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Hi! I'm Úna-Minh Kavanagh, an Irish, award-winning, writer & #gamedev
💚 Author: Anseo, DIY #Gaeilge 1&2, Lonely Planet
☘️ Managed Irish translations: Among Us, VVVVVV, Axyz, Crowded. Followed & More
🎮 Prev. Lead Producer: EyesofHellfire
🔗 Portfolio: unaminhkavanagh.com
👾 Solo games: unaminh.itch.io
💚 Author: Anseo, DIY #Gaeilge 1&2, Lonely Planet
☘️ Managed Irish translations: Among Us, VVVVVV, Axyz, Crowded. Followed & More
🎮 Prev. Lead Producer: EyesofHellfire
🔗 Portfolio: unaminhkavanagh.com
👾 Solo games: unaminh.itch.io
January 5, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Hi! I'm Úna-Minh Kavanagh, an Irish, award-winning, writer & #gamedev
💚 Author: Anseo, DIY #Gaeilge 1&2, Lonely Planet
☘️ Managed Irish translations: Among Us, VVVVVV, Axyz, Crowded. Followed & More
🎮 Prev. Lead Producer: EyesofHellfire
🔗 Portfolio: unaminhkavanagh.com
👾 Solo games: unaminh.itch.io
💚 Author: Anseo, DIY #Gaeilge 1&2, Lonely Planet
☘️ Managed Irish translations: Among Us, VVVVVV, Axyz, Crowded. Followed & More
🎮 Prev. Lead Producer: EyesofHellfire
🔗 Portfolio: unaminhkavanagh.com
👾 Solo games: unaminh.itch.io
Started the Game Industry Coffee Chat: 2026!
- Congrats! You survived '25. Now what?
- Who's likely to hire (and get hired)?
- Where is the market likely to go, for platforms, for game genres, for disciplines, geographically?
- How to approach the next 12 months...even the next 2 months.
- Congrats! You survived '25. Now what?
- Who's likely to hire (and get hired)?
- Where is the market likely to go, for platforms, for game genres, for disciplines, geographically?
- How to approach the next 12 months...even the next 2 months.
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January 6, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Started the Game Industry Coffee Chat: 2026!
- Congrats! You survived '25. Now what?
- Who's likely to hire (and get hired)?
- Where is the market likely to go, for platforms, for game genres, for disciplines, geographically?
- How to approach the next 12 months...even the next 2 months.
- Congrats! You survived '25. Now what?
- Who's likely to hire (and get hired)?
- Where is the market likely to go, for platforms, for game genres, for disciplines, geographically?
- How to approach the next 12 months...even the next 2 months.
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New year but still job hunting! If anyone has leads on narrative design, writing (video games or tabletop/board games), DEI consulting, or editing; HMU via LinkedIn or I can DM you my email.
Unfortunately, due to past harassment, I don't have a publicly available email address.
Unfortunately, due to past harassment, I don't have a publicly available email address.
I’m available for work. Currently available for:
Narrative Design
Writing (video game & tabletop)
Consulting (narrative/DEI/editing)
Review and Executive Summary of playable builds
Recruiters welcome to get in touch.
linkedin.com/in/tanyacdep...
Narrative Design
Writing (video game & tabletop)
Consulting (narrative/DEI/editing)
Review and Executive Summary of playable builds
Recruiters welcome to get in touch.
linkedin.com/in/tanyacdep...
linkedin.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:11 PM
New year but still job hunting! If anyone has leads on narrative design, writing (video games or tabletop/board games), DEI consulting, or editing; HMU via LinkedIn or I can DM you my email.
Unfortunately, due to past harassment, I don't have a publicly available email address.
Unfortunately, due to past harassment, I don't have a publicly available email address.
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First work day of 2026.
Time to make an indie game 🔥
Time to make an indie game 🔥
January 5, 2026 at 7:43 AM
First work day of 2026.
Time to make an indie game 🔥
Time to make an indie game 🔥
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Reminder as the new year begins that I head up GameSpot’s opinions section and would love to read your pitches! I’m always on the hunt for timely and thoughtful criticism and analysis on games and gaming/internet culture, so feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] if interested ☺️✨
January 5, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Reminder as the new year begins that I head up GameSpot’s opinions section and would love to read your pitches! I’m always on the hunt for timely and thoughtful criticism and analysis on games and gaming/internet culture, so feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] if interested ☺️✨
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Shaking off the holiday break and remembering how calendars work😅
My current gig runs through March. If you’re hiring a Producer / AP / QA Lead this spring, I know a guy. It’s me.
I've got a QA background with strong Liveops and Art production experience. CSM, CSPO, & 15+ years in games. DMs open!
My current gig runs through March. If you’re hiring a Producer / AP / QA Lead this spring, I know a guy. It’s me.
I've got a QA background with strong Liveops and Art production experience. CSM, CSPO, & 15+ years in games. DMs open!
a man with a beard is sitting in front of a r2d2 robot and says `` you will hire me '' .
Alt: Obi-Wan Kenobi using the Jedi Mind Trick, with the subtitle changed to "You Will Hire Me"
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January 5, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Shaking off the holiday break and remembering how calendars work😅
My current gig runs through March. If you’re hiring a Producer / AP / QA Lead this spring, I know a guy. It’s me.
I've got a QA background with strong Liveops and Art production experience. CSM, CSPO, & 15+ years in games. DMs open!
My current gig runs through March. If you’re hiring a Producer / AP / QA Lead this spring, I know a guy. It’s me.
I've got a QA background with strong Liveops and Art production experience. CSM, CSPO, & 15+ years in games. DMs open!
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☁️ InnoGames - Senior Cloud & Windows Administrator 👉 tinyurl.com/5d8ph3az
Help maintain and scale their infrastructure. Ideal for experienced admins who enjoy keeping large live systems running smoothly behind the scenes.
#gamedev #indiedev #hiring #jobs #gamecareers #gamesjobs
Help maintain and scale their infrastructure. Ideal for experienced admins who enjoy keeping large live systems running smoothly behind the scenes.
#gamedev #indiedev #hiring #jobs #gamecareers #gamesjobs
January 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM
☁️ InnoGames - Senior Cloud & Windows Administrator 👉 tinyurl.com/5d8ph3az
Help maintain and scale their infrastructure. Ideal for experienced admins who enjoy keeping large live systems running smoothly behind the scenes.
#gamedev #indiedev #hiring #jobs #gamecareers #gamesjobs
Help maintain and scale their infrastructure. Ideal for experienced admins who enjoy keeping large live systems running smoothly behind the scenes.
#gamedev #indiedev #hiring #jobs #gamecareers #gamesjobs
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hi everybody! I'm urgently looking for full-time game writing/narrative design work.
I'm a 6-year industry pro working with both AAA and indie studios on titles like Borderlands 4, Endoparasitic, and [REDACTED]. I also edit and consult!
Updated portfolio is live on my new site:
www.nessacannon.com
I'm a 6-year industry pro working with both AAA and indie studios on titles like Borderlands 4, Endoparasitic, and [REDACTED]. I also edit and consult!
Updated portfolio is live on my new site:
www.nessacannon.com
NESSA CANNON
Experienced game writer and narrative designer available for commissions, assignments, and contract work.
www.nessacannon.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:39 PM
hi everybody! I'm urgently looking for full-time game writing/narrative design work.
I'm a 6-year industry pro working with both AAA and indie studios on titles like Borderlands 4, Endoparasitic, and [REDACTED]. I also edit and consult!
Updated portfolio is live on my new site:
www.nessacannon.com
I'm a 6-year industry pro working with both AAA and indie studios on titles like Borderlands 4, Endoparasitic, and [REDACTED]. I also edit and consult!
Updated portfolio is live on my new site:
www.nessacannon.com
Today in the Game Industry Coffee Chat:
Running your game business:
- Starting a new business (consulting, studio, co-dev, freelance)
- finding work or clients
- logistics and paperwork
- how much work it is to find work...and to get the people paying for the work to actually work with you
Running your game business:
- Starting a new business (consulting, studio, co-dev, freelance)
- finding work or clients
- logistics and paperwork
- how much work it is to find work...and to get the people paying for the work to actually work with you
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December 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Today in the Game Industry Coffee Chat:
Running your game business:
- Starting a new business (consulting, studio, co-dev, freelance)
- finding work or clients
- logistics and paperwork
- how much work it is to find work...and to get the people paying for the work to actually work with you
Running your game business:
- Starting a new business (consulting, studio, co-dev, freelance)
- finding work or clients
- logistics and paperwork
- how much work it is to find work...and to get the people paying for the work to actually work with you
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All the money in the world won't prevent you showing your whole ass in an interview.
December 16, 2025 at 6:23 PM
All the money in the world won't prevent you showing your whole ass in an interview.
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Placeholder assets should scream 'placeholder' at you.
December 16, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Placeholder assets should scream 'placeholder' at you.
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Ranger Rumble is now available to pre-register in more countries! Specifically Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland! :D #RatchetAndClank
December 16, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Ranger Rumble is now available to pre-register in more countries! Specifically Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland! :D #RatchetAndClank
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Victor Game Studio (VGS) is looking for a talented Level Designer who can blend creativity with technical skills.
📅 Full-Time
✅ Unreal Engine
🌐 REMOTE
🔗 remotegamejobs.com/jobs/victor-...
#gamejobs #gamedevjobs #UE5 #unrealengine #remotegamejobs #gamedesign
📅 Full-Time
✅ Unreal Engine
🌐 REMOTE
🔗 remotegamejobs.com/jobs/victor-...
#gamejobs #gamedevjobs #UE5 #unrealengine #remotegamejobs #gamedesign
December 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Victor Game Studio (VGS) is looking for a talented Level Designer who can blend creativity with technical skills.
📅 Full-Time
✅ Unreal Engine
🌐 REMOTE
🔗 remotegamejobs.com/jobs/victor-...
#gamejobs #gamedevjobs #UE5 #unrealengine #remotegamejobs #gamedesign
📅 Full-Time
✅ Unreal Engine
🌐 REMOTE
🔗 remotegamejobs.com/jobs/victor-...
#gamejobs #gamedevjobs #UE5 #unrealengine #remotegamejobs #gamedesign
Today in the Game Industry Coffee Chat - different types of businesses.
- for-profit vs non-profit
- what it's really like starting a new studio...logistically
- contracts!
- legal counsel
- jurisdictions
- LLC vs partnerships vs consulting vs co-op vs ...
discord.gg/6YaVQUuDK
- for-profit vs non-profit
- what it's really like starting a new studio...logistically
- contracts!
- legal counsel
- jurisdictions
- LLC vs partnerships vs consulting vs co-op vs ...
discord.gg/6YaVQUuDK
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December 16, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Today in the Game Industry Coffee Chat - different types of businesses.
- for-profit vs non-profit
- what it's really like starting a new studio...logistically
- contracts!
- legal counsel
- jurisdictions
- LLC vs partnerships vs consulting vs co-op vs ...
discord.gg/6YaVQUuDK
- for-profit vs non-profit
- what it's really like starting a new studio...logistically
- contracts!
- legal counsel
- jurisdictions
- LLC vs partnerships vs consulting vs co-op vs ...
discord.gg/6YaVQUuDK
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i'm open to relocating, but requiring a candidate to move their entire family during a recession when layoffs and studio closures are still happening is too risky. no one can predict or offer job stability, so it'd be nicer to be laid off near a support system than say, thousands of miles away 🫠
December 15, 2025 at 7:44 PM
i'm open to relocating, but requiring a candidate to move their entire family during a recession when layoffs and studio closures are still happening is too risky. no one can predict or offer job stability, so it'd be nicer to be laid off near a support system than say, thousands of miles away 🫠
We've opened the Game Industry Coffee Chat for the day!
Talking about 2026.
- AA making a comeback in a big way
- how many games launched in 2025 vs 24, and where were they?
- how TGAs really showcased new AA devs and publishers
- what even is AA now?
Come join in!
discord.gg/6YaVQUuDK
Talking about 2026.
- AA making a comeback in a big way
- how many games launched in 2025 vs 24, and where were they?
- how TGAs really showcased new AA devs and publishers
- what even is AA now?
Come join in!
discord.gg/6YaVQUuDK
Join the Game Industry Coffee Chat Discord Server!
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December 15, 2025 at 2:54 PM
We've opened the Game Industry Coffee Chat for the day!
Talking about 2026.
- AA making a comeback in a big way
- how many games launched in 2025 vs 24, and where were they?
- how TGAs really showcased new AA devs and publishers
- what even is AA now?
Come join in!
discord.gg/6YaVQUuDK
Talking about 2026.
- AA making a comeback in a big way
- how many games launched in 2025 vs 24, and where were they?
- how TGAs really showcased new AA devs and publishers
- what even is AA now?
Come join in!
discord.gg/6YaVQUuDK
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Guys. I wanna work on a sci fi game
I wanna work on a sci fi game
December 14, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Guys. I wanna work on a sci fi game
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Just as a reminder, I'm still looking for work!
I have 5+ years of experience in the video game industry, and if you saw @civilization.2k.com on the TGA, that's one of the projects I worked on.
Since then, I have worked on various games on UE, Unity, Godot, Ren'Py as a narrative designer :3 #LFW
I have 5+ years of experience in the video game industry, and if you saw @civilization.2k.com on the TGA, that's one of the projects I worked on.
Since then, I have worked on various games on UE, Unity, Godot, Ren'Py as a narrative designer :3 #LFW
I'm now open to work and looking for my next role as a Writer or Game Designer in games, now that my contract has ended.
I have worked on the award-nominated Civilization VII, and have many other indie and AA projects where I was responsible for content, systems and production.
I have worked on the award-nominated Civilization VII, and have many other indie and AA projects where I was responsible for content, systems and production.
I am now open to work and looking for my next role as a Writer or Game Designer in games, now that my contract has ended.
I have worked on the award-nominated Civilization VII, and have worked… | An...
I am now open to work and looking for my next role as a Writer or Game Designer in games, now that my contract has ended.
I have worked on the award-nominated Civilization VII, and have worked acros...
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December 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Just as a reminder, I'm still looking for work!
I have 5+ years of experience in the video game industry, and if you saw @civilization.2k.com on the TGA, that's one of the projects I worked on.
Since then, I have worked on various games on UE, Unity, Godot, Ren'Py as a narrative designer :3 #LFW
I have 5+ years of experience in the video game industry, and if you saw @civilization.2k.com on the TGA, that's one of the projects I worked on.
Since then, I have worked on various games on UE, Unity, Godot, Ren'Py as a narrative designer :3 #LFW
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🌟 Atlantis Animation – Sets/Props & Shading Artist 👉 tinyurl.com/yypmyrvm
Great for artists who love detail work and want to make a visible impact on visual fidelity.
#gamedev #indiedev #hiring #jobs #gamecareers #gamesjobs
Great for artists who love detail work and want to make a visible impact on visual fidelity.
#gamedev #indiedev #hiring #jobs #gamecareers #gamesjobs
December 12, 2025 at 12:01 PM
🌟 Atlantis Animation – Sets/Props & Shading Artist 👉 tinyurl.com/yypmyrvm
Great for artists who love detail work and want to make a visible impact on visual fidelity.
#gamedev #indiedev #hiring #jobs #gamecareers #gamesjobs
Great for artists who love detail work and want to make a visible impact on visual fidelity.
#gamedev #indiedev #hiring #jobs #gamecareers #gamesjobs
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Work with me and way cooler people on our Star Wars game www.arcanautstudios.com/careers
Careers
Explore career opportunities at Arcanaut Studios. Join our team working on Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic and other exciting gaming projects.
www.arcanautstudios.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Work with me and way cooler people on our Star Wars game www.arcanautstudios.com/careers
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I'm now open to work and looking for my next role as a Writer or Game Designer in games, now that my contract has ended.
I have worked on the award-nominated Civilization VII, and have many other indie and AA projects where I was responsible for content, systems and production.
I have worked on the award-nominated Civilization VII, and have many other indie and AA projects where I was responsible for content, systems and production.
I am now open to work and looking for my next role as a Writer or Game Designer in games, now that my contract has ended.
I have worked on the award-nominated Civilization VII, and have worked… | An...
I am now open to work and looking for my next role as a Writer or Game Designer in games, now that my contract has ended.
I have worked on the award-nominated Civilization VII, and have worked acros...
www.linkedin.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
I'm now open to work and looking for my next role as a Writer or Game Designer in games, now that my contract has ended.
I have worked on the award-nominated Civilization VII, and have many other indie and AA projects where I was responsible for content, systems and production.
I have worked on the award-nominated Civilization VII, and have many other indie and AA projects where I was responsible for content, systems and production.
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May as well just shout this out because at this point I'm #lookingforwork.
I'm looking for employment.
I have 10+ years of Illustration, Asset Admin, Social Media Managment, Voice Acting, Concept Art, Creative Writing, and Animation Storyboarding.
Any leads would help out.
I'm looking for employment.
I have 10+ years of Illustration, Asset Admin, Social Media Managment, Voice Acting, Concept Art, Creative Writing, and Animation Storyboarding.
Any leads would help out.
December 1, 2025 at 3:58 AM
May as well just shout this out because at this point I'm #lookingforwork.
I'm looking for employment.
I have 10+ years of Illustration, Asset Admin, Social Media Managment, Voice Acting, Concept Art, Creative Writing, and Animation Storyboarding.
Any leads would help out.
I'm looking for employment.
I have 10+ years of Illustration, Asset Admin, Social Media Managment, Voice Acting, Concept Art, Creative Writing, and Animation Storyboarding.
Any leads would help out.
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Reminder that my husband is looking for a 3D gameplay animator role! Open to freelance, contract, all levels. Times are rough out there.
Hey all, my husband @kevinonthelam.bsky.social found out that he’s going to be laid off next month. 🥺He’s a Staff Character Animator who has been working on The Outer Worlds 2. We’d greatly appreciate any leads that you have, because times are expensive and we have two little boys. 🙏 Thank you!
December 12, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Reminder that my husband is looking for a 3D gameplay animator role! Open to freelance, contract, all levels. Times are rough out there.