Film & Design
Game Designer
Create engaging gaming experiences by designing gameplay mechanics, levels, and interactive systems.
Salary RangeUSD 60,000 - 130,000/year
Growth Outlook10% growth expected by 2032
A Day in the Life
You'll design game mechanics, create prototypes, playtest systems, iterate based on feedback, and document designs.
Key Skills & Competencies
Game Engines (Unity, Unreal)
Creativity
Storytelling
Logic & Scripting
How to Build Your Pathway
Projects
- Indie game development
- Game jam participation
- Modding projects
- Board game design
Internships
- Game Design Intern
- QA Testing roles
- Level Designer positions
Certifications
- Unity Certified
- Unreal Developer
- Game Design courses
Suggested Majors
- Game Design
- Animation / VFX
- Computer Science
- Interactive Media
- Entertainment Arts & Engineering
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