Career Wiring

Video Game Designers

O*NET-SOC 15-1255.01 · interest code AIE

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.

How this work is wired

O*NET rates every occupation 1-7 on six interest dimensions. This one leans Artistic — creating, designing, performing, working without a fixed procedure — then Investigative and Enterprising.

Realistic2.7
Investigative4.1
Artistic6.4
Social2.4
Enterprising4.0
Conventional3.9

Preparation typically needed

Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation — usually a four-year degree plus experience.

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