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Snappy Gurus

@snappygurus.bsky.social
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We support graduates and entry level talent moving into games and related roles, through courses, advice and support, and career driven events! 🫰 Email: enquiries@snappygurus.com Discord: discord.gg/vAvNv36yNy Website: snappygurus.com

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GamesAid @gamesaid.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Check out our new video playing No Witnesses by Pink Thorn Games with our friends @snappygurus.bsky.social #nowitnesses #gamesaid #youtube #imposter www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VWr...
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Should you be broad or specialised? Technically, both can be true! Read the full article below to find out what being T-Shaped means, and how you could apply this to your own work. 👉 snappygurus.com/resources/t-... #gamedev #tech #career #portfolio #gamesindustry
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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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Relentless Games (VR) @relentless.games · 21/08/2026
We are also chatting about our studio from 6-7pm :) Chat with us about indie game studio stuff, VR stuff, anaecdote stuff, and our game Sprinkles!
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
We are now on DAY 5 of Careers Week 2026!! 🫨 A HUGE thank you to all of our speakers for the day, check out the schedule below! #gamedev #games #tech #careers
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Jarvs | Indie Insights 🎮♿🏳️‍🌈 @jarvdusa.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Ready for my @snappygurus.bsky.social Career's Week Session. 5 Things You Should Learn to Stand Out as a Community Manager
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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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Beyond The Pixels @beyond-the-pixels.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Want to know about my career journey from games to Film and TV and then back into Games by blurring all 3 together with Transmedia? see you on Wednesday at @snappygurus.bsky.social, more info: snappygurus.com/careers-week/ Its going to be a candid deep look! #indiedev
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Careers Week starts in less that 3 hours!! 👀🥳 Our annual online careers conference is nearly here, running for a full 7 days, from today until Sunday! Check out our main stage talks for the day below!! Link in the comments 👉 #gamedev #indiedev #games #tech #careers #art #gamesindustry
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Games Jobs Direct @gamesjobsdirect.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Looking to build a career in games? 👉 bit.ly/4glPK2u Careers Week 2026 by @snappygurus.bsky.social is almost here... Use code GAMESJOBSDIRECT for 20% off #gamedev #gamecareers #gamesindustry #careerdevelopment #snappygurus #gamejobs #indiedev #networking #gamesjobsdirect
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Here's the FULL Careers Week 2026 schedule! When: 17th - 23rd August Where: Dedicated Event Discord Get your tickets here: snappygurus.com/careers-week/ #gamedev #indiedev #tech #art #design #careers #games
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Wee Tattie Studios @weetattiestudios.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
We’re part of @snappygurus.bsky.social Careers Week 2026! Jenny will be talking about Volunteer Studios: Expectations for Everyone. 🎟️ Tickets: snappygurus.com/careers-week/ Use SNAPPYCOMMUNITY for £10 off! #GameDev #IndieDev #CareerGrowth
Promotional graphic for Snappy Gurus Careers Week 2026, taking place 17th to 23rd August. The graphic features Jenny Caplan, Founder of Wee Tattie Studios, and her talk titled “Volunteer Studios: Expectations for Everyone.” The talk covers volunteer game studios, including why they exist, opportunities and challenges, and green and red flags to consider before joining one. The talk takes place online at 5 PM BST on 18th August 2026. Logos for Snappy Gurus, CrazyGames, MLC Studio and Wee Tattie Studios are also shown.
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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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Tom Daga Walker @dagaproduction.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Heres the still image of it too although its way more fun with everything wibbling in the wind imo 😅 #GameArt #gamedev #madewithunreal
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Created by our student, Maddy Simcox - her Star Wars inspired environment came together in 10 weeks, during our 3D Environments & Art Direction programme, taught by Najim Filali Saksak. Check out her before and afters! #starwars #scifi #space #3dartwork #unrealengine #gamedev #indiedev #art #3d
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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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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
We just pushed a BIG Careers Week update on the site! Even more speakers, scheduled sessions and some early partners and sponsors! Careers week is an ONLINE careers conference with over 60+ talks, workshops, feedback session and more! 👉 Tickets: snappygurus.com/careers-week/ #gamedev #indiedev
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
"When Grads in Games closed its doors in 2024, it left a massive gap in the UK games ecosystem. For years, it was an essential pillar for students trying to break into the industry. We are officially bringing it back." snappygurus.com/resources/br... #gamesindustry #gamedev #grads #careers #tech
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Snappy Gurus Careers Week 2026 speaker announcement 🎉 Heather Courage, founder of FireStorm Studio and 3D character artist, will be giving a talk all about freelancing! 📅 17–23 Aug 2026 | Online 🎟️ snappygurus.com/careers-week/ More speakers coming soon! #gamedev #indiedev #freelancing #careers
We’re excited to officially begin announcing our speakers for Snappy Gurus Careers Week 2026! 🎉

First up is Heather Courage , Founder of Firestorm Studio and 3D Character Artist, who will be hosting “Freelancing 101” during this year’s event.

Heather will be sharing advice, experiences, and lessons learned from turning freelancing into a thriving studio, offering valuable insight for artists and creatives looking to build their own path in the industry.

Snappy Gurus Careers Week opens the doors to accessible information on games and adjacent industries... all from the comfort of your own home.

Across the week, attendees will be able to hear directly from developers, artists, studio founders, educators, and industry professionals through talks, panels, Q&As, and community sessions designed to help people learn, connect, and grow.

Whether you’re a student, graduate, freelancer, hobbyist, or industry professional looking for your next step, Careers Week is a chance to gain real advice, ask questions, meet new people, and discover opportunities across games, animation, VFX, and creative tech.

📅 17th - 23rd August | 7AM - 10PM BST
🌐 Online Event
🎟️ Join the event and get tickets here: https://snappygurus.com/careers-week/

We’ll be revealing more speakers over the coming weeks, so keep an eye out for future announcements 👀
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Want to grow your career in games, explore opportunities and meet others? All from the comfort of your home, Careers Week 2026 is entirely ONLINE! With over 60+ sessions, networking opportunities and the chance to speak with studios and educators. Tickets: snappygurus.com/careers-week/ #gamedev
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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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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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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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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Want to level up your 3D skills and Environment Art under A principle artist? All with long term support and mentoring until you land a role. Apply on our website for September or February and lock in your place! snappygurus.com/3d-environme... #gameart #gamedev #indiedev #3D #unrealengine
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
🔴We are LIVE Come and join us for an interactive introduction to Narrative Design! #gamedev #gaming #writers #gamedesign #indiedev #indiegame
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Early Bird Sale is On! 🎉👉 Our annual Careers Week is the largest online careers conference games, supporting over 1400 people last year! Tickets are just £10 until May 1st - grab them before they run out! www.tixtree.com/e/snappy-gur... #indiedev #gamedev #gaming #careers #art
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Dr Chris Skinner FRGS @geoskinner.games · 16/03/2026
The 2026 (unofficial) Geoscience Games Day is coming on May 6th at the @egu.eu General Assembly! Details are now available for the Games for Geoscience science session and the 'world famous' Geoscience Games Night. games4geoscience.wordpress.com/egu-games-day/
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Games Jobs Direct @gamesjobsdirect.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
✍️ Our friends at @snappygurus.bsky.social are running their Narrative Design Bootcamp This is a great opportunity to learn directly from industry professionals. 🎮 Find out more: bit.ly/4sG6KUp Use Code: GJDXSG2026 for £200 off #gamedev #narrativedesign #gamewriting #indiedev
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
A 3D Environment Created in Unreal Engine by One of Our Students! Created over 13 weeks under the Mentorship of Principle Artist - Najim Filali Saksak, and Lighting Artist, Elliot McSherry. Our Next Bootcamp kickstarts March 21st 🌟 snappygurus.com/3d-environme... #gamedev #gameart #UE5 #3DArt
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
We get some crazy before and afters. Our courses are designed for graduates who want to make use of their degree, in or outside of games. We break the "retail" cycle and help you land the first role. Want to find out more? Head to our site: snappygurus.com/3d-environme... #gamedev #art #3dart
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
This work in progress scene from one of Game Art students is really coming along. Awesome work and we cannot wait to see the finished scene! 🔥 #gameartist #unrealengine #ue5 #lighting #interiordesign #gamedev #indiedev
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
📢NEW: Narrative Design Program We are excited to announce our new remote Narrative Design program, delivered by Alastair Brown. 🗓️Course Start Date: April 2nd ⌛Course Length: 13 weeks Find out more: snappygurus.com/narrative-de... #gamedev #writing #gamedesign
📢NEW: Narrative Design Program

We are excited to announce our new Narrative Design program, delivered by Alastair Brown. With 10+ years working as a Lead Narrative Designer across studios including Rebellion, Cloud Imperium Games, Abrakam Entertainment. Alastair brings a wide range of knowledge, having progressed from QA to Level Design before moving into Narrative Design. 

The Narrative Design course is a 13-week remote programme aimed at individuals with backgrounds in Game Design or Writing. It focuses on essential skills for creating narrative deliverables, understanding game storytelling, and building portfolios. 

This is an advanced program, aimed towards Junior-Mid level. Knowledge in writing or game design is expected. 
 
🗓️Course Start Date: April 2nd 
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
The next 3D Environments & Art Direction programme starts soon! Here is what you get 👉 ▪ Live Lessons ▪ 121 mentoring sessions. ▪ Mock Interviews. ▪ CV and Networking Workshops. ▪ Honest feedback ▪ Long term support 🗓️ Start Date: 21st March Find out more & apply: snappygurus.com/3d-environme...
With 10+ years across global studios including Quantic Dream, Blizzard, Wizards of the Coast, MPC, elite3d, and 1047 games -

Najim Filali Saksak brings a wide range of knowledge across both film and games - teaching valuable skills in art direction and 3D Environments.

Over the course of 10 weeks, you will learn from Najim, with further guidance from our support team through bookable 121's and a welcoming community; support which does not end after the course is over.
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Be supported throughout your career. Whether you need help on future projects, you are stuck in the procrastination pit, you want to recap on content or you are applying to jobs. Don't do it alone. Apply now on our website 👊 snappygurus.com/workshop/ #gamedev #art
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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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Emma Weller @emmanimates.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Recent character drawings & life studies ✏️👾 Focusing on consistency and observation, a mix of personal practice and @snappygurus.bsky.social weekly life drawing sessions - which have been so much fun 💛💛
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
We’re hosting free weekly study sessions on Discord for creatives in game development. Join Veronica’s 'Free Study Session' to share your projects, discuss resources, stay motivated, and grow your skills alongside other artists and developers 📚 #GameDev #IndieDev 🔗 discord.gg/5Vgb9Njc?eve...
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
We’re hosting free weekly sessions on Discord with creative, educational, and interactive content for artists of all levels to grow their skills and connect. Join Esther’s ‘Life Drawing Hour’ to sketch, collaborate, and learn together! ✏️🎨 #GameDev #IndieDev 🔗 discord.gg/snappy-gurus...
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Behind every great game artist is a mentor who believed in them. Our latest showreel celebrates the creativity, resilience, and passion of our students and the mentors helping them turn talent into careers. 🎮✨ youtu.be/525F9S6YItA?... #GameArt #GameDev #IndieDev
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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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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
We’re here in Birmingham at To The Moon Expo! You can find us at Indie City 🔥 Come say hi and give 'Life Blood Demo' a try! We’re excited to meet everyone, share what we’ve been working on, and connect with fellow game enthusiasts. 🎮 #ToTheMoonExpo #GameDev #IndieGame #LifeBlood #GameExpo
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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 · 08/11/2025
💡 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. #GameIndustry #GameDev #Networking #IndieDev #SnappyGurus
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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Our next bootcamps are almost here! Before we start, check out this amazing 3D environment “The Ritual” by Tom Bloomfield created during our course. So proud of our students! 💜💚 🔗 www.artstation.com/artwork/zP2gJm Here’s what they have to say: #Bootcamp #3DArt #GameArt #indiedev
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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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