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# Vert Count Collective – Game Art Workshops and Events

Welcome to Vert Count Collective, a community for aspiring game artists to develop their craft, connect with others, and gain practical guidance from real industry experience.

I’m Joseph Peña and I have worked in the video game industry for over 17 years as a lead and senior-level character artist, manager, and developer. My career includes the projects Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, multiple NBA2K releases, The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners, and Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2.

Over that time, I have led teams, managed production pipelines, and mentored artists at every level—from those trying to land their first role to juniors moving into mid-level positions. I’ve also helped people find the right new job when it was time for them to move forward. Helping others reach their goals has always been a part of my work and is what led me to create Vert Count Collective.

### 💡 What We Do

We focus on game industry career coaching and practical career guidance. Our rates are fair/inexpensive and we provide a variety of inside knowledge—from how much things cost, to workflows, to what people expect from those entering the industry. Whether you have some experience or absolutely none, if you are serious about the craft of video games, we can help you.

### 🧠 What We Offer

  • One-on-one Mentorship/Career Coaching
  • Hands-on assistance
  • Game Art and Fundamentals of Game Design reviews
  • Portfolio Reviews
  • Mock interviews
  • Resume support
  • Free and paid workshops/lectures on game art fundamentals and workflows
  • Free In-person sketch meetups
  • Free portfolio review events and critique sessions (beginner-friendly)
  • Free and Paid Occasional guest talks and live demos

### 💵 Rates

  • $35 (0–30 minutes) per session
  • $55 (30–60 minutes) per session
  • New clients get an additional 15 minutes free on the first session

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