking horses… Manufacturers show creativity around this noble material.
Controllers in hand, do you like to fight, do quests or evolve your avatar in a virtual world? Why not start a career in video games? A flagship entertainment sector, the video game industry generated nearly 1.29 billion euros in France in the first half of 2017 in 2016, according to the SELL (Syndicat des Éditeurs de Programmes) . The video game market is growing by 14% compared to the same period of 2016. The sector includes nearly 3,000 jobs and hundreds of companies based in Ile-de-France, which leaves good prospects for jobs!
The video game industry uses a wide variety of profiles in:
– creation . There are jobs related to management (project manager), the artistic field ( Game Designer, graphic designer, Sound Designer, …), programming, …
– publishing and distribution (communication, marketing, press relations, webmaster, etc.),
– the press (editor-in-chief, section head, editors, proofreaders),
etc.
For more information, here are 3 sites to consult:
the French Video Game Agency
The AFJV provides you with:
– a list of schools specializing in video and multimedia ,
– a list of companies in the video game industry ,
– job offers .
A repository of video game production professions , produced by the SNJV in partnership with OPACALIA and with the support of Capital Games, is available on this site. You will also find a study on employment as well as remuneration in the video game sector.
LEAVE ROOM FOR THE GAME!
Having fun with your family or with other children in a friendly place, borrowing games to play at home. It’s possible! The toy library is a cultural space entirely dedicated to games, allowing young and old alike to discover these products, and to share moments of relaxation.
The toy librarian welcomes the public and provides information on the games (rules, etc.), in which he sometimes takes part. He also manages the collection of games, which he cleans, repairs and puts away. He is responsible for acquiring new ones, from the budget allocated to him. He arranges the toy library to make it user-friendly.
To practice this profession, you must have a good knowledge of the world of childhood and adolescence… and be organized. Training as a toy librarian or in animation is highly recommended.
Many establishments offer specialized training. Consult in particular the site of the University of Angers , which offers training in the game and toy professions.
Every year, the World Games Festival takes place in May , organized by the ALF. A good opportunity to meet professionals in the sector… and have fun!
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