Is A Video Game Design Degree For Video Game Programmers

What does a Graduate Game Designer do?

As a Game Designer you will create new sports games and use computer programming languages to write the required code. You will manage the software development teams/project team through the software development life cycle. Your demonstrated passion for video gaming will show through your exceptional creative and artistic skills during client pitch meetings and new product development meetings.

An ideal candidate will be passionate about video games and gaming and have a proven track record of success as a game designer. You will hold a bachelor's degree in computer engineering or game design and be a talented programmer. In this role you need to have a passion for sports and adventure as you will be tasked with developing sports and adventure games for a variety of gamers from E for Everyone to M for a Mature audience.

Create new game ideas
Outline plots and storylines
Develop dynamic characters
Create the rules of the game
Research rules of the sports involved to ensure accuracy in the game
Develop user interface concepts (menus and controls)
Manage a team with junior game designer or interns
Responsible for beta testing

Any programming language certification, required
3-5 years of experience in a similar role
Project Management experience
Must be highly creative and storytelling ability
Passion for video games
Knowledge of gaming trends
Excellent programming skills
Ability to work on a team
Previous experience developing sports game for a wide range of gamers

Graduate Game Designer Career Path

Learn how to become a Graduate Game Designer, what skills and education you need to succeed, and what level of pay to expect at each step on your career path.

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