theres quite a few positions for the game industry,
like:
- Concept Artist (need to be good at digital painting)
- Character modeler (need good knowledge of anatomy and softwares like Zbrush,Mudbox,3dsmax or Maya)
-Environmental modeler (subdivision modeling/sculpting non organic/organic, ie rock formation, dents, groves stuff like that)yeh also need to no 3dsmax or Maya
-Level artist (learn how to design game levels and how to essemble one in a game engine such as Unreal 3 editor, including lighting)
-Game designer (learn how to write detailed game documents that has gameplay elements,locations, atmosphere, etc..
-Special effects(particle effects like fire, explosions, rain drop.)