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Game Designers

Descriptions & Duties

  • Game Designers design and develop computer games or multimedia products by means of programming, computer animation and digital visual effects.

Generic Competencies

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

  • Physical strength
  • Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

 

Importance:1 (Max:5) 

Skill is rarely required

 

Technology Skills

Technology skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Application of technology

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

  • Creativity
  • Visualisation
  • Logical thinking

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

  • Reading comprehension
  • Oral / written expression

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Social Skills

Social skills

  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Judgement
  • Decision making

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

  • Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Management Skills

Management skills

  • Leadership
  • Management of finance / time / people / other resources

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Trade Specific Competencies

Creativity

Game Designers often are involved in designing the appearance of a website and must make sure that it looks innovative and up to date.

Programming skills

Game Designers must have a good knowledge of programming languages in order to design comprehensive computer games.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

  • A recognised higher diploma or bachelor's degree, typically in computer science, software engineering, or related field

Experience

  • at least 1-2 years' relevant experience is required

Career Path & Salary

Private Sector

Monthly Salary $20,000-$35,000

Monthly Salary $25,000-$50,000

Monthly Salary $30,000-$70,000

Monthly Salary $50,000-$110,000

Related Education & Training

Work Environment

  • Game Designers generally work in offices. They may need to work longer period of work before the completion of projects.

Tools

  • Computers with programming tool

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