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Lauren Taylor

@laurenmt1.bsky.social
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Co-Founder of Snappy Gurus. Supporting entry level talent moving into games and relevent roles! My email: lauren@snappygurus.com

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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
We started as a small community, created by grads to address the huge gap between education and landing your first role. We want to make real change to entry level pathways into games and adjacent fields. Check us out: snappygurus.com #gamedev #games #indiedev #careers #tech #art #3d
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Here is the link! snappygurus.com/careers-week/
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Careers Week 2026 | Snappy Gurus
The largest online careers conference in the games industry. August 17-23, 2026. Talks, masterclasses, portfolio reviews, networking, and more.
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Wow, yesterday was incredible, roll on Day 2 of Careers Week 2026!!! 🥳 Check out our main stage talks for the day below!! Tickets are available all week, and recordings will be available to all ticket holders after the event! Link in the comments 👉 #gamedev #indiegame #indie #indiedev #tech
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Lauren Taylor @laurenmt1.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
We just posted the full schedule for our 7 day online careers conference. More information and tickets here: snappygurus.com/careers-week/ #gamedev #indiedev #games #tech #careers #indie ... Apparently I chose some cheesy music, what do you think?🤣
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Lauren Taylor @laurenmt1.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Events are expensive to travel to, tickets are pricey, and sometimes they only have a few talks... I wanted to put together something with a huge range of sessions across games and adjacent. With useful information, networking, advice and feedback... Entirely online! #games #gamedev #indiedev
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MLC Studio @teammlcstudio.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
We're proudly sponsoring & supporting the ever-amazing #SnappyGurusCareersWeek with its biggest year yet (it already was the largest online careers conference in the industry) - Aug 17th from 7am UK time! snappygurus.com/careers-week/ - grab a ticket! @snappygurus.bsky.social
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Check out this timelapse showing our lecturer, Peter Minister's process in Zbrush. This creature has been inspired by Bobby Rebholz' gorgeous concept pieces, and gives a window into our brand new Creatures in Zbrush programme, starting in September! #gameart #3d #zbrush #art #creatures
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
2 Weeks to go to grab your tickets for Careers Week 2026! Use code: SNAPPYCOMMUNITY for 40% off snappygurus.com/careers-week/ #gamedev #indiedev #3d #unreal #gamesindustry #tech #careers #jobs #coding #art #students #graduates #games #gaming#animation #vfx #media
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Lauren Taylor @laurenmt1.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Find out more about September's cohort and our student before and afters here: snappygurus.com/livecourses/... #gameart #gamedev #3dart #art #unrealengine
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3D Environments & Art Direction | Snappy Gurus
A 10-week live remote programme developing your skills in environment art, art direction and cinematic scene creation. September 2026 intake now open.
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Lauren Taylor @laurenmt1.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Photo bits and bobs from the past few weeks! 🌹🌱🐞 #photography #nature #flowers
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Relentless Games (VR) @relentless.games · 29/06/2026
FIVE VOUCHERS for FREE TICKETS to @snappygurus.bsky.social 's Careers Week 2026 will be given away to anyone who follows us here or on LinkedIn. Already follow us? Leave a comment to enter! CW2026 is a massive week of speakers and studio connections in gaming, all on @discord.com! #industry #games
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Lauren Taylor @laurenmt1.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Me & Jordan were in uni when we first heard of Grads in Games. Now we are bringing it back! #gamedev #indiedev #graduates #tech #games
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Work With Indies @workwithindies.com · 18/05/2026
Frostwood Interactive is hiring a Community Manager to help with their upcoming psychological horror game, Shutter Story. 📍 Remote, Part-time 🗨️ Run Discord activities & events 👀 Monitor community on multiple platforms ⤵️
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Lauren Taylor @laurenmt1.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
If you are studying games, or looking to branch into other industries, you need to go to this event!! Bonus: It is ONLINE and you don't need to leave the house!! 🥳 snappygurus.com/careers-week/ #gamedev #indiedev #tech #art #media #careers #education #design
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Careers Week - Snappy Gurus
Snappy Gurus Careers Week is the largest online careers conference in the games industry. With a huge number of interactive sessions, and a unique online setting, we welcome developers and artists aro...
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
⏳ 4 Days Left To Grab Your SUPER Early-Bird Ticket! Right now, Super Early Bird tickets are £10, but that price is only around until May 1st! Careers Week 2026 is the largest ONLINE careers event for games! 🎮 Get yours: snappygurus.com/careers-week/ #indiedev #gamedev #game #tech #careers
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Careers Week - Snappy Gurus
Snappy Gurus Careers Week is the largest online careers conference in the games industry. With a huge number of interactive sessions, and a unique online setting, we welcome developers and artists aro...
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Lauren Taylor @laurenmt1.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
If you are looking to grow your career in games or pivot out of games, I am hosting an ONLINE careers conference in August! Full of talks, panels, networking sessions, studio/ recruiter booths, masterclasses and more 👀 SUPER early bird ends Friday! ⏳👉 snappygurus.com/careers-week/ #gamedev #tech
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Careers Week - Snappy Gurus
Snappy Gurus Careers Week is the largest online careers conference in the games industry. With a huge number of interactive sessions, and a unique online setting, we welcome developers and artists aro...
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
A dedicated networking space, digital expo booths, talks, Q&A sessions, masterclasses, roundtable discussions and portfolio/ CV Reviews. Early bird tickets are available until May 1st. Grab yours and get ready for Careers Week 2026! snappygurus.com/careers-week/ #gamedev #art #tech #indiedev #game
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Careers Week is the largest online conference in the games industry. Over 60 speakers, studios and universities, 3000+ attendees and a range of sessions across games, films, business and digital media! Get Tickets: www.tixtree.com/e/snappy-gur... #indiedev #gamedev #art #tech #careers #digital
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Lauren Taylor @laurenmt1.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Have you got yours yet? 🤗 www.tixtree.com/e/snappy-gur...
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Lauren Taylor @laurenmt1.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Check out our recent students work! We designed our courses to support grads who are just not ready for the industry. Either through their portfolios or employability skills (confidence resilience, networking, interviews etc). We are seeing some amazing results already! #indiedev #art #games
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Lauren Taylor @laurenmt1.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Check out this upcoming Narrative Design course! Super excited for this, and cannot wait to see everyone's projects and portfolios by the end 🔥🔥 #gamedev #gamedesign #writing #indiedev
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Check out some of these awesome community contributions to our Tuesday Life Drawing sessions! 🎨 Join the Discord to take part: discord.gg/fXqSk4PJvY?e... Credit to: Esther Prjanikov, Bastav Das, Anna Wood, Lauren Taylor #gameart #gamedev #artists #digitalart
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Lauren Taylor @laurenmt1.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
Happy new year everyone!! News years resolution : to go on at least 1 holiday 😴🤞 #photography
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Join Elliott McSherry in our 3D Environment Art Bootcamp as he leads the lighting mentorship. Learn real-time lighting workflows, improve mood and atmosphere in your scenes, and build portfolio-ready environments. #3DArt #LightingArt #GameDev #Bootcamp #IndieDev #Portfolio
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Join Ani Kümmel in our 3D Character Art Bootcamp. Get personalized mentorship as you create stylized and realistic characters, develop your artistic voice, and build portfolio-ready models. #3DArt #CharacterArt #GameDev #Bootcamp #ArtMentorship
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Lauren Taylor @laurenmt1.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Check out our students showreel!! 🎉
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Our next bootcamps are almost here! Before we start, check out this amazing 3D environment “The Repository” by Jordy Rosbergen, created during our course. So proud of our students! 💜💚 🔗 www.artstation.com/artwork/6LoXPN Here’s what they have to say: #Bootcamp #3DArt #GameArt #indiedev #gamedev
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Join Chris Lane in our 3D Character Art Bootcamp. Learn hands-on techniques for creating both stylized and realistic characters, build portfolio-ready models, and take your character art skills to the next level. #3DArt #CharacterArt #GameDev #Bootcamp #GameArt #3DModelling #indiedev
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Our next bootcamps are coming up! 📚 Alumni and current students can refer a friend: 💚 You get £50 💜 They get £75 off any course A thank-you to our amazing community for helping artists grow. ℹ️ Apply here: snappygurus.com/workshop #3DArt #Portfolio #Bootcamp #GameDev #GameArt #IndieDev
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Join Najim Filali Saksak in our 3D Environment Art Bootcamp. Learn hands-on techniques used in the game industry, build portfolio-ready environments, and take your skills to the next level. #3DArt #EnvironmentArt #GameDev #DigitalArt #Bootcamp #GameArt #3DModeling #IndieDev #gaming
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Lauren Taylor @laurenmt1.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Nobody ever tells you how hard pumpkin carving is!! Snappy Halloween 🎃👻 #gamedev #photography #snappygurus
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Lauren Taylor @laurenmt1.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
I am running a free 3D character art taster session for those wanting to find out more on our bootcamps! If you are struggling to land a job or are working on your portfolio, come get it reviewed! discord.gg/snappy-gurus... #gamedev #gameart #portfolio #characterart #3Dart
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
✨ It’s time for our weekly dose of inspiration and learning! We’re highlighting a fun fact or tip that can help you sharpen your skills and think about your work in a new way. Source: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXLO... Get the game on Steam 👉 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 #DidYouKnow #exp33 #goty
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Jordan did a fantastic job representing us at the EGX/ComicCon, sharing insights with passionate people starting their journey in games. Huge thanks to everyone who came along and to the EGX team for an amazing event! 💚💜 #EGX #GameDev #CareersInGames #ComicCon
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Our next bootcamps are coming up! 📚 Alumni and current students can refer a friend: 💚 You get £50 💜 They get £75 off any course A thank-you to our amazing community for helping artists grow. ℹ️ Apply here: snappygurus.com/workshop #3DArt #GameIndustry #Portfolio #Bootcamp #GameDev #GameArt
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Come by for portfolio feedback, industry advice, and a chat about what we do at Snappy Gurus. Let’s connect and talk about your next steps! #UKIE #SnappyGurus #GameDev #PortfolioReview #CareerInGames
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
3D Character Art Bootcamp Taster - Feedback & Portfolio Review Get expert feedback from industry pros + a sneak peek at our brand new course we added! 👀🎨 Join the taster on Discord: discord.gg/snappy-gurus... Sign up here: www.eventbrite.com/e/snappy-gur... #Discord #3DArt #GameArt
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Our first time exhibiting at the Ukie Games Conference! It was amazing to go from being students attending these events to showcasing our own work alongside other game studios. Big shoutout to Segritude Games for sharing your project, and thanks to University of Staffordshire for hosting! 🙌
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Our next bootcamps are almost here! Before we start, check out this amazing 3D character prop “The Gauntlet” by Lorenzo Marconi, created during our course. So proud of our students! 💜💚 🔗 www.artstation.com/artwork/oJYYzO Here’s what they have to say: #Bootcamp #3DArt #GameArt
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
[NEW] 3D Character Art Bootcamp – Applications Open! Bridge the gap from study to industry. In 13 weeks, get mentorship, feedback, and build a portfolio that shows your skills for a professional 3D art career. ℹ️ Find out more or Apply here: bit.ly/4ng5e8v #3DArt #GameDev #Portfolio #GameIndustry
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
If you are struggling to land interviews, feel demotivated by the current job market and need some support, please reach out to us! Our team is on hand to support grads and entry level game devs and artists who are struggling moving forward in their careers. Send us a message!🫂 #gamedev #artist
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Jordan will be joining a panel at EGX London titled “The Truth Behind Becoming an Industry-Level Artist”, where he’ll share tips on art portfolio dos and don’ts and how to break into the industry. 📅 Sun 26 Oct, 1:15 PM (UTC+1) 📍 Comic Con & EGX, London #ComicCon #GameDev #EGX #Portfolio
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
"You need to have 3-5 years of experience for this entry-level position"
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
📢 Snappy Gurus will be at Ukie, hosted by University of Staffordshire! We’ll be chatting with game students, giving portfolio reviews, and sharing more about what we do and how we help artists grow. Come say hi! #GameDev #3DArt #Ukie #PortfolioReview #GameIndustry
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⚔ Life Blood 🩸 @lifebloodgame.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
What more could we ask for in a review!? We have had some brilliant feedback so far on just the demo, and are actively working on the next patch! Have you played Life Blood yet? store.steampowered.com/app/3920230/... #Retro #indiedev #LifeBlood #darksouls #rpg
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
3D Environment Art Bootcamp – Applications Open‼️ Bridge the gap from study to industry. In 10 weeks, get mentorship, feedback, and build a portfolio that shows your skills for a professional 3D art career. ℹ️ Find out more or Apply here: bit.ly/3W06u4z #3DArt #GameDev #Portfolio #GameIndustry
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⚔ Life Blood 🩸 @lifebloodgame.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
You awaken on the Ritual Altar inside the Life Cathedral with no memory or strength. How long has it been? Who are you? #retro #indiedev #LifeBlood
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⚔ Life Blood 🩸 @lifebloodgame.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
We will be showcasing Life Blood at @tothemoonexpo.bsky.social on the 12th and 13th November! Want to meet the team behind the game or come and try it out? Go grab a ticket and meet us there! www.tothemoonexpo.io/tickets #indiedev #dungeoncrawler #Retro
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Breaking into the game industry isn’t easy. That’s why we’re back with our 3D Environment Art Bootcamp, a 10-week journey to grow your skills and build a portfolio that stands out! Apply by Nov 19th 👉 bit.ly/48hKSI9 Our Discord 💬 bit.ly/4pKOl8k #3DArt #EnvironmentArt #GameIndustry #Portfolio
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Eddy @lizzardtales.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
ALRIGHTTTT We've taken some time off because of tendon damage, but with good exercises it's slowly coming back, and I feel safe to draw and stream again! Just to be safe, on Thursday I'll be streaming the LIFEBLOOD demo by Snappy Gurus! #PNGtuber #artstream #streamer #twitch #commissions #vgen
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