Salary guide
Video Game Designer
- Average salary
- £28,000 – £65,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
ITGaming
- The UK games industry supports over 47,000 jobs
Other names this job is known by
- Game Designer
- Level Designer
Key responsibilities
- Design gameplay, levels, and mechanics for video games
- Develop storylines and characters
- Collaborate with artists, programmers, and producers
- Create design documents and prototypes
- Test and balance gameplay
- Stay updated on gaming trends
- Present ideas to teams
- Build a portfolio
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in game design, computer science, or art
- Portfolio of games or prototypes
- Experience in design or development roles
- Creativity and teamwork
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Designer
- Lead Designer
- Game Director
- Creative Director
How to get the job
- Study game design, computer science, or art
- Build a portfolio of games
- Gain experience in design or development roles
- Progress to senior or specialist positions
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