Jonas Gawe
Limit Break Mentorship
Jonas Gawe is the program manager for Limit Break and the Community Manager for Electric Square. He also freelances as an events host, presenter and voice actor. He wears a lot of hats.
With a background in Hospitality, Events and DevOps, Jonas has recently joined the Games Industry to help game developers do their best work in safer and happier working environments.
Jonas Gawe is speaking at the following session/s
Mentorship Matters: How Limit Break is Levelling Up Careers in Games
Thriving in the games industry requires more than just landing a job. Career progression, navigating challenges, and achieving long-term goals are crucial at every stage, from junior developer to seasoned veteran. Limit Break Mentorship recognises the unique obstacles faced by underrepresented individuals more than most and works to provide a dedicated space where they can talk through their career development through a 6-month mentorship programme.
Whether you're just starting out, seeking a promotion, or aiming for leadership roles, mentorship offers invaluable support. It provides a safe environment to discuss career challenges, explore opportunities, and gain insights from experienced professionals. Limit Break Mentorship connects people in the games industry, allowing them to share their experiences, define goals, develop strategies for advancement, and build a strong network within the industry.
This panel will showcase the power of mentorship at all career levels, featuring mentors and mentees who will share their stories. Discover how Limit Break is fostering a more diverse and inclusive games industry, and learn how you can benefit from mentorship, whether you're seeking guidance or looking to give back by becoming a mentor.
Session Takeaway
- Mentorship can benefit game developers at all career stages, especially for those in underrepresented groups
- How Limit Break is having a positive impact on career progression and diversity within the games industry
- The advantages for game studios in supporting mentorship programmes, including talent development, improved retention, and fostering a more inclusive and positive work environment
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WorkWise for Screen: Fair Play at Work
WorkWise for Screen supports employers and hirers in the games industry with expert guidance on UK employment law, HR best practice and people management.
The UK games industry is at a crossroads. Studio closures and mass layoffs have flooded the market with senior talent, while entry-level roles are more competitive than ever. Amid the upheaval, one thing remains: the creativity, passion, and skill that drive this industry forward.
As new studios launch and existing teams fight to stay afloat, leadership must build strong, legally sound and sustainable workplaces - fit for the long haul.
The games industry has long attracted neurodivergent talent, yet many studios still fall short on equitable hiring, contracts, and workplace support. Employment tribunal cases around discrimination and neurodiversity are rising - so how can leaders ensure their practices are both compliant and genuinely inclusive?
In this interview-led session, industry experts share crucial insights on:
Recruitment – how to avoid bias, attract top talent, and ensure a transparent and inclusive selection process.
Contracts and compliance – key legal considerations when hiring employees, contractors or freelancers, including key legal responsibilities around neurodiversity and reasonable adjustments
Workplace and culture – how to lead effectively, support neurodivergent employees, avoid common HR pitfalls and foster a resilient, inclusive team
Whether you’re building the next generation of studios or working to keep yours standing, this session will equip you with the tools to lead fairly, safely and well.
After the session and throughout Develop, visit the WorkWise for Screen stand for one-to-one meetings with legal and HR experts offering tailored advice.
Moderator: Jonas Gawe
Session Takeaway
- What effective leadership looks like in uncertain times - especially when supporting diverse teams
- How to hire fairly and avoid bias-driven selection mistakes, including barriers faced by neurodivergent applicants
- How to protect your studio and your staff with legally robust contracts and inclusive workplace policies
- Why transparent, equitable practices give studios both a commercial advantage and legal protection
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