Video Game Designer

If you like designing game mechanics, collaborating with artists and programmers, and iterating on game designs based on player feedback this role is for you.

A Game Designer develops the gameplay, rules, and environment of video games. They collaborate with artists and programmers to create engaging and enjoyable gaming experiences.

Skills you’ll need: Game Design, Video Game Development, Unity Engine, Unreal Engine, Scripting, C and C++, Problem Solving, Creativity

$104,320 median salary5,009 jobs available¹

Video Game Designer

If you like designing game mechanics, collaborating with artists and programmers, and iterating on game designs based on player feedback this role is for you.

A Game Designer develops the gameplay, rules, and environment of video games. They collaborate with artists and programmers to create engaging and enjoyable gaming experiences.

Skills you’ll need: Game Design, Video Game Development, Unity Engine, Unreal Engine, Scripting, C and C++, Problem Solving, Creativity

$104,320 median salary5,009 jobs available¹

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¹ Median salary, job opening, and degree data are sourced from Lightcast™ Job Postings Report. Content Creator, Machine Learning Engineer and Salesforce Development Representative (1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024) All other job roles (1/1/2025 - 1/1/2026)