Navigating a career in game development can be daunting, with countless paths and decisions along the way. And, it’s not always easy to see where your strengths fit best or which direction to take next. This Game Dev Career Coaching mentorship will help you assess your abilities and plan the steps needed to reach your goals in the games industry, giving you clarity, confidence, and excitement for the journey ahead.
With the guidance of Senior Technical Artist and Unreal Engine educator Victoria Lyons, you’ll receive personalized support to help you progress in your career. Each session is shaped around your current situation and future plans. She’ll help improve your CV, review your portfolio by providing in-depth feedback, and coach you through job applications and interviews.
Drawing on her experience across games and film, from indie productions to large studio projects, Victoria offers practical, industry-informed advice. Whether you’re exploring different roles or deciding between freelance and studio work, she’ll help you develop a clear plan that feels achievable.
Unreal Engine developers, technical artists, and anyone still exploring their career path in the industry.
Four one-on-one live sessions (1 hour each), scheduled weekly
Personalized demos and paint-overs
Notes and transcriptions may be provided
Access to the Sierra Division Discord and private Academy channels
Interested in different lengths of Mentorships to match your training needs and budget? Reach out to us by clicking HERE for more details!
Please note: Mentorship start dates are guidelines – the exact date will be determined by your Mentor in the month listed. Each session will be scheduled to best accommodate both mentors and mentees
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Victoria is a technical artist with an extensive background in games, film, and mixed reality. Her experience spans from indie projects to large-scale productions, including the cozy multiplayer game Palia and the television series Obi-Wan Kenobi.
As technical artist, former gameplay programmer, and former fine arts instructor, she specializes in helping others explore both the artistic and technical portions of development. She has also designed curriculum for multiple Unreal Engine university courses and especially enjoys helping artists jump into blueprints, shaders, optimization, 3D mathematics, and code.
Get tailored feedback on every assignment from leading industry experts.
Learn from anywhere! Each program is designed to help you progress with confidence and purpose.
Review course instructions and videos for a year after the course end date.
Get feedback and guidance on every assignment from leading industry experts.
Learn from anywhere! Each program is designed to help you progress with confidence and purpose.
Our Mentorships are designed to meet your where you are and get you where you want to go.
Provide your info below and we’ll notify you as soon as additional sessions or seats are available.
Pay in equal monthly installments* or pay the balance in full. Whichever option you choose, you’ll reserve your seat right away—secure, simple, and designed to fit your budget. It’s our goal to make our educational content as accessible as possible.
*Currently only available in the USA.
