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Video Game Designers

SOC 15-1199.11

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.

Zone 4 Computer and Mathematical

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Programming

4.0

Active Listening

3.8

Reading Comprehension

3.6

Critical Thinking

3.6

Complex Problem Solving

3.6

Active Learning

3.5

Judgment and Decision Making

3.5

Time Management

3.5

Knowledge Areas 8

Computers and Electronics

4.6

Design

4.4

English Language

4.0

Communications and Media

3.6

Psychology

3.1

Mathematics

3.0

Engineering and Technology

3.0

Fine Arts

3.0

Key Tasks

1Balance and adjust gameplay experiences to ensure the critical and commercial success of the product.

2Provide feedback to designers and other colleagues regarding game design features.

3Create core game features including storylines, role-play mechanics, and character biographies for a new video game or game franchise.

4Devise missions, challenges, or puzzles to be encountered in game play.

5Guide design discussions between development teams.

Also Known As

Computer Game Designer Computer Video Game Designer Design Director Designer/Writer Game Designer Game Designer/Creative Director Game Engineer Gameplay Engineer Interactive Multimedia Designer Lead Designer