How do they match: Video Game Designers

  • Video Game Programmer

  • 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.

  • Keep abreast of game design technology and techniques, industry trends, or audience interests, reactions, and needs by reviewing current literature, talking with colleagues, participating in educational programs, attending meetings or workshops, or participating in professional organizations or conferences.
  • Present new game design concepts to management and technical colleagues, including artists, animators, and programmers.
  • Provide test specifications to quality assurance staff.

  • Collaborate with others to determine design specifications or details.