Session Name: | Have Laptop, Will Telecommute: Working Globally in Games |
Speaker(s): | Alexandra M. Lucas, Heidi McDonald, Michelle Clough, Toiya Kristen Finley, Patrick Coursey |
Company Name(s): | Independent, Disruptor Beam, Freelance, Schnoodle Media, LLC, Freelance |
Track / Format: | Career Development |
Overview: | Working remotely is increasingly the norm; while convenient, this method of game development comes with a unique set of challenges. These America- and Canada-based writers and designers have worked remotely with game studios of varying sizes all over the world, from Pakistan to the UK to Ukraine. They will share their expertise for navigating remote international collaboration, including tips regarding taxes, visas, scheduling meetings across time zones, and more. |