Hello, I am a Junior vfx artist and I have question
Is Japan better than China in terms of working as a vfx artist? Because I love China and Japan very much, but I am confused about the choice! I have no problem learning Japanese or Chinese.
I can give context for Japan.
Japan’s working conditions aren’t great, and as a junior your pay will be super low. (barring getting lucky with a nice proper company, but those companies tend to only hire top talent)
Labor laws are pretty good but it’s not uncommon to see companies skirting those laws.
You will likely be expected to do overtime and work on weekends, often without extra pay.
I generally discourage people from working in Japan unless you really really want it for some external reason (living with family here etc.)
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1.China is one of the largest gaming markets globally, boasting a massive user base and rapid industry growth.
2.Chinese gaming companies often emphasize efficiency and execution, with a fast-paced work environment and a prevalent culture of overtime. Team collaboration and project orientation are strong.
3.The career development path is relatively flexible, with numerous promotion opportunities, but the competition is also intense. Job-hopping is frequent, and industry mobility is high.
4.In China, artistic innovation in game design is abundant, especially in visuals and aesthetics. Yet, gameplay mechanics suffer from severe homogenization and fierce competition.
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Honestly, I have no problem working overtime or on my days off. I live in Egypt and most of my work is from freelance sites as a VFX artist. For this reason, I want to live in a country where there is a lot of work available in my specialty, and there are only three: America, China, and Japan. Apart from the low salary and extra hours, what do you prefer, China or Japan? I will start as a junior and grow with time.
Good but are there many jobs available for game visual artists in China? Because I searched a lot and found only a few.
I guess it would depend on the company. Personally I prefer working at companies with cool people, but everyone’s motivation will be different
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