GAME ART PROGRAM
Open Day
Tuesday, April 15th at 1 PM PT
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Kickstart Your Game Art Career - Free, Live Open Day!
Get insider knowledge, talk with a program alum, and get an expert demo in Unreal Engine
Join us for an exclusive Game Art Program Open Day with Ben Merrick, Principal Environment Artist at Stellar Entertainment (Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered).
This live session is your chance to learn how to break into the game industry, build a strong portfolio, and explore career paths in game art.
What You'll Get:
- Insider tips on becoming a game artist
- How to build a strong portfolio that helps get you hired
- Career paths in game art explained
- What the Game Art Program covers and how it helps you get a career in the industry
- Q&A session - ask your burning questions!
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
Time: 1 PM PT (Pacific Time - Los Angeles) - Open Day will be approximately 1.5 hour long
Where: Open Day will be held over Zoom - you will be emailed with more information upon signing up
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a AAA game artist and take the next step toward your dream career. Seats are limited - Sign up now!
Meet Your Host
Ben Merrick
Principal Environment Artist at Stellar Entertainment and Vertex School Industry Expert Mentor
Why Attend an Open Day?
It's hard to know where to start when it comes to pursuing a career in the gaming industry.
During this Open Day, we will help you discover if one of our programs is a good fit for you at this point in your life. Gain industry insights and get all of your questions answered!
Speaker I: Ben Merrick, Principal Environment Artist at Stellar Entertainment
Speaker II: Zuzanna Brzózka, 3D Environment Artist at Solid Games and Game Art Program Alum
Why learn Game Art?
The video game industry is a quickly and continuously growing industry. The global video game industry is a billion-dollar business and has been for many years. In 2022, the revenue from the worldwide gaming market was estimated at almost 347 billion U.S. dollars.
The industry being in as high demand as it is makes for numerous job opportunities for high-quality Game Artists and Game Developers in companies ranging from small studios to AAA game companies.
The average salary for a Game Artist in the United States is $123,136 per year, according to ZipRecruiter as of 3/3/2025.
Why Vertex School?
🌟 Industry-Driven Curriculum: Our programs are designed in collaboration with industry professionals, ensuring that you learn the latest and most relevant skills.
🌟 Expert Instructors: Benefit from the guidance of seasoned experts with years of experience in the gaming industry.
🌟 Flexible Online Learning: Our online platform allows you to study at your own pace, fitting your education around your schedule.
🌟 Portfolio Building: Work on real-world projects and build a portfolio that will impress employers in the gaming industry.
🌟 Career Support: Our dedicated admissions officers and industry mentors will help you navigate the job market, answer any questions, and give job application advice!
