I know I have not been around a ton lately due to the launch of GEN, but I the NARParty reminded me how much I love and miss the insanity that is Destructoid. It was awesome to see everyone and I am going to try my best to keep active on the site again! Until then, I have some fantastic news that I wanted to share with you all
As some of you may know, I just graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Graphic Design and a minor in journalism and mass communications. Over the last few years I realized that my passion for video games would not be satisfied if I did not work in the industry in one way or another. After graduating, I started the job hunt in Minnesota. Being that there are only two gaming related companies in Minnesota, my options were limited. However, I lucked out because my favorite video game magazine in the world (and one I have been reading for over 6 years) is based out of Minneapolis. Working for Game Informer has always been a dream of mine…and guess what…I START WORKING FOR GAME INFORMER ON MONDAY!
I went to the Game Career Center at GDC last week and had a few fantastic interviews for people looking for graphic and UI designers, but in the back of my head I wanted nothing more than to work for GI. I got a call today and I start on Monday. At the moment it looks like I will get to use both my major and minor by working for Game Informer Online out of the Minneapolis office! I will be doing some writing, a little bit of designing and other stuff as it comes up. I could not be more excited!
One uber nerdy thing is that I am stoked to have a desk. My brother got me a WTF? Coffee mug, Ninja Keyboard Dust Spray (complete with dust slaying nano-shurikens of doom) and a titanium spork as a graduation gift. I am excited to put them to use.
So yeah! That is what I am up to and I just wanted to share the great news with all of you! I can’t wait to work with the amazing guys over at GI and show them what I got! Also, since I now officially have the job, I want to share some of the design work I did for GI as part of the application process. I was asked to redesign both an opinion piece and the Half-Life 2 spread that they originally ran in the magazine! Let me know what you think!
Opinion Design
Half Life Spread 1
Half Life Spread 2
I'll take it. I expect 2 15 minute breaks though and a free juice box at lunch. Oh and I don't come in to work when its raining.
So are you like officially on the editorial staff? Are you gonna have a little picture with blistering witticisms? How very exciting!
I swear to god, I'm so ready to be finished with school and actually be writing.
Those are some really clean looking and visually pleasing spreads. I like it, it's much brighter than most of their usual stuff, yet it fits well with the rest of the magazine.
Good stuff!
Congratulations!
Congratulations on fulfilling your dream.
But seriously, congrats.
Do it.
Advice: listen to MechaMonkey.
( I C Wut U Did Thur! )
P.s.
CONGRATS!
Also... FUCKING GAME INFORMER OMFG *coma*.
Congrats! I am kind of jealous.
Seriously though, nice catch! Good luck!
I'm sure activision value isn't that bad to work for, I hear its fun there, but serious props on game informer. I had no idea they were in minnapolis.
Also, obligatory celebration pic:
congo rats!
You deserve it!
Thats truly awesome, and I have fallen deeply in love with you because you did a half-life design XD <3.
Congrats!
Just keep other Virtualwomen away from houses painted in an opposite color of myself.
I read those neat articles, didn't realize that these were done by you. Keep doing your best, can't wait to see more soon.