Women in Games

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Women in Games

Website www.womeningamesjobs.com

About

Women In Games Jobs works to recruit, retain and support the progression of women in the games industry by positively and actively promoting female role models and giving encouragement and information to those women seeking to work in games.

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Jenny Richards-Stewart

Jenny Richards-Stewart

Marie-Claire Isaaman

Marie-Claire Isaaman

David Smith

David Smith

Articles featuring Women in Games

Celebrating International Women's Day: More stories and advice

International Women's Day 2024

Celebrating International Women's Day: More stories and advice

We asked women from all around the games industry for their career stories, advice for new starters and hopes for the future. Here's what they told us

Women in Games CEO Marie-Claire Isaaman:

International Women's Day

Women in Games CEO Marie-Claire Isaaman: "A note to men: This International Women's Day it's all about you…"

"Now, before you raise an eyebrow, hear me out."

We talk to Women in Games CEO, Marie Claire Isaaman about the barriers women are still facing

December 12, 2022

We talk to Women in Games CEO, Marie Claire Isaaman about the barriers women are still facing

"We need to attract more women and girls into a career in games – and then support them through their journey"

Toya and Dove partner to educate young girls on body image, self-esteem and social media literacy

October 3, 2022

Toya and Dove partner to educate young girls on body image, self-esteem and social media literacy

Launching a Roblox experience designed for girls aged 9-16

Women in Games launches free guide to gender equality in gaming

August 22, 2022

Gender Equality In Gaming

Women in Games launches free guide to gender equality in gaming

Building a Fair Playing Field is out now

4Players appoints Patty Toledo as marketing director

Congratulations Patty

4Players appoints Patty Toledo as marketing director

Toledo will help the company expand its brand worldwide

Women in Games founder David Smith retires from role

Women in Games founder David Smith retires from role

Founded the non-profit in 2009 to bring more women in the industry

Activision Blizzard brings on union-busting law firm following protests

Activision Blizzard brings on union-busting law firm following protests

WilmerHale is tasked with reviewing policies at the company

Women in Games Global Festival taking place this September

Largest Event Yet

Women in Games Global Festival taking place this September

Virtual event includes awards ceremony, games jam and esports tournament

Women in Games welcomes Lucy Rissik and Elizabeth Sampat

Women in Games welcomes Lucy Rissik and Elizabeth Sampat

The new marketing director and advisory board member

WIGJ announces a new executive board for day-to-day operation

February 6, 2019

WIGJ announces a new executive board for day-to-day operation

Four-person board is seeking two more members to complete its ranks in marketing and events

Women in Games names three new board members as deputy CEO departs

Movers And Shakers

Women in Games names three new board members as deputy CEO departs

Multiplay's Vanessa Joyce, UKIE's Daniel Wood and Abertay's Ruth Falconer join board

Women in Games CEO: Pay gap figures are depressingly unsurprising

Women in Games CEO: Pay gap figures are depressingly unsurprising

Marie-Claire Isaaman discusses the figures and what the next steps should be

Women in Games Scotland appoints new lead ambassador and national coordinator

February 16, 2018

Women In Games Scotland

Women in Games Scotland appoints new lead ambassador and national coordinator

Rockstar North engine programmer Timea Tabori will lead the program

Nominees revealed for inaugral Women in Games Mobile Awards to be held on September 6th

September 1, 2017

Nominees revealed for inaugral Women in Games Mobile Awards to be held on September 6th

A Normal Lost Phone and South Park Phone Destroyer among the nominated

Inaugural Women in Games Mobile Awards revealed for September 6th

Rewarding Success

Inaugural Women in Games Mobile Awards revealed for September 6th

Women in Games partners with International Mobile Gaming Awards for contest

Anita Sarkeesian and Brie Code to keynote European Women in Games Conference on September 5th-6th

Anita Sarkeesian and Brie Code to keynote European Women in Games Conference on September 5th-6th

Over 40 speakers and panellists across the conference's two days

Women In Games launches Ambassador program to encourage women in Europe to join the games industry

Women In Games launches Ambassador program to encourage women in Europe to join the games industry

Working with schools and industry to promote the industry

Women In Games mentoring scheme encourages new talent

September 3, 2015

Women In Games mentoring scheme encourages new talent

Women in Games is on the hunt for industry veteran mentors

Women in Games Conference announces personal branding panel with Yogscast co-founder Hannah Rutherford

August 27, 2015

Women in Games Conference announces personal branding panel with Yogscast co-founder Hannah Rutherford

What to do to get ahead

Andy Payne and BAFTA-winning Katherine Bidwell keynote Women in Games conference

August 25, 2015

Andy Payne and BAFTA-winning Katherine Bidwell keynote Women in Games conference

Andy Payne and Kathetine Bidwell head to London

WIGJ sets out to double number of European female games professionals

Bringing Balance

WIGJ sets out to double number of European female games professionals

Setting out its ten year goal

Jenny Richards-Steward becomes CEO of Women in Games Jobs

November 3, 2014

Jenny Richards-Steward becomes CEO of Women in Games Jobs

Realise your potential

Free-to-play revolution is forcing developers to focus on quality, says Pole to Win

Free-to-play revolution is forcing developers to focus on quality, says Pole to Win

Ann Hurley on the rise of free

If half of all gamers are female, why do women only make up 6% of the games industry?

If half of all gamers are female, why do women only make up 6% of the games industry?

Women in Games's Jackson on finding a balance