Occupation information for Video Game Designers District Of Columbia

See Job Listings (12) Find Businesses

Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

Find Training

• Balance and adjust gameplay experiences to ensure the critical and commercial success of the product.
• Devise missions, challenges, or puzzles to be encountered in game play.
• Create core game features, including storylines, role-play mechanics, and character biographies for a new video game or game franchise.
• Solicit, obtain, and integrate feedback from design and technical staff into original game design.
• Conduct regular design reviews throughout the game development process.
• Develop and maintain design level documentation, including mechanics, guidelines, and mission outlines.
• Document all aspects of formal game design, using mock-up screenshots, sample menu layouts, gameplay flowcharts, and other graphical devices.
• Create and manage documentation, production schedules, prototyping goals, and communication plans in collaboration with production staff.
• Provide feedback to designers and other colleagues regarding game design features.
• Provide feedback to production staff regarding technical game qualities or adherence to original design.

Tools:

• Audioconferencing systems
• Desktop computers
• Fixed computer gaming console
• Mobile phones
• Notebook computers

Technology:

• Data base user interface and query software
• Development environment software
• Graphics or photo imaging software
• Object or component oriented development software
• Web platform development software

Explore Careers

Salary Info

Resumes + Applications

Employer Research