The gaming industry in Serbia boasts over 4,000 professionals, with many new job opportunities on the horizon. This sector is seeing a surge in demand for highly skilled experts in creative and art direction, project management, and programming.
In the past year alone, Serbian-produced games have been downloaded over 100 million times, and the Serbian Gaming Association (SGA) reports that more than 80 games are currently in development. “This year, 475 new jobs have already been created, and it’s crucial for viewers, parents and students to realize that the industry encompasses much more than just programming. We have a wide range of in-demand professions, including artists, 2D and 3D animators, marketing specialists, HR professionals, writers, composers, producers and directors,” emphasizes our source, highlighting that “there’s a place for everyone in gaming.”
99% of employees are self-taught
Kristina Janković Obućina notes that the global gaming industry is still relatively young, with an average employee age of 34. “Typically, individuals start in junior positions right after university and tend to stay in one company for five to six years, indicating stability within projects,” she explains.
However, a significant challenge in staffing arises from the lack of formally educated candidates. “Currently, Serbia has only two four-year programs focused on gaming: game design at the Academy of Arts in Novi Sad and the Department of Visual Effects, Animation and Game Art at FDU in Belgrade. As a result, 99% of professionals in this field are self-taught, learning through online tutorials, mentorship and peer support. Until we establish a system that produces the talent we need, it will be challenging to fill the nearly 500 open positions,” concludes Janković Obućina.
