Video Game Designer
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.
At a Glance
Video Game Designer. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 1.5–2.5 years. Top skills: Communication, Video Game Development, Balancing (Ledger/Billing).
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Bachelor's degree
1.5–2.5 years
3
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Video Game Designers
Median Wage
$98,090/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+7.0%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (17)
Video Game Development
Balancing (Ledger/Billing)
Graphic Design
Artificial Intelligence
Debugging
Wireframing
Marketing
Systems Design
Workflow Management
AAA Video Games
Engineering Design Process
Usability Testing
Prototyping
Design Management
Game Mechanics
C (Programming Language)
CryEngine
Common Skills (13)
Communication
Customer Service
Ability To Meet Deadlines
Teamwork
Operations
Enthusiasm
Self-Motivation
Leadership
Willingness To Learn
Decisiveness
Positivity
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
Multimedia Designer / Animator
~$130,000/yr
User Experience (UX) Designer
User Experience (UX) Developer
User Experience (UX) Researcher
~$53,000/yr
User Interface (UI) Designer
User Interface (UI) Developer
User Interface / User Experience (UI / UX) Designer
~$69,000/yr
User Interface / User Experience (UI / UX) Developer
~$107,500/yr
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