Game Designer
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Professional Occupations in Legal, Business, Cultural and Artistic Fields
- Middle : Designers
- Minor : Other Designers
Summary
A profession that plans and designs games, creating player experiences through story, systems, and level design.
Description
Game designers handle title concept formulation, game system design, stage and character adjustments, scenario creation, balance tuning, etc. To construct enjoyable game experiences for players, they create planning documents and specifications, and collaborate with programmers, artists, and sound teams. They iterate improvements through user testing and prototyping, and may also get involved in updates and event planning after release.
Future Outlook
Demand is expected to increase due to the expansion of the game market and new areas like the metaverse. The value of talent skilled in development for diverse platforms and UX-focused planning will rise.
Personality Traits
Curious and inquisitive / Excellent communication skills / Problem-solving oriented
Work Style
Career Path
Assistant Game Designer → Game Designer → Senior Game Designer → Lead Game Designer → Producer
Required Skills
Game Planning / Game System Design / Level Design / Wireframing & Prototyping
Recommended Skills
3D Modeling / Prototyping Tools / Scripting Languages / UI/UX Design
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Because frequent coordination with teams and stakeholders is required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | The ability to create new ideas and worldviews is essential. |
| Initiative & Leadership | It is necessary to proactively propose and improve plans. |
| Planning & Organization | To plan projects and level designs. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work, so low physical load. |
Aliases
- Game Creator
- Game Planner
- Level Designer
Related Jobs
- Game Planner
- Game Programmer
- Sound Designer
- UI/UX Designer