1. Simulation & Visualization
1.1. Independent projects
1.1.1. Collaboration with new-entry professional to get the experiences
1.1.2. Making Training Simulations that are very accurate and relevant to what future jobs might require from me. (Ex. Making a flight training simulation that teaches the user how to operate a plane.)
1.2. Freelancing
1.2.1. Finding work from various different companies that create simulations. These would give references so that I can get my name out in the field.
2. Game Development
2.1. Having experience
2.1.1. Finding internships at game studios can also be a huge benefit to getting yourself noticed by developer studios because it shows you have knowledge of how the business works and what the work environment will be like. Getting internships at studios is also a great way to network with others in the industry
2.2. Be Flexible
2.2.1. Adapt in game engines and being adaptable for the industry is a key thing to stay relevant.
2.2.2. Create mainstream and well-received contents to promote yourself
2.2.3. Know your audiences
2.2.3.1. Create your own indie game that shows off your skills to whatever company your pitching yourself to. The best way to do this is create an indie game that has a connection with what role you are looking for in a company. For example when you are creating demos consider where you want to work. A demo reel of first person shooter games won't be what a platforming game studio would be looking for.
2.3. Know several coding language
2.3.1. C++
2.3.2. Java
2.3.3. Unreal
2.3.4. Python
3. Game Design
3.1. In-depth knowledge and experiences on the game development pipeline. (Why just design level while you can prove you can program and write script?)
3.1.1. Programming
3.1.1.1. Know different program languages
3.1.2. Scripting
3.2. Personal works
3.2.1. Level designs
3.2.2. Playable simulation
3.3. Prove your ability to think outside the box
3.3.1. Take an existing editor and make something out of it
4. Computer Animation
4.1. Independent works of your own
4.1.1. Having integratable talents and skillsets
4.2. Specialize in a certain aspect of the animation pipeline
4.2.1. Breaking the to the most basic shapes to create the most appealing characters.
4.2.2. Character rigging: Know how to set up a good model to assist the animating process.
4.2.3. Acting: How to certain facial features can affect the emotion of the character
4.2.4. Gesture: How a character's motion flow to emphasize the personalities
4.3. Self-promotion
4.3.1. Social Medias
4.3.1.1. Create an Instagram page that dedicates to your animation reel
4.3.2. Blogs and online platform
4.4. Tailor your demo reel to specific audiences/clients
4.5. Including Break downs of your rig
4.5.1. In-depth explanation of your work process
5. Digital Arts and Designs
5.1. Self-promotion
5.1.1. Social Medias
5.1.1.1. Use several artistic platform to promote your work like Artstation
5.1.2. Sponsorship
5.2. Generating a personal brand
5.2.1. Establishing your unique design style
5.2.2. Set up an existing audiences base
5.3. Portfolio/ Knowing your audiences
5.3.1. Create works that match a known genre