Is being a video game designer a good fit for you?
Designs the main features of video games. Plans how the game plays, its story and its characters, and guides the team.
What the work involves
- Balances and adjusts gameplay so the game succeeds with critics and buyers.
- Creates missions, challenges and puzzles for players.
- Creates main game features, including storylines, role-play rules and character backgrounds.
- Gets feedback from design and technical staff and works it into the design.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be creative, curious and persuading. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
- Security. Steady work in a well-run organisation.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a video game designer is one of yours.
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