What does it take to land internships and jobs in game design and production with such companies as Marvel and Telltale? Find out in this episode with Juan Vaca, a creative Design Assistant at Telltale Games and a US Marine Corps veteran.
In this podcast Tom, Trevor, and Justin talk to Juan about:
- How he ended up joining the Marine Corps and about his time as a Marine.
- How he transitioned from the Marine’s to film school at USC.
- Juan’s advise for others who are transitioning out of the military.
- How he has dealt with rejection in his professional career.
- Why Juan recommends rewarding yourself when you hit a milestone in your life.
- Having the courage to put yourself out there and ask the tough questions.
- The skills and traits Juan gained from his military experience that have helped him in the world of video games.
- What the life of a video game producer is like.
- Advice for breaking into the gaming industry.
- The importance of building a portfolio.
- The Writer’s Guild Foundation’s Veterans Writing Project.
And don’t forget, you can get the Military Veterans in Creative Careers BOOK! On sale for $0.99 during Podcast launch: * iBooks * Amazon * Kobo * Nook
And the Audiobook!
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