How do they match: Video Game Designers

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.

Prepare and revise initial game sketches using two- and three-dimensional graphical design software.
Prepare two-dimensional concept layouts or three-dimensional mock-ups.
Present new game design concepts to management and technical colleagues, including artists, animators, and programmers.
Balance and adjust gameplay experiences to ensure the critical and commercial success of the product.
Create and manage documentation, production schedules, prototyping goals, and communication plans in collaboration with production staff.
Create core game features, including storylines, role-play mechanics, and character biographies for a new video game or game franchise.
Create gameplay prototypes for presentation to creative and technical staff and management.
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.

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