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Page 1: Game Designers for Dummies | What You Need To Know In 15 Slides

VIDEO GAME DESIGNERS

CAREER 101

FOR DUMMIES

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WHAT THEY DOVideo Game Designers design core features of video

games. They specify innovative game and role-play

mechanics, story lines and character biographies.

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WHAT ELSE THEY DOThey also balance and adjust gameplay experiences to

ensure the critical and commercial success of the

product.

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SALARYAverage salary: $87,310 per year

Hourly wage: $41.98 per hour

Source: bls.gov

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"Passion is the difference betweenhaving a job or having a career."

- Anonymous

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PROS #1Perfect if you are an artistic and

imaginative who enjoys creative and

innovative work

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PROS #2Suitable for people who values

achievements and are results-oriented

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CONS #1There are more suitable careers out

there if you are a sociable person whoenjoys helping and working with others

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CONS #2A considerable amount of work-

related skill, knowledge andexperience is required for this career.

You can't just jump right in.

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I LOVE MY JOB!70% of them said they were satisfied with their

job and 46% said they feel like their job is

making other people’s lives better.

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SHOULD I BE ONEPeople who are suitable for this job tends to like

working with forms, designs and patterns. They often

require self-expression and the work can be done

without following a clear set of rules.

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HOW TO BE ONE57% of Video Game Designers said they

had a Bachelor's Degree

19% of them hold an Associate's Degree

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WANT MORE ?You can find the full career info including:

How long does it take to be one

"Should I Be One" career quiz

What their typical day looks like

Click here: Everything you need to know about this career

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