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Addressing the Critical Shortage of Skilled Talent in Western Mass Game Development

Explore HitPoint Inc.'s efforts to overcome hiring challenges in game development. Founded in 2008 with 53 employees in Amherst, MA, HitPoint is focused on expanding its network and community support. The hiring focus includes producers, game engineers, artists, designers, audio engineers, and QA testers, with challenges in recruiting experienced staff. Discover insights on the workforce situation in Western Mass.

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Addressing the Critical Shortage of Skilled Talent in Western Mass Game Development

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  1. HitPoint Inc. The Computer Workforce in Western Mass: A Critical Shortage?

  2. Overview We make games with: The Basics: • Founded in 2008 • 53 employees • Based in Amherst, MA

  3. Where We Are Going • Staff the studio to support our independent games • Continue to grow the HitPoint Network • Focus on game community support and analytics 2013 2014 2012

  4. Who We Hire Who We Hire: • Producers/Project Managers • Game Engineers • Artists: concept 2D/3D, animators • Game Designers • Audio Engineers • Quality Assurance

  5. Hiring Challenges • Great region for entry level artists and engineers • Difficulty hiring senior, experienced staff (Engineers and Producers) • Challenge of getting people to move out of the cities

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