Helping You Break Into
The Games Industry
Industry-led courses, 1-to-1 mentoring, and the UK's largest virtual games careers event - everything you need to land your first role.
1,400+
Event Attendees
2025 figures
4,000+
Community Members
2
Course Intakes Per Year
September and February
100%
Industry-Led
How We Can Help You
Courses
Live courses every September and February, taught by people working actively in the industry. Support that carries on after the programme ends.
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Careers Week
Our annual online conference, open to anyone, anywhere. Talks, masterclasses, portfolio reviews, and direct access to studios and industry professionals. All without leaving your desk.
Learn MoreMentoring
1-to-1 sessions with mentors working actively in the industry. Use them for mock interviews, portfolio or CV reviews, career advice, or feedback on your projects.
Find a mentorMeet Our Mentors
Working professionals from across the industry, available to book directly.
Najim Filali Saksak
Art director in games
The Souk Galaxy
Jack Ibbotson
Freelance 3D Environment Artist
Airship
Alastair Brown
Narrative Design
Freelance
Lauren Taylor
Co-Founder of Snappy Gurus and Early Careers Advisor
Snappy Gurus
Nicole Gregory
3D Animator
Jagex - The RuneScape Company
Reinaldo Ramirez
Character Artist
Rebellion
"The Indie Hour was an awesome platform for us to reach out to devs and help them with showcase prep. We loved the funky fresh vibe and appreciated that our wee indie presence grew more afterwards :3"
Ryan, Joe, Mr Traffic
Glasgow Indie Games Fest
"I've been following Snappy Gurus since June 2022, and I've always appreciated what they've done for their community and the games industry. I really appreciate the insightful support with the Careers Week talks, and the engagement with their community game nights."
Nathan Dunton
QA Lead @ Head Tilt Games | Ambassador @ Safe in Our World
"I discovered Snappy Gurus in 2024 through their Careers Week event where I found the advice shared by industry professionals to be both insightful and encouraging. I've since continued to take part in events such as the weekly game nights and the seasonal game jams which have been great opportunities to meet and interact with an enthusiastic and welcoming community."
Junior Mafuta
Game Designer & Community Member
"I joined Snappy Gurus back in 2022 during a search for a space to grow my skills in digital art, all without knowing it was soooo much more! Its basically a bridge between aspiring individuals and the experienced pros in the game dev industry. There's career events, game jams, hangout sessions, and an encouraging environment to share your work for exposure or feedback. Plus they are some of the friendliest folks I've ever talked to. 10/10 community, would recommend you to join."
Bastav Das
Concept Artist & Community Member
"I began following snappy gurus back in 2022 and discovered the opportunity to make connections and join online events with others interested in the gaming industry. I always look forward to their careers week where I've had the opportunity to learn from presentations by industry professionals and share work with other artists. All of the support offered by the community makes it a welcoming and positive place to be for any working in or towards the gaming industry."
Spencer Lee
Concept Artist & Community Member
Who Are We?
Snappy Gurus started as a small community created by people who genuinely love games and want to help others find their place in the industry.
Since then, we've grown into a community of over 4,000 developers, students, graduates, and creatives, all supporting each other through the journey into games. We're passionate about making industry knowledge accessible and approachable - providing honest feedback and guidance.
Through our graduate programmes, we provide long-term support to help emerging talent build confidence, develop employability skills, and prepare for careers in the games industry.
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