JOB DESCRIPTION
Design core features of video games. Specify innovative game and role-play mechanics, story lines, and character biographies. Create and maintain design documentation. Guide and collaborate with production staff to produce games as designed.
OTHER JOB TITLES
Design Director, Designer/Writer, Game Designer, Lead Designer, Lead Game Designer, Lead Level Designer, Mid Level Game Designer, Senior Game Designer, World Designer
JOB TASKS
ANNUAL SALARY
- Workers on average earn $37.12/hr. $77,200 annually.
- Projected Growth (2019-2029)- Much Faster than average (8% or higher)
- Projected Job Openings (2019-2029)- 13,400
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor’s degree, but some do not.
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RESOURCES
O*NET ONLINE
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OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK HANDBOOK
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MY NEXT MOVE
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INTERNATIONAL GAME DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION
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