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Matching quality crew with quality superyachts For almost a decade, we’ve made it our job to find you the best superyacht job by taking a candidate-first approach to crew recruitment.

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Only by understanding your skills and yacht career aspirations can we successfully connect you with your dream role onboard whilst ensuring an exemplary owner and guest experience.

Being ex-yachties ourselves, we know how competitive the industry can be and how reality often fails to meet expectations, so it’s our mission to change that.

Putting equal emphasis on the interests of everyone involved, we are able to pair the perfect crew with the perfect superyacht 99% of the time.

Roles we recruit for From the bridge to the engine room and the deck to the galley, we recruit at all levels from green crew with certified potential to experienced Heads of Departments and Captains. Specialist secondary skills also range from personal care and fitness through to AV/IT, watersports instructors, medically trained personnel and manual trades.

Junior to senior and lead deckhands, bosuns and officers, junior to chief engineers, junior to chief stew, galley hand to head chef.

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By putting your trust in Quay Crew, you can trust us to:

• Be honest and transparent – if you’re not suited to the role or the culture of the yacht, we’ll tell you; and if the yacht isn’t offering a competitive salary or package, we’ll consult with them too.
• Give career advice – on the roles you’re currently suitable for, how you can improve your CV and what secondary skills could make you stand out.
• Never send your CV on-spec – we’ll always speak 1-2-1 with a candidate before putting them forward for a role and follow up with verbal references from past yachts and employers.
• Communicate – at every stage of the process, whether it’s good or bad news.

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“I think the reason that Quay Crew is (in my opinion and most of my colleagues’ opinions too) the industry’s leading agent is down to the culture of integrity, honesty and real care that permeates your company, and the careful selection of a candidate that will stay in the job. Long may it continue. I will never hesitate to use, recommend or assist Quay Crew for as long as I’m in yachting, and after.”

Chief Officer – 70m Yacht

“Having moved into the yachting industry from the commercial sector, Sam gave me valuable feedback on my CV and routes into the industry. I can highly recommend Sam to anyone looking for their next engineering position as she does her best to make sure that the yacht is right for you.”

2nd Engineer – 52m Yacht

“Having been in contact with Caroline since the summer, I felt the whole way through my search application process that she was completely on my side and has supported me and given me the confidence to propel my career to the next level.”

Chief Stew – 60m Yacht

“I would just like to take this opportunity to express how amazing Max has been in finding myself and my partner a position on a brand-new build. Max has been such a rock star in not just finding me one job but two jobs, which I am absolutely grateful for. It’s really nice to have a crew agency like Quay Crew who are reliable, trustworthy as well as always wanting to consider your best interests. The team at Quay Crew are absolutely exceptional and I will always recommend only the best for them. ”

Captain – 30m+ Yacht

“The best crew agent I have ever dealt with…always on the ball, super efficient, attentive and always available. There are so many agencies that only care about the yachts because they are the ones paying and completely ignore the crew so I want to thank you for all your help. ”

Head of Service – 100m Yacht

“I really appreciate the communication and commitment from Quay Crew and would like to mention that Tom has been incredible throughout the process. He had a vast amount of information relating to the role and yacht and knew exactly what would suit me. I highly recommend Quay Crew.”

Bosun – 60m+ Yacht

“Quay Crew was the most professional of the agencies I was using in my search. I had constant communication throughout and the whole process was personal. I’m very happy with the placement and would recommend Glen and the team to anyone. ”

2nd Officer – 65m Yacht

“What sets the team apart more than anyone else is the open and honest dialogue as well as the feeling that we’re working towards the same goal. Rather than just being another number or CV on someone’s desk, I established an amazing rapport with Glen so that he was able to really know what my goals were and where I wanted to take my career…and he was absolutely instrumental in seeing that I achieved that by placing me on my current vessel. At some point in the future, I plan to be on the opposite side of the interview process and Quay Crew will be the first agency that I reach out to.”

2nd Officer – 80m Yacht

“I wanted to say how fantastic Tom has been in finding a job for me. From first talking to him on the phone, he gave some fantastic advice about the industry and made the whole process feel calm and easy. His communication was absolutely exemplary and he went above and beyond to secure me a job. I would highly recommend Quay Crew to anyone.”

Deckhand – 90m Yacht

“I recently completed a 4 week trip through Quay crew on a yacht that Phil placed me on. I had applied for the role through other agencies but they refused [to put me forward] and Phil was the only recruiter that I spoke to who also saw flexibility in the job requirements. It’s a pleasure dealing with a recruiter that actually understands the role and the candidates suited for it. I hope to work with Phil and the Quay crew team again in the future.”

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Below you will see all of the latest jobs in the superyacht sector of the maritime industry available via Viking Crew – The leading cruise, commercial and superyacht maritime crew services provider.

From your first role to some of the most prestigious positions in the maritime industry, this page is updated in real-time with all of the latest superyacht jobs.

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Yacht Crew Job Board

With Bluewater's expertise in crew training and yacht crew recruitment, finding your ideal yacht crew vacancy is simple. We offer yacht management services to a variety of exclusive superyachts. Our team excels in sourcing top-notch yacht crew positions, spanning from 25-meter private yachts in the Bahamas to 50-metre charter yachts in the Mediterranean to luxurious 100+ metre superyachts navigating the globe extensively.

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Alongside sourcing the latest yacht crew jobs worldwide, Bluewater offers a range of specialised yacht crew training courses. Whether you're new to the superyacht industry seeking entry-level qualifications, an experienced deckhand or engineer aiming to advance your career, or a dedicated crew member looking to enhance your resume with certifications like HELM (Human Element Leadership and Management), Yachtmaster, or OOW (Officer of the Watch), explore our comprehensive yacht crew training options.

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Working as a crew member on a superyacht is undeniably one of the most rewarding yet demanding professions, calling for hard work, dedication, and professional training. The opportunities within the yachting industry are vast, and at Bluewater, we are committed to helping every crew member discover their ideal yacht crew position. Our recruitment division focuses on finding the perfect yacht for crew members and provides unparalleled professional support. Our recruitment experts guide crew members through every step of their yachting career journey, ensuring they receive the best possible assistance.

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Superyacht Deckhand job description

A deckhand is the entry level for almost all professional crew jobs on superyachts. The deckhand position will encompass many responsibilities, but most importantly, he/she will maintain the exterior of the yacht and keep it in pristine condition at all times. You could be the only deckhand on board, but on larger superyachts there may be as many as five or more deckhands working.

Your day will typically start very early and end very late. You will be involved in a number of tasks, including:

• Fibreglass restoration
• Line handling
• General exterior maintenance
• Driving tenders and/or toys
• Escorting guests when they use the toys
• Diving (if qualified)
• Helping interior staff serve meals or clean cabins
• Occasional assistance with the Chef in the galley

The deckhand is also normally responsible for the general day to day operation and maintenance of jet-skis and other toys and tenders.

The deckhand’s role is incredibly varied and gives an excellent opportunity to learn about the general operations on board a superyacht.

Required Skills and Experience

Deckhands do not have to have boating qualifications but having them is an asset. General seafaring skills are expected. Deckhands should ideally have some knowledge and experience of navigation, boat handling, engines and radio equipment.

Any skills or experience in any of the above mentioned tasks would be a distinct advantage over other candidates.

If you’ve never worked on a yacht before, it doesn’t mean that you are unsuitable for consideration.  Captains have, in the past, hired crew with a variety of backgrounds such as hospitality and hotels, cruise lines, recent graduates, mechanics, engineers, tour leaders, divers and anyone who can prove they have the willingness to learn and the right work ethic.

Required Certification

Qualifications and certification are not normally needed to become a deckhand – experience is generally more important, but RYA qualifications such as Day Skipper, Power Boat Level 2 and VHF/SRC Radio Operators Certificate or IYT Tender Driving Licence may be beneficial. As an alternative the MCA approved Yacht Rating Course is acceptable. As you progress you will be expected to achieve the MCA Yacht Rating Certificate.

You may be required to hold the MCA STCW Basic Safety certification, and if you wish to progress from the deckhand role this certification is likely to be required for higher positions.

Salary Range

At entry-level a deckhand could expect to earn between £1,250 and £1,750 per month. An experienced deckhand could expect up to around £1,750 or £2,000 per month.

Career Progression

Superyacht Crew A Deckhand is an excellent place to start your career on board a superyacht as it gives you a good grounding in day-to-day operations.

A Deckhand may choose to continue working in a deck role, and progress to the position of Bosun. Alternatively he/she may prefer to move into the Engineering department as an Engineer, or get into the Service department as a Steward/ess.

Marine Industry Experience as a Deckhand on board a superyacht would be valuable in a whole host of other crew positions. For example in the Leisure sector holiday companies employ both engineering and stewarding crew for their flotillas.

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Yacht Crew Jobs: How to Secure Your Ideal Yachting Role?

Working with a yacht crew recruitment agency like YPI CREW offers direct contact with experienced recruiters, access to exclusive job opportunities, personalised job search support, and professional assistance in creating a tailored CV, making the job search process easier and more efficient. As recruiters, we understand the importance of finding the right crew member for each position. This is why we don’t advertise every open position on our website. Instead, we ask that you create a YPI CREW profile so our recruiters can contact you directly when a suitable position becomes available.   If you need any help with creating your CV, have a look at our guide through writing a memorable CV and download one of our  free editable CV templates designed specifically for the yachting industry.

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Yacht crew positions currently in demand.

The positions below cover a wide range of roles and responsibilities currently in demand and are suitable for a variety of skill levels. Browse through the list to find the job that best matches your qualifications and interests. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list and more positions may become available. Register with YPI CREW to get informed about the open positions.

Deck crew yacht jobs

This month we are looking for the following Deck crew:​

Deckhands with a full season experience and water-sports skills

Deckhand with Dive Master/Instructors, for dual season vessel

Deckhands with sailing experience

Chase Boat Drivers with a Yachtmaster Certificate

Deck crew with added skills such as watersports, kitesurfing, carpentry, drone videography etc.

Deck crew with Personal Trainer qualifications to join a world-cruising vessel

Chief Officers in the 40-60 meter range for non-rotational contracts

Chief Officers and 2nd Officers for non-rotational contracts

Captains for Motor Yachts up to 40m range

Captain teams for either motor or sailing yachts under 40 meter range

Engineering crew yacht jobs

This month we are looking for the following Engineering yacht crew:

Temp engineers from AEC – Y1

Y3/EOOW/SV permanent and rotational 2nd engineers

AEC+ candidates with good mechanical, electrical and/or AV/IT skills

Experience sole engineers from AEC-Y3 for permanent positions

Y1/Y2 or Class I/Class II Yacht experienced Chief and 2nd engineers for rotational positions

Candidates holding B1 visas

Interior crew yacht jobs

This month we are looking for the following Interior crew:

Experienced stews for a range of yacht sizes and programs, both charter and private.

Stews Hairdressers for a 140m private

Certified Nurses with yachting experience

Stews nail technicians/Hairdressers for a private yacht

Experienced Housekeepers

2nd Stews with strong service skills for yachts between 35m - 55m

2nd Stews in the 65-70m range, private yachts with nice family programs.

Single and Dual season Med based.

Service stews with 1-3 years of experience

Stew/cook for a 30m range

Massage and Spa Therapists with yachting experience

Spa Therapists with Madero therapy

Chief Stews for 60 -150m, private, charter, single, and dual season and rotations

Pursers with 2-3 years in the role on board 100m+ new builds with rotation

Summer temp positions for Pursers on 80-100m+ yachts

Interior Manager on board 100m+ new builds, to start in the next few weeks, one still in build and one freshly launched. Rotations are on offer.

Head of Service position for a couple on a 100m+ offering time for time

80m charter looking for a Male, offering equal rotation

Lead Service on a high profile 140m+ for an experienced Service Stew

To be considered for any of the positions log in to your YPI CREW profile or register with us and complete your online profile. From there you can check in with our recruiters directly by clicking the ‘Check in’ option on your profile. The recruiters read the check-ins daily and will be in touch with you as soon as a suitable position becomes available.

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Latest Vacancies at Princess Motor Yacht Sales

Our job vacancies are updated as and when new positions become available, so if nothing has been listed below do check back often to see if there’s a job for you. A career with Princess Motor Yacht Sales and Argo Nautical Ltd means joining an organisation that prides itself on customer service and expertise.

We hire in locations across Europe, including Plymouth, Southampton and Warwick in the UK; Mallorca and Ibiza in Spain 7 the Balearics, and Neustadt-in-Holstein in Germany.

Browse our open vacancies below by clicking on each job summary. If you would like to contact us with regard to any of these positions, please email our recruitment team at [email protected]

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT – WARWICK Click here to find out more and apply.

Argo Nautical Limited is looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to manage the purchase ledger for our expanding business in the UK.

Reporting to the UK Finance Manager, your role will be to support the Accounts department in the day to day to produce timely and accurate accounting information.

FRENCH POLISHER/ INTERIOR BOAT PAINTER – PLYMOUTH Click here to find out more and apply.

Due to ongoing growth, we are looking for an experienced French Polisher, Interior Painter / Finisher to join our team based at Turnchapel Wharf, Plymouth, UK.

BOAT VALETER / CLEANER – PLYMOUTH Click here to find out more and apply.

The ideal candidate will be working alongside our expert team of Engineers and Concierge to meet client deadlines and ensure their boats are immaculate and ready for use on time.

GRP TECHNICIAN – PLYMOUTH Click here to find out more and apply.

Princess Motor Yacht Sales is looking for a Laminator that specialises in Gel Coating to join their fantastic team in Plymouth.

PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION AUDITOR - PLYMOUTH Click here to find out more and apply.

Our busy team at Turnchapel, Plymouth are looking to add Pre Delivery Inspection (PDI) Technicians / Auditors to their team.

YACHT SALES EXECUTIVE / YACHT BROKER – NEUSTADT IN HOLSTEIN Click here to find out more and apply.

We are looking for a Yacht Sales Professional to work across Princess Motor Yacht Sales and our sister company, Argo Yachting, based in Ancora Marina, Neustadt in Holstein, Germany.

Their focus will be on our New Yacht Sales & Brokerage, working with brands including Saxdor, Pardo, Galeon and Princess.

EXPERIENCED MARINE ENGINEERS - FULL TIME - SOUTHAMPTON Click here to find out more and apply.

Our Argo Nautical aftercare team are recruiting for experienced Marine Engineers to work as part of our busy servicing team both in the UK.

Reporting to the General Aftercare Manager, you will accurately and skilfully undertake the general and warranty repair, servicing and reconditioning of new and used motor yachts to the highest standards and customer satisfaction.

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT – MALLORCA Click here to find out more and apply.

Argo Nautical Yachting SLU are looking to recruit a Spanish and English-speaking Accounts Assistant for our expanding businesses on the island of Mallorca.

Your role will be to support the Accounts department in the day to day to produce timely and accurate reports/information.

YACHT BROKER (GERMAN SPEAKING) – MALLORCA Click here to find out more and apply.

We are currently looking for Candidates with Motor Yacht Sales / Broker experience who preferably already reside in Mallorca.

Full time, permanent: Monday – Friday 9am – 6pm / Weekends on a rota basis

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who would like to work for Princess Motor Yacht Sales located in Puerto Portals.

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How to find a job in the yachting industry

06 February 2018

The last thirty years has seen an enormous growth in the number of jobs available in the yachting industry. Whether you’re an MCA qualified Deck Officer or Master Mariner, a Yachtmaster or a humble Day Skipper , opportunities exist. You don’t even have to be a sailor, with many larger yachts now employing stewards and stewardesses, engineers, nannies, cooks, dieticians and chefs, making them all but small private cruise ships 

Smaller sailing yachts will usually require the stewardess or the engineer/bosun to also be a sailor and able to stand watch safely. Larger yachts are more likely to have qualified deck officers and deckhands for that purpose although pretty much all professional crew are now required to hold the STCW as a bare minimum. 

To work as a even a deck hand in most cases or as a deck officer, engineer, mate or skipper you will require specific additional qualifications. On British registered yachts (and many other flagged vessels worldwide) the MCA (Maritime Coastguard Agency) and the RYA ( Royal Yachting Association ) offer courses of varying complexity dependent on your level of experience.

In addition to crewing private yachts, there are also opportunities to skipper or crew smaller vessels inshore (for example day trips, etc) or to teach others how to sail, either on the water or onshore. There are also fringe areas where a qualified and experienced sailor might just be a perfect fit. For example, marina management or crew recruitment. 

In the past, securing a job on a private yacht could have been the result of a ‘dock walk’ asking skippers and their crew if jobs were going. This does still happen and personal networking is still an effective part of searching for that perfect job but, more and more, as with so many other parts of modern life, keeping in touch with people and building a network through Facebook is more effective in many cases. After all, if you are in Cowes, finding out about that job opening up in Antigua requires long distance communication and a wide social network.

Other than social networking, there are more traditional methods available to the wannabe ‘deckhand’ or ‘hostie’. They include;

THE YACHTING PRESS

Magazines such as Yachting World have large classified sections selling boats and advertising a plethora of marine services. They also advertise jobs and recruitment consultancies so, for the complete newbie, it’s worth picking up a few yachting and superyacht magazines to get an idea of what’s available right now.

THE INTERNET

It will not surprise you to know that jobs are available on the internet! All the main recruiters have a web presence and social media has several groups available to those searching for jobs or unpaid experience. Just be careful. There are rogues on Facebook pretending to be looking for staff when really they have other intentions. Watch out for scammers and stalkers alike!

RECRUITMENT CONSULTANTS

There are a huge variety of recruitment consultants specialising in the yachting industry. Many specialise in subsets, such as large super yachts, sailing yachts, smaller sailing and motor yachts, etc. 

Several sail training centres also run databases and recruitment services for alumni.

The motor and sail driven industries are fairly well defined and not all skills are easily transferable. What is for sure though is that crew on motor yachts can generally expect to earn more. For more details on crew agencies, click here.

SOCIAL NETWORKING (IN PERSON) - THE DOCK WALK

Still an effective way to secure that next position, being on the ground when people are needed is a very effective way of getting your next job. Many people will migrate to the seasonal destinations around the World at the appropriate time of the year, aiming to secure gainful employment. 

In April/May the Mediterranean is starting to be repopulated and towns like Cannes, Antibes and Mallorca are excellent locations to walk the dock. In more recent years ‘crew houses’ have become more mainstream. Effectively specialist hostels (some more luxurious than others), crew houses are a cost effective way to get somewhere and stay there cheaply until you get a job.

At the end of the Mediterranean Season (September / October / November), Mallorca and Antibes are again active hubs as many yachts go into refit or strike out to the West Indies, perhaps via Gran Canaria. The ARC is an opportune way to cross the Atlantic for free if you are a sociable and competent crew mate although, in most cases, the roles available are likely to be unpaid and on smaller, private yachts. 

In The West Indies St. Maarten, Antigua - and Rodney Bay, St Lucia in December, are great hunting grounds as is Auckland (New Zealand), Papeete (Tahiti) and San Diego (USA) in the Pacific. Florida and Annapolis on the East coast of the States are worth considering, although you will need a B1/B2 US Visa in many cases if you are joining a boat in the US.

In all cases, knowing where the crew bars are and mixing with crew is a great way to get ‘in’. But remember, this can be a help and a hindrance. In the same way that you’d never walk the dock looking like you’ve been dragged through a hedge backwards and stinking of booze, neither should you pick a bar full of potential employers and work colleagues to go on your bi-annual alcohol-fuelled cocktail marathon! Be sensible.

PAID / UNPAID WORK & EXPERIENCE

In addition to paid work, there are various websites that offer unpaid positions on yachts. In large part these are likely to be skippers or owners looking for delivery crew but not always. Many owners of racing boats also source crew this way. One well-established website for this type of opportunity is www.crewseekers.net

Other websites include www.noonsite.com for cruisers and www.oceancrewlink.com for people participating in the ARC or World ARC. If you are interested in building more miles try contacting some of the delivery companies such as www.halcyonyachts.com   Many offer crew with basic competence an opportunity to crew with food and boat costs paid.

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• Crew Roles Within the Yachting Industry.
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Why are thousands of video game workers losing their jobs?

In the last four months alone, more than 8,000 people who make video games have lost their jobs around the world, including in the UK. At the same time, the UK's gaming industry is growing - so what's going on?

By Mickey Carroll, science and technology reporter

Wednesday 17 April 2024 18:06, UK

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"I had just woken up and I got an email that said, 'We're going to have a company-wide meeting'. I knew right away."

James, not his real name, was visiting his family earlier this year when he saw the message.

"I started thinking about everything I was set to lose."

He had worked as a game designer at one of the UK's biggest video game studios for nearly a decade. It was a job he loved and had dreamt of since he was nine years old. But recently he had been worried.

All around him, friends in the gaming industry were being let go.

"My mind was racing, what could I do? I wasn't going to be the only one job-seeking at the moment because there were so many layoffs. They all happened at the same time."

He went to the meeting, where his worst fears were confirmed. The company's chief executive said around 25% of people at the studio would be cut. James was one of them.

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"It was rough," he said, shaking his head.

Gaming is an anxious world right now. There's been more than 8,000 jobs cut globally since the start of this year and in March, the number of available jobs in the UK hit a record low, according to the report Games Jobs Live.

But in London, as the BAFTA Games Awards 2024 rolled around last week , gamers could just enjoy themselves.

It was a night of glitz and glam with a black-tie dress code. The red carpet was laid along London's South Bank and hundreds of gaming's elite turned out.

The team behind Baldur's Gate 3, the dungeons and dragons hit that went on to scoop Best Game, wandered the carpet taking selfies.

Nadji Jeter, the actor who played Spiderman in the latest game version of the comics, had come to London for the first time for the event.

"Oh my God, I'm so nervous," he told Sky News, before going on to win the leading role trophy for his performance.

Comedian Phil Wang , who was hosting the night, swooned over legends whose games he'd played as a child.

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'Seeing people I adore struggling is rough'

But the gaming world is tight-knit. Workers often have to move to new cities and towns for jobs, so colleagues can form a huge part of people's social circles. The redundancies weren't far from people's minds.

"Seeing people in the industry that I adore, who work hard and are damn talented, seeing them struggling is really rough," said Baldur's Gate 3 narrator Amelia Tyler.

"I think we'll pull ourselves out of it, but it's going to take a while."

Mass redundancies have hit the industry hard for the last two years. More than 10,500 people working in video games around the world lost their jobs in 2023. More than 8,500 jobs went in 2022.

People hoped things would improve in 2024 but four months into the year, another 8,000 jobs have gone, and the UK is far from immune.

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'So much institutional knowledge lost'

Around 1,000 people across the country have lost their jobs since the cull began, according to Ukie, the industry trade body. That means more than one in 30 people working in video games in the UK is affected.

Swen Vincke, the founder of the studio that made Baldur's Gate 3, didn't pull any punches.

"It's a stupid thing to do. There's so much institutional knowledge that's being lost and it just doesn't make sense because it's a thriving industry.

"There are more and more people that play games, so you should cherish the developers that are working in it."

He's got a point. Over 40 million people regularly play video games in the UK alone, and the UK industry is growing - it's now worth £7.82bn to the economy.

So what's going on?

One expert, George Osborn, who writes the Video Games Industry Memo, said there are three problems at play; COVID, delays in publishing games, and the cost of living crisis.

"The video games industry has been hit by the COVID effect later than everyone else," he said.

During COVID, when people were shut in their houses with nothing to do, video game sales soared. In just one year, the industry brought in 21% more money around the world, raking in £27.6bn more in 2020 than 2019, according to the global accounting firm PwC.

In response, the industry swelled. Games studios grew rapidly and hired more staff.

"That created a bubble in the industry and there was an overinvestment into games by investors who have since been burned because the market hadn't been quite set," said Osborn.

Lockdowns ended, people stopped buying

The lockdowns ended, people went back outside and they stopped buying as many games to fill their time.

Then there came the delays. At least 60 major games had their release dates delayed in 2021.

Most didn't explain why but developers have since talked about the difficulty of working on these kinds of games remotely and in lockdown. When the games did start to get released, they flooded the market and made it harder for smaller games to get seen.

In 2023, blockbusters The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Alan Wake 2, Resident Evil 4 and Super Mario Bros. Wonder all came out, selling millions of copies each. It was a good year for the big games but much harder for everyone else.

James, the developer who was made redundant, said there was an expectation from his bosses that sales would remain at the same level as during COVID.

"It felt to me like the industry is still growing. It just wasn't growing as much as they would like it to."

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Like the rest of the world, gaming is also being hit by the cost of living crisis.

"Video game prices haven't changed very much in the past five years," said Osborn.

"That's meant the cost of making games has gone up quite a lot while the market has softened, so even though the industry did really well last year, it wasn't enough."

Things might be looking up...

But there may be light at the end of the tunnel. Ukie has released figures that suggest the industry is growing again.

It hasn't reached pandemic levels of growth, where double digits were the norm, but last year, 4.4% of value was added. Ukie's chief executive Nick Poole, was keen to send an optimistic message.

"When you look at the way games are crossing over into other parts of our culture, what we're seeing is an industry that's come of age."

And for James, there was good news too. Although he lost the job he had thought was stable, he has found a new studio to work at in a city where he has friends. For the first time ever, he asked about the company's finances in his job interview.

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"Maybe I was a little bit naive but I started in this industry in a booming time, so every job felt secure, it was just about what they could offer you. Now it doesn't feel the same," he said.

Sam Lake, creator of Max Payne and Alan Wake, had some wisdom to share after over 30 years of work.

"I would like to be hopeful. In my experience, with all these things, it's a pendulum swing. Things get worse and more troubled, or financially we struggle, but so far at least, we have always swung back."

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