Video Game Designer
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A Video Game Designer makes concepts of gameplay and layout come alive, often through experimentation with several themes and genres, as well as developments and improvements on existing games.
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Career prospects & criteria
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Educational Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in game design, computer science engineering, or other equivalent fields.
M.Sc in Game Design and Development
Advanced Diploma in Game Art & 3D Game Content Creation, Game Design and Development Application
Certificate in Game Art & Design
Diploma in game designing
What you need to get started
1 or 2 years of experience in video designing or related fields.
Basic drawing and 3D designing knowledge
The ability to write computer code
Soft Skills
Visualization skills
Storytelling
Conceptualization
Strategic
Artistic vision
Passionate
Ability to keep up with the latest gaming trends
Programming
Creativity
Teamwork
Communication - pitching ideas for new games
Technical Skills
Coding/prototyping skills
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