The Lowdown
• Choosing what the game has and how to play it
• Telling this to the development team that creates the assets and code.
Is This Role Right For Me?
To work as this role you have to be able to:
• Be good at teamwork
• be able to communicate with the developers
• Be able to get feedback
• Show your work on paper and talk about it.
• Be creative
• Have basic design skills
• Know how to use both 2D and 3D art engines
• Be able to code (at scripting level at least)
• Know how to make games on different consoles and computers.
• Have good storytelling skills
• Be skilled in UI (User Interface) design
• Know about health procedures
What Does a Game Designer Do?
Game designers create what a game has in it and how you play it. They plan everything that is in the game (settings, rules, characters, etc)! Once they have all this stuff they tell the development team. Game designers usually work in teams.
Will I Need a Qualification?
Most people in Game Design are graduates, but there isn’t any specific qualifications.
What’s The Best Route In?
Game Design is complex and there isn’t a set route in. Game design requires teams of programmers, writers, and more!
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