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Going crazy with AAA job

r/IndieDev
5/25/2025

SAAS TOOLS

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USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Feeling disconnected from creative vision in corporate AAA environment
  • Lack of meaningful work and creative control
  • Difficulty finding game designer jobs without 5+ years experience
  • Struggling to transition to indie or smaller studios

Problems to Solve:

  • Coping with corporate pressure and misalignment of values
  • Finding opportunities in indie game development
  • Balancing corporate job with personal creative projects

Potential Solutions:

  • Using AAA experience to build skills and contacts
  • Networking with indie developers and smaller studios
  • Working on personal projects outside of corporate job
  • Considering freelance or contract work

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building skills and experience in AAA environment
  • Networking with industry professionals
  • Developing personal projects to build portfolio

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Networking at industry events
  • Using online platforms like Discord, Itch, and Twitter/X

Monetization & Product:

  • Balancing corporate job with personal creative projects
  • Building portfolio through freelance/contract work

User Engagement:

  • Collaborating with other indie developers
  • Participating in game jams and community events