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Video Game Designers In Demand

General Information

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.

Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit64.94%
  2. Self-employed22.72%
  3. Private, not for profit7.80%
  4. State and local government3.30%
  5. Federal government1.02%

Industry areas

  • Information Technology

Job Outlook

Projected Job Growth (2022 - 2032)
+16%
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Job Outlook

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Overall employment of web developers and digital designers is projected to grow 16 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 19,000 openings for web developers and digital designers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Salary

Salary Information

Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.

$83,240

State-by-state Salary

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Salary Range Salary varies based on years of experience, degree level and location.

$37,940
$107,730
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Education & Interests

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Bachelor's degree 55%
  • High school 15%
  • Some college 10%
  • Associate's degree 10%
  • Less than high school 10%
  • Master's degree 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%
  • Post-secondary certificate 0%

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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:

  • Artistic — You have an interest in creating visual artwork, performances, written works, food or music.
  • Enterprising — You have an interest in managing, negotiating and marketing, or leading and advising others.

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Knowledge

  • Design
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Mathematics
  • Communications and Media
  • English Language

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