Busted: Myths About Working In The Gaming Industry

Who doesn't love playing video games? We all do! So, you can imagine how fun and rewarding it is to be part of a gaming company!

The quintessential pursuit of having a 'stable' profession in a 'safe' industry is well known. Naturally, it brings in questions around whether careers in the Indian gaming industry is a lucrative option or not. Can you apply irrespective of not being a gamer? What are the growth opportunities for women in a perceived male-dominated industry? And several other queries.

But fret not! We are here to bust some commonly believed myths in the gaming industry. 

Myth 1: Non-gamers have fewer opportunities at gaming companies

Whether you have an artistic flair or work in non-technical roles, gaming companies employ talent across numerous job functions. So, if you are a technical expert or a marketing genius, there is an opportunity for everyone.

Our Mumbai and Pune studios consist of several roles in different departments such as Animation, Communications, Finance, HR, Programming, and Game Testing to name a few.

Myth 2: The video gaming industry in India has no growth opportunity

According to The Asia-10 Games Market report by Niko Partners, India has a massive 396 million userbase in gaming. This makes it the second largest gamer base worldwide, i.e. 50.2 per cent of all gamers. With a growth-rate of 21 per cent in revenue, India is said to be the fastest growing market among the top 10 Asian countries.

With evolving technologies in virtual reality, artificial intelligence, machine learning, etc., Ubisoft India makes efforts to adopting the latest tech and innovations in game development and training its employees to stay ahead of the curve.

Myth 3: Women rarely hold leadership positions in the gaming industry  

Based on the *Global Gaming Gender Balance Scorecard *by 20-first, about 16 per cent of executive teams account for women in the gaming industry. At Ubisoft India, many leadership positions are led by women, who have evolved with us over the years and reached top positions. In our continued efforts to bring gender parity across all job roles, we strive to put diversity, inclusion, and belonging at the heart of everything we do.

Myth 4: Gaming is a less preferred career choice for women

With the advent of new gaming studios in India employing across multiple roles, women have begun exploring career opportunities in this industry lately.

For our employees, we provide continued growth and development in a safe and respectful workplace. Employee wellness is a priority for us, and we encourage our employees to embrace a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, we support working parents at Ubisoft India with parental benefits, including access to a childcare platform to make informed decisions and leverage the flexibility of hybrid working.

Myth 5: Men have higher competencies than women when it comes to gaming

Times are changing, and we see all genders designing, developing, testing, and marketing games in this sector. This is visible across all levels in the gaming industry, from freshers to directors.

Ubisoft India is constantly working on equitable rewards strategies, merit-based diverse hirings of talent and building capabilities for different demography to grow in middle and senior roles. Special attention is given towards efforts to develop our employees as role models for all the younger aspirants. Active community contributions and safe spaces via ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) dedicated to female employees are crucial functions that are encouraged throughout the year.

A snapshot from International Women's Day 2023 celebrations at Ubisoft Pune

We hope that this article managed to change your general outlook towards our industry and the state of its evolution in the current times. If you have been dreaming of being a part of this fascinating industry, it is the right time to kickstart your career in gaming with Ubisoft India. Please visit the Careers section to know more about all the open job opportunities at Ubisoft Mumbai and Ubisoft Pune. Happy gaming!