Joe Burridge
@JoeFindsTalent
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Head of Talent at @PlayVentures | Investing in the Games Industry | ex-Epic Games, ex-EA | [email protected]
Joined July 2013
Stephen King has a son named Joe. I'm not joking, but he is.
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The future of #Fortnite will blow peoples minds. There is just so much exciting stuff going on here at Epic.
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Is there a skin in #Fortnite you're praying will come back to the store?. I'll go first. I don't own Peely âšī¸
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Last week, Epic Games announced that 830 employees were impacted by layoffs and unfortunately I am one of them. The last almost 3 years has been a learning journey and I have made lifelong friends. So long, it was truly Epic.
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Cannot wait to see all the reactions to this event. It's going to blow minds.
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We just had our end of year Epic company meeting and OMFG it was truly mind blowing. Especially the Fortnite and Unreal updates đ¤Š.
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2 years at Epic Games today! đ. So I've popped into the office to hang out with a llama (and some human friends too)
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If you give someone a program, you will frustrate them for a day; if you teach them how to program, you will frustrate them for a lifetime.
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We're almost 2 years into the pandemic but I've finally got my home office just how I want it. What do you think?
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That was awesome! What a way to end the season @FortniteGame. Very proud of everyone at Epic that made it happen
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Thanks for all these positive messages. The Fortnite community is THE BEST! đ.
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It's my 1 year anniversary at @EpicGames! And I made a very short video to mark the occasion đ.
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I offered someone their "dream job" at Epic and they signed their contract today. I could just feel the excitement on the call and how much it meant to them. It's moments like this that make being a recruiter so darn awesome đĨ°.
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OK, I was just reading about some of the upcoming @FortniteGame updates and I am SOOOO excited. Fortnite fans, you're going to LOVE what's on the way. AHH!.
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Just wrapped up the last @EpicGames all company meeting for the year and OMFG! 2023 is going to be incredible.
The future of #Fortnite will blow peoples minds. There is just so much exciting stuff going on here at Epic.
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We are looking for 2x Senior Technical Artists to work on a new project at Epic Games. "You will play a crucial role in solving character-related challenges and optimizing the character implementation pipeline". And of course, working with the latest features in Unreal Engine 5.
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When I started at Epic just over 2 years ago, I made a top 5 list of IPs I would love to see in #Fortnite. We've already had Dragon Ball, The Witcher and Spider-Man. Wonder what the last 2 are on my list? đ¤.
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"I've played so much your game, you should make me a dev at your studio" . is the same as. "I've eaten so much of your food, you should make me a chef at your restaurant".
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Hi folks! @EpicGames has a new site for students, interns and early career advice. This is incredibly valuable content and I love how it's presented. If you know of anyone looking to make their start in the games or tech industry please share it on đ. đđģ
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I am working with the @FortniteGame team to find Senior and Lead Gameplay Engineers. It's an incredibly exciting time to join due to the variety of experimentation with gameplay, level, IP's, systems and the upgrade to @UnrealEngine 5. Interested? â joe.burridge@epicgames.com.
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Just finished the March Through Time event in @FortniteGame. A unique and powerful way to show Dr. King's speech and learn about racial injustice. I highly recommend checking it out.
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Goodbye, @EA! Mixed emotions today as I announce that itâs my last week at Electronic Arts. I would like to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who has made my time here so special. In this post, I think back on the best moments đ.
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We're looking for a Senior Animation Engineer to join the Fortnite team at Epic Games! You will use #UnrealEngine5 to bring to life so many characters and abilities from a wide variety of IP's such as Star Wars, Marvel, The Witcher, Dragon Ball and more.
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đ @EpicGames are looking for a Technical Director focused on Unreal Engine running in the cloud. This is a newly formed team within Epic and an unbelievable opportunity!. Details here đ
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The girls and I discovered Townscaper this morning, we've had a lot of fun building colourful houses đĄ
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Quite a few folks asking why are there so many Joe's in the list. Besides it being a common name, Epic includes everyone who has ever contributed to Fortnite in some way. The games development started in ~2011 and we don't take names out.
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FACT: There are only 2 types of people in this world, those who can extrapolate from incomplete data.
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Look what just arrived! Thanks for the free gift Epic đ. The @FortniteGame and @DCComics crossover is one of the coolest colabs I've seen. Can't wait to get started.
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I have received a ton of Christmas gifts so far from @epicgames but I particularly love this one as it has our Recruiting Team vision statement on it: "Building the Metaverse. One person at a time". Oh yeah! đ¤
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I just offered someone a job on their birthday. And they always thought joining the games industry was a far off dream. Oh my goodness, the call was so wholesome đĨ°.
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That means I am on the search for a new opportunity. It would help me out if you like/retweet this post and DM me jobs. Thank you! đđģ.
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The world now has another Burridge, how lucky you all are. Rose Burridge arrived at 10.48am on 2nd April and weighed 7lbs 10oz (3.48kg). Bonnie is recovering well, Rose is healthy, Delilah is settling into her big sister role and I've been puked on. We're off to a good start đĨ°
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How much space will Brexit free up in the European Union?. 1 GB.
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I told my 2 year old "sorry we can't hangout because I'm working" and she politely made the suggestion that she could watch Pocahontas "on one of the TV's". She makes a good point. Making the most of that dual screen setup đ
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đ @EpicGames are looking for an experienced Tools Programmer who will help us develop Epicâs MetaHuman Creator tool. We ideally want this role to be based from our HQ in Cary, NC (USA) but we're open to hire across Europe too. Details here đ
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Just had my second vaccine. FULLY VACCINATED BABY! đ¤
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I love this shot taken during the @tonesandimusic Fortnite concert. A really fun experience with brilliant music đ¤
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More awesome swag from @EpicGames. Thought you all might like to know what's in the box đ
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Yesterday, something incredible happened. I met my team in real life! And also these Fall Guys at the @Mediatonic office. The last time I was in an office, with a team, was March 13th 2020. And every one of these lovely people lived up to the hype đĨ°
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*INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE AT @EA GUILDFORD*. Apply here: Some FAQ's about our internships:. - adverts close January 24th. - 12 months long (July 2020 - July 2021) and paid. - interns must be currently in full-time education. Retweets appreciated đ
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It's my last day at Epic Games. I have gone back through all of my LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram posts over almost 3 years and picked out my favourites. So long, it has been Epic!. Article here đđģ
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Ahh, so Data Scientists look like Buddy Holly? But seriously, this is a good infographic #datascience #data
http://t.co/tIV1DtvBTd.
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It's true, @EpicGames does the best swag! These beautiful decks are going up in my office very soon. So excited for the launch of #FallGuys on Xbox and Switch today, massive congratulations @Mediatonic. Time to bag myself some crowns đ
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Upon visiting @hudl's London office, Hope said "Oh. Wait. Is this room named after me?" . Yes Hope Powell, yes it is.
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Genuine question, is anyone else considering shaving their head knowing they won't be able to go to the barbers for quite a long time?.
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We are looking for a Principal Engine Programmer to join the Fortnite team. You will be the bridge between the #UnrealEngine and #Fortnite teams with the opportunity to take ownership of core engine technology behind a cutting-edge on-demand user generated content system.
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The MetaHuman team at @EpicGames are hiring! I am working with the team to find an Animation Programmer and Engine Programmer. It's an exciting time to join as we prepare to launch the MetaHuman Creator and @UnrealEngine 5. đ§in my bio. More details here:
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Da¡ta Sci¡en¡tist [noun]: Person who is better at Statistics than a Software Engineer and better at Software Engineering than a Statistician.
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This is Ivy. She just turned one and is clearly very excited about her new Epic swag đ
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Ivy Grace Burridge arrived on Friday 11th March đĨ° . Bonnie and Ivy are both doing great. Delilah and Rose are being so kind and understanding, it's amazing to watch. We're all settling in well as a family of 5 âī¸âī¸âī¸âī¸âī¸
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Was I right?.
The future of #Fortnite will blow peoples minds. There is just so much exciting stuff going on here at Epic.
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Luckily the parking at EA Guildford is the floor above this one! đŦ
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I got called pretty today!. Well, the full statement was, "you're pretty annoying" but I like to focus on the positive things.
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3 years ago today I was at this live event for #BattlefieldV. Purely as a spectator, I won a ticket in an employee raffle. Such a great experience! đ¤Š
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Popped in to see the Epic Berlin office. Thanks for the tour @Cpt_Placeholder!. Sorry for no more pics, top secret stuff đ¤Ģ
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The look on my little sisters face when I told her that she looks like the sea witch from Fortnite đ
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I'm looking for an Online Programmer to join the #Fortnite Creative team here at @EpicGames. There are some incredibly exciting things happening over here. More details đđģ
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I asked my wife if I am the only one she has ever been with. She said yes, all the others were nines and tens.
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Will 2023 be the year you get a job in the games industry? There is a vast variety of jobs and skills that contribute to this incredible industry. This list was put together by .@HitmarkerJobs. It's a great site for games jobs, take a look
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For her birthday, I took my wife to an orchard and we stood there looking at the trees for an hour. Not the Apple Watch she was expecting apparently.
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The MetaHuman Team at @EpicGames is growing fast! I'm currently looking for 3x Engineers, 2x Technical Animators, Art Supervisor and Release Manager. With the launch of Early Access yesterday, it's an incredibly exciting time to join! Email in my bio.
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I came back from holiday to see this on my desk! Thank you so much @CriterionGames, you're the best đĨ°. #Firestorm #BattlefieldV
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Last night my wife told me to take the spider out instead of killing it. So we went and had some drinks. Cool guy. Wants to be a web developer.
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