Why is Vancouver a Great Place to Start a Career in Game Design?

Nowaday, many kids dream of turning their love for video games into a career. If you live in Vancouver or anywhere in Canada, I think you might be in one of the best places in the world to make dream come true. Why? Vancouver is known as a global hub for the gaming industry.

Electronic Arts (EA) Campus

You may not realise the EA Vancouver campus in Burnaby is one of the largest video game studios in the world. The school produces global hits like FIFA and NHL.

This means that job opportunities related to games are everywhere. If you want to learn, grow, and find mentors, Vancouver’s game industry is one of the top notch in the world.

Another famous company, such as Kabam (known for mobile games such as Marvel Contest of Champions), also nests in Vancouver. Whether you’re a student or a parent supporting your child’s interest in coding, Vancouver is a strong place to start.

Education and Training Opportunities

Additionally, the strong education ecosystem offers programs tailored to digital arts, coding, and interactive design. For example, Vancouver Film School (VFS) offers world-class training in Game Design and 3D Animation. For young learners (Aged 8-12), our programs means your kids don’t need to wait until college, you can start creating right now.

How to Prepare Your Kids if You Live in Vancouver

If your kids are excited about game design, we suggest some simple steps to begin.

• Start Creating Now! Use free tools like Roblox Studio, Unity, or Blender to make your first game or 3D model. If you need professional help, you can contact us for a trial lesson and join our classes. Otherwise you can self-learn and overcome the challenges.
• Join seasonal intensives: Consider our summer or winter programs. We also run coding courses at Vancouver community centres and co-working spaces from time to time.
• Build a portfolio: Enter competitions and share projects. Including working games or code samples alongside university applications is a real advantage—schools and employers love to see real work.

Whether it’s design, coding, or storytelling, we believe every new skill gets you closer to your dream job in Canada.