How to become a game programmer without experience? Here are some important points to keep in mind when job hunting!
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2025 9:23 am
In talking to many engineers on a daily basis, I often hear them say things like, "I don't have any experience in the game industry, but I'd like to work in game production someday," or "Can I become a game programmer even if I have no experience?" To be honest, it's quite difficult to aim to become a game programmer without experience, and simply starting a job search blindly may not be successful.
So this time, a career advisor who specializes in the game industry will explain in detail the points that people with no experience in the industry should keep in mind in order to aim to become the game programmer they aspire to be! Along with specific advice on job hunting, we will also answer questions and concerns that many people have.
Profile Introduction
Y. Tagawa
He has experience in a wide range of industries, from the entertainment industry to the web and IT industry. He sees changing jobs as an opportunity to reexamine one's own life, and when working with job seekers, he keeps in mind two things: "adding value" and "providing a better environment than their previous (current) job where they can feel motivated."
table of contents
1. I want to know tips for changing jobs even if I have no experience in the industry!
2. I have no achievements! How can I make myself look attractive even in this situation?
3. When is the best time to apply?
summary
1. I want to know tips for changing jobs even if I have no experience in the industry!
IT industry/
Server-side engineer
I've always loved games, so I'd like to work in a field related to game industry email list production, and I'm currently exploring the possibility of becoming a game programmer, but is this realistic?
There is a possibility if you approach it step by step, making use of your past experience.
A game programmer's job is to program the games that are planned by game planners and game directors , and to create the game as a whole. In doing so, they do not simply move the characters according to the game specifications, but must also adjust the sound according to their movements and incorporate entertainment elements that allow the player to enjoy the game's world even more. At the same time, it is also important that the game they create is designed so that the controls are stress-free.
In other words, game programmers are required to have a "specialization specialized for games" that is different from programmers involved in general system development, so when it comes to hiring people who can contribute immediately, most of them will basically be people with experience.
In such a situation, if you are an inexperienced person aiming to become a game programmer, why not first consider changing jobs within the broader category of the game industry? The key is to aim for a position where you can thrive by utilizing your experience.
Let's take a look at two examples to see what kind of career changes are possible.
Case 1: Server-side engineer (IT industry) → Server-side engineer (game industry)
So this time, a career advisor who specializes in the game industry will explain in detail the points that people with no experience in the industry should keep in mind in order to aim to become the game programmer they aspire to be! Along with specific advice on job hunting, we will also answer questions and concerns that many people have.
Profile Introduction
Y. Tagawa
He has experience in a wide range of industries, from the entertainment industry to the web and IT industry. He sees changing jobs as an opportunity to reexamine one's own life, and when working with job seekers, he keeps in mind two things: "adding value" and "providing a better environment than their previous (current) job where they can feel motivated."
table of contents
1. I want to know tips for changing jobs even if I have no experience in the industry!
2. I have no achievements! How can I make myself look attractive even in this situation?
3. When is the best time to apply?
summary
1. I want to know tips for changing jobs even if I have no experience in the industry!
IT industry/
Server-side engineer
I've always loved games, so I'd like to work in a field related to game industry email list production, and I'm currently exploring the possibility of becoming a game programmer, but is this realistic?
There is a possibility if you approach it step by step, making use of your past experience.
A game programmer's job is to program the games that are planned by game planners and game directors , and to create the game as a whole. In doing so, they do not simply move the characters according to the game specifications, but must also adjust the sound according to their movements and incorporate entertainment elements that allow the player to enjoy the game's world even more. At the same time, it is also important that the game they create is designed so that the controls are stress-free.
In other words, game programmers are required to have a "specialization specialized for games" that is different from programmers involved in general system development, so when it comes to hiring people who can contribute immediately, most of them will basically be people with experience.
In such a situation, if you are an inexperienced person aiming to become a game programmer, why not first consider changing jobs within the broader category of the game industry? The key is to aim for a position where you can thrive by utilizing your experience.
Let's take a look at two examples to see what kind of career changes are possible.
Case 1: Server-side engineer (IT industry) → Server-side engineer (game industry)