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Games Designer

Games Designer

Oliver (aged 27) designs computer games for Electronic Arts. He explains the process of designing games and the attention given to the narrative, the characters and what happens on each of the different levels. He then writes this up as … Continue reading

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Audio Artist

Audio Artist

Mark designs and creates all the noise used in interactive video games for Electronic Arts. This includes directing actors, working with musicians and creating sound effects. He explains the complexity of using music in interactive games and his passion for … Continue reading

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Development Director

Video Games Development Director

Glen, aged 27, manages the business aspect of games development at Electronic Arts and his main roles are strategy, budgeting and anticipating the recruitment needs at different stages. He works closely with the team leaders of all the different area … Continue reading

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Social Communications Manager

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Jacqui, aged 29, is a socom specialist promoting games for Electronic Arts. She uses a variety of digital channels including the website, Facebook, and fan sites. She is responsible for the ‘feel’ and content on these channels and works closely … Continue reading

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Lead World Artist

Video Game Background Artist

Max, aged 27, is a technical artist and he generates the ‘world art’ for games at Electronic Arts. He works closely with the art director and producer. At the start of a project he makes simple 2D computer models until … Continue reading

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Video Games Producer

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Tom, aged 28, is an Assistant Producer at Electronic Arts. He explains the process of producing games and the different roles within a production team. He talks about the business and computing skills he needs and emphasises the importance of … Continue reading

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Community Officer (Sport)

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Vicky, aged 27, is a Community Officer at Bath Rugby Foundation and goes out to schools teaching children to play sport – quite often teaching French or Italian during the classes. She also runs an after-school club and trains others … Continue reading

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Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager

Nicola (aged 28) works in the large UK team that advises Airbus on HR issues:  employment law, career development, rewards, employee relations, recruitment and disciplinary processes.   She is currently developing a mentoring scheme for Airbus employees in France, Spain and … Continue reading

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Actress

Actress

Siobhan (aged 28) is a successful actress and she talks about the different challenges of working on stage and in films. She explains the value of attending a good drama school – both for the training and because of the … Continue reading

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UK Equity Analyst

UK Equity Analyst

Simon (aged 26) works for City investment managers, Shroders.  His work involves analysing company annual reports, meeting with sector experts and company directors, chairing meetings, visiting companies and assessing their potential investment value.  He reports his conclusions to fund managers … Continue reading

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