Relocating in the midst of the pandemic
Covid-19 doesn’t seem to be going away any time soon, however there’s been plenty of stories of people in the games industry taking that leap of faith, relocating and starting their journeys in new and exciting positions elsewhere. We interviewed a number of individuals who agreed to share their experience in taking on new job opportunities in this new environment, and we hope their journeys can be educational as well as inspirational to others.
Danilo Nunes Paulo, Senior Environment Artist at AntiMatter Games
Where did you relocate from and where did you relocate to?
I relocated from Sao Paulo/Brazil to Truro/Cornwall/UK
What motivated you?
I was working before in Europe, so I just wanted to come back. Brazil doesn’t have many opportunities that would fit me personally, so It was already in my mind to move outside.
How long did the relocation process take?
Well, I was supposed to move 1 month later from when I got hired (late March), but Covid appeared! So I’ve worked remotely in the meantime. In the end, I moved in September when cases where lower.
Was the relocation smooth? Did you experience any unusual difficulties?
Besides Covid, it was pretty smooth! Since I’m Italian as well, had no issues with immigration, etc… Finding a house was hard but not that hard! Quarantine was surely the worst part to be sure.
Your message to gamers and gamedev professionals worldwide…
Keep trying! Put yourself out there! Get out of your comfort zone and learn new skills. And not only game dev skills. Project Management, Agile Workflows, etc…
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