Video Game Designers
Code: 15-1255.01
Bright Outlook
Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Bright Outlook
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
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.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Design Director
Designer
Environmental Artist
Game Design Consultant
Game Designer
Gamemaster
Level Designer
World Designer
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Balance and adjust gameplay experiences to ensure the critical and commercial success of the product.
- Devise missions, challenges, or puzzles to be encountered in game play.
- Create core game features, including storylines, role-play mechanics, and character biographies for a new video game or game franchise.
Frequently Asked Questions About Video Game Designers
Salaries for a Video Game Designers vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Video Game Designers in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Video Game Designers include: Industry standard competencies, tooling, and methods. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
Video Game Designers is classified as a Bright Outlook occupation in the UK, experiencing rapid growth and numerous annual employment openings across both public and private sectors.
Live UK Vacancies for Video Game Designers
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Digital Sun Games
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Pure Talent Group
east midlands
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Amiqus - Games Recruitment Specialists
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Lead Game Designer
Pixel Toys
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Sports Interactive Limited
london
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Salary Distribution
Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.
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