Creating video and computer games requires skilled professionals. Employers hire a game designer who can help bring a game from conception to completion. Game designers must have good animation and computer skills.
Function
Some game designers help develop opening scenes, while other designers handle how characters interact and how words are heard on the computer screen. These professionals work within a team environment, which includes script writers and animators.
Qualifications
Entering the game design field requires creativity and technical skills. Individuals often prepare for a design career with a bachelor's degree in computer science or game design, according to the Education Portal. Some courses require learning computer program coding and animation.
Work Environment
The work environment of a game designer requires a flexible work schedule. Besides helping to design the game, the work involves testing, either alone or in teams. Some creative directors/lead designers attend company trade shows.
Career Opportunities and Salary
Career opportunities can range from junior game designers to lead designers. As of 2010, the average annual salary ranges from $40,000 to $70,000, according to Digital Dreamer. In addition, an experienced game designer can become a creative director/lead designer, earning up to $90,000 per year.
