How do they match: Video Game Designers

  • Create gameplay prototypes for presentation to creative and technical staff and management.
  • Determine supplementary virtual features, such as currency, item catalog, menu design, and audio direction.
  • 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 feedback to production staff regarding technical game qualities or adherence to original design.
  • Review or evaluate competitive products, film, music, television, and other art forms to generate new game design ideas.
  • Solicit, obtain, and integrate feedback from design and technical staff into original game design.

  • Manage information technology projects or system activities.
  • Supervise information technology personnel.
  • Update knowledge about emerging industry or technology trends.