Game Design Careers

Indie Game Academy’s Game Design Careers Guide

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Game designers are the masterminds behind captivating video games, crafting rules, systems, mechanics, and narratives that define virtual worlds. Narrative designers weave compelling storylines and memorable characters, immersing players in the game's world. Game designers collaborate with other professionals to bring their visions to life, iterating and refining designs throughout the development process.

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Roles

Game Designer

Level Designer

Narrative Designer/Writer

Relevant Degrees/Diplomas

Bachelor's Degree in Game Design
Bachelor's Degree in Game Development
Bachelor's Degree in Interactive Media Design
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
Bachelor's Degree in Creative Writing
Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design
Diploma in Game Design
Diploma in Game Development
Diploma in Interactive Media Design
Diploma in Computer Science
Diploma in Creative Writing
Diploma in Fine Arts
Diploma in Graphic Design
Certificate in Game Design
Certificate in Game Development
Certificate in Interactive Media Design
Certificate in Computer Science
Certificate in Creative Writing
Certificate in Fine Arts
Certificate in Graphic Design

Skills involved

Game Concept Development
Game Mechanics Design
Level Design
User Experience (UX) Design
User Interface (UI) Design
Prototyping
Balancing and Tuning
Player Behavior Analysis
Narrative Design
Storytelling
Branching Narrative
Character Design
World Building
Game Testing and Iteration
Game Analytics
Game Monetization Strategies
Game Economy Design
Game Progression Design
Game Accessibility Design
Player Engagement Strategies
Collaborative Design Processes

Courses & Resources

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