Salary Breakdown
Video Game Designers
Average
$57,160
ANNUAL
$27.48
HOURLY
Entry Level
$28,860
ANNUAL
$13.88
HOURLY
Mid Level
$50,140
ANNUAL
$24.11
HOURLY
Expert Level
$98,020
ANNUAL
$47.13
HOURLY
Sample Career Roadmap
Video Game Designers
Supporting Programs
Video Game Designers
Top Expected Tasks
Video Game Designers
01
Balance and adjust gameplay experiences to ensure the critical and commercial success of the product.
02
Devise missions, challenges, or puzzles to be encountered in game play.
03
Create core game features, including storylines, role-play mechanics, and character biographies for a new video game or game franchise.
04
Solicit, obtain, and integrate feedback from design and technical staff into original game design.
05
Conduct regular design reviews throughout the game development process.
06
Develop and maintain design level documentation, including mechanics, guidelines, and mission outlines.
07
Document all aspects of formal game design, using mock-up screenshots, sample menu layouts, gameplay flowcharts, and other graphical devices.
08
Provide feedback to designers and other colleagues regarding game design features.
09
Create and manage documentation, production schedules, prototyping goals, and communication plans in collaboration with production staff.
10
Provide feedback to production staff regarding technical game qualities or adherence to original design.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Video Game Designers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Design
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
Communications and Media
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Psychology
SKILL
Programming
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Complex Problem Solving
ABILITY
Fluency of Ideas
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Originality
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
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