Video Game Designers 
General Information
Description
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.
Business Breakdown
People in this career work in these sectors.
- Private, for profit64.94%
- Self-employed22.72%
- Private, not for profit7.80%
- State and local government3.30%
- Federal government1.02%
Industry areas
- Information Technology
Job Outlook
Salary
Salary Information
Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$83,240
State-by-state Salary
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Education & Interests
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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Bachelor's degree 55%
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High school 15%
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Some college 10%
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Associate's degree 10%
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Less than high school 10%
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Master's degree 0%
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Doctoral degree 0%
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Post baccalaureate 0%
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Post-doctoral training 0%
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Post-master's certificate 0%
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First professional degree 0%
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Post-secondary certificate 0%
Related College Majors
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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS
You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:
- Artistic — You have an interest in creating visual artwork, performances, written works, food or music.
- Enterprising — You have an interest in managing, negotiating and marketing, or leading and advising others.
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Knowledge
- Design
- Computers and Electronics
- Mathematics
- Communications and Media
- English Language
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