Think you need to be a gamer to work in games? Think again.

Let’s get one thing straight: You don’t need to know how to beat the final boss, have a favorite loot drop, or spend your weekends grinding XP to work in the game industry.

Surprised? You’re not alone.

One of the most common misconceptions we hear at Streamline Studios — and across the industry — is that you need to be a lifelong gamer to be part of a game studio. While a love for games can be a plus, it’s far from a prerequisite. In fact, some of our most impactful team members didn’t grow up with a controller in hand — they brought skills, fresh perspectives, and passion from completely different worlds.

Here’s why the game industry needs you, gamer or not.

The Game Industry Is More Than Just Games

Behind every game title is an entire ecosystem: artists, animators, finance professionals, marketers, HR experts, producers, legal advisors, IT support, community managers, and more.

Do you:

• Excel in project management?
• Craft compelling narratives or build brands?
• Analyze data or manage business operations?
• Solve complex problems with creative thinking?

Then congratulations — you already have what it takes to thrive in games.

What matters most is the ability to collaborate, adapt, and bring value to a creative, fast-paced environment. The games industry runs on innovation — and innovation needs diversity in every sense of the word.

Diverse Backgrounds Build Better Games

Our industry serves a global audience. Gamers come from all walks of life, and so should the people creating those experiences.

Bringing in team members from non-gaming backgrounds helps:

• Challenge assumptions in how we design and deliver content.  
• Introduce new frameworks from other industries like film, finance, fashion, or tech.  
• Improve communication with players, partners, and stakeholders across sectors.  

The best ideas often come from the unexpected — and some of our proudest projects were shaped by people new to the world of games.

Culture Fit > Console Fit

At Streamline Studios, we don’t hire based on how many titles you’ve played. We hire based on curiosity, integrity, collaboration, and impact.

We value:

• People who ask thoughtful questions.
• Professionals who bring energy and ideas to the table.
• Individuals who care about building inclusive, meaningful experiences — whether on-screen or off.

Many of our teammates became passionate about games after joining. Some still don’t identify as gamers — and that’s totally okay.

Bring What Makes You Unique

You don’t need to “speak gamer” to belong in our industry. You just need to bring your full self, your expertise, and your willingness to learn.

So whether you’re a designer with an eye for style, a business analyst with a mind for strategy, or a people-first leader from another creative field — there’s a place for you in games.

The future of this industry doesn’t belong to one type of person. It belongs to all of us — working together to create bold, brilliant, and boundary-breaking experiences.

The future of this industry doesn’t belong to one type of person. It belongs to all of us — working together to create bold, brilliant, and boundary-breaking experiences.

‍Ready to explore opportunities in gaming without having to be a gamer?

Take a look at our open roles at Streamline Studios.
You might be surprised just how well you fit.