The Talent Game Podcast

By: Joe Burridge
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  • Succeeding in the games industry is a talent game, and we’re here to help you master it. Welcome to The Talent Game Podcast!

    Hosted by Joe Burridge—Head of Talent at Play Ventures, with past experience at EA and Epic Games—this podcast brings you in-depth discussions with leaders from the world’s top gaming companies.

    In Series 1, we dive into the expertise of professionals from industry giants like Riot Games, Supercell, EA, Zynga, and MPG. Together, we explore key topics such as people management, effective hiring, operational excellence, mentorship, culture, and diversity & inclusion, offering you valuable insights to level up your approach to talent in the games industry.
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  • Pep Perez (Riot Games)

    Pep Perez (Riot Games)
    Oct 3 2024

    "Don't hire brilliant assholes. No matter how good their skill set."

    In this episode, I speak to Pep Perez, former Global Group Creative Director (VALORANT) at Riot Games. Pep shares his journey into the gaming industry, his role as a creative director, and the importance of building high-performing creative teams. He discusses the process of developing a brand for a new game and the challenges of aligning creative decisions with business goals.

    ✅ Building high-performing creative teams requires hiring individuals who are hungry, humble, and smart, and who thrive in collaboration.

    ✅Successful teams are purpose-built, with a makeup that aligns with the specific needs of the project or game.

    ✅ Creative decisions should be aligned with business goals, and creatives should strive to solve business challenges through their work. Building purpose-built teams in the gaming industry is crucial for success

    ✅ Asking candidates about what they are not currently doing but want to do can reveal their aspirations and growth opportunities
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    46 mins

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