Video Game Designers
On the Job
Video Game Designers create the core features of video games. They may decide on the rules of the game, the story lines, and character biographies. They may also create and maintain documentation on video games.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Design video game features or details.
- Prepare graphics or other visual representations of information.
- Collaborate with others to determine design specifications or details.
- Communicate project information to others.
- Document design or development procedures.
- Update knowledge about emerging industry or technology trends.
- Analyze market or customer related data.
- Develop testing routines or procedures.
- Manage documentation to ensure organization or accuracy.
- Manage information technology projects or system activities.
Typical Working Conditions
- Using e-mail.
- Working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
- Working with a group or team.
- Sitting.
- High levels of competition.
- Freedom to make decisions without supervision.
- The freedom to determine tasks, priorities, and goals.
- Meeting strict deadlines.
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