Occupation information for

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.

Currently Employed: 11,217

Yearly Projected Openings: 210

Typical Hourly Wage: $42.81 - $59.02

Typical Annual Salary: $89,000 - $122,800

• Balance and adjust gameplay experiences to ensure the critical and commercial success of the product.
• Provide feedback to designers and other colleagues regarding game design features.
• Create core game features including storylines, role-play mechanics, and character biographies for a new video game or game franchise.
• Devise missions, challenges, or puzzles to be encountered in game play.
• Guide design discussions between development teams.
• Develop and maintain design level documentation, including mechanics, guidelines, and mission outlines.
• Create and manage documentation, production schedules, prototyping goals, and communication plans in collaboration with production staff.
• Conduct regular design reviews throughout the game development process.
• Present new game design concepts to management and technical colleagues, including artists, animators, and programmers.
• Solicit, obtain, and integrate feedback from design and technical staff into original game design.