Video Game Designers
O*NET Code: 15-1255.01
Description
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.
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💼 Also Known As
Computer Game DesignerComputer Video Game DesignerConcept ArtistContent CreatorDesign DirectorDesignerEnvironment ArtistEnvironmental ArtistGame Design ConsultantGame DesignerGame DeveloperGame EngineerGamemasterGameplay EngineerInteractive Multimedia DesignerLevel DesignerMobile Game EngineerVideo Content CreatorVideo Game CreatorVideo Game Designer
⚡ Skills (19)
Programming4/100
Active Listening4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
Judgment and Decision Making4/100
Active Learning4/100
Systems Analysis3/100
Time Management3/100
Writing3/100
+ 9 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (57)
🔥Adobe After Effects
Video creation and editing software
🔥Adobe Creative Cloud software
Graphics or photo imaging software
🔥Adobe Illustrator
Graphics or photo imaging software
🔥Adobe Photoshop
Graphics or photo imaging software
🔥Atlassian JIRA
Project management software
🔥C
Development environment software
🔥C#
Object or component oriented development software
🔥C++
Object or component oriented development software
🔥Extensible markup language XML
Enterprise application integration software
🔥Git
File versioning software
🔥Hypertext markup language HTML
Web platform development software
🔥JavaScript
Web platform development software
🔥Linux
Operating system software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Project
Project management software
🔥Microsoft SQL Server
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Visio
Process mapping and design software
🔥Microsoft Visual Studio
Development environment software
🔥Microsoft Windows
Operating system software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥MySQL
Data base management system software
🔥Oracle Java
Object or component oriented development software
🔥PHP
Web platform development software
🔥Perl
Object or component oriented development software
🔥Python
Object or component oriented development software
🔥Structured query language SQL
Data base user interface and query software
🔥TypeScript
Object or component oriented development software
03D graphic design software
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Adobe ActionScript
Development environment software
0Advanced business application programming ABAP
Object or component oriented development software
0Autodesk 3ds Max
Video creation and editing software
0Autodesk Maya
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Autodesk Scaleform
Development environment software
0Balsamiq Studios Balsamiq Mockups
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Blackboard software
Data base user interface and query software
0C for Graphics cg
Development environment software
0Graphical user interface GUI design software
Graphical user interface development software
0Job control language JCL
Operating system software
0Lua
Object or component oriented development software
0Microsoft DirectX
Device drivers or system software
0Microsoft Expression Blend
Graphical user interface development software
0Microsoft High Level Shader Language HLSL
Development environment software
0Objective C
Object or component oriented development software
0OpenGL
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Perforce Helix software
Configuration management software
0Perforce software
Metadata management software
0Ruby on Rails
Web platform development software
0Scheme
Development environment software
0Simple DirectMedia Layer SDL
Development environment software
0Sound development software
Video creation and editing software
0Unity Technologies Unity
Development environment software
0Unreal Technology Unreal Engine
Development environment software
0Virtual Battlespace 2 VBS2
Analytical or scientific software
0Vulkan Graphics API
Video creation and editing software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
Salary: $50,000
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Web Developers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓1 level)
Web and Digital Interface Designers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Web Administrators
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓1 level)
Computer Hardware Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Art Directors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
📊 Skills Comparison
Video Game Designers → Software Developers
Transition Difficulty: Easy (100% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (16)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Programming
Current: 4Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Active Learning
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Systems Analysis
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Technology Design
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Systems Evaluation
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Writing
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Operations Analysis
Current: 3Target: 3
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Speaking
Current: 3Target: 3
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
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