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Video Game Designers

Median Salary
98,540
Job Outlook
+2%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

66%

Self-employed

21%

Private not for profit

7%

State and local government

5%

Federal Government

0%

What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of web developers and digital designers is projected to grow 8 percent from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations. About 16,500 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.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$33,210

10%

$98,540

Median

$127,760

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

    55%

  • High school

    15%

  • Some college

    10%

  • Associate's degree

    10%

  • Less than high school

    10%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Information Science/Studies
  • Computer Science
  • Design and Visual Communications, General
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General
  • Informatics
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • Graphic Design
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
  • Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human-Centered Technology Design

Skills and Interest

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

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

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Artistic

You love creating things and expressing yourself through art, writing and music.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.