Video Game Designers

Code: 15-1255.01
Bright Outlook
Annual Median Salary
Competitive / Variable
Experience & tech stack dependent
Preparation & Education
Degree / Technical Apprenticeship
Job Zone 4
Industry Demand
High Growth Sector
Active demand across the UK tech ecosystem

Occupational Profile & What They Do

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.

Alternative Tech Titles

Design Director Designer Environmental Artist Game Design Consultant Game Designer Gamemaster Level Designer World Designer

Daily Duties & Technical Responsibilities

  • 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.

Live UK Vacancies for Video Game Designers

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Designer
CV-Library London Permanent
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Design Director (Blue Light / Healthcare)
CV-Library Stockport, Greater Manchester Permanent £60000 - £70000/annum Autonomy + Continued Training
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Urban Designer / Senior Urban Designer
CV-Library BS1, Bristol, City of Bristol Permanent £25000 - £43000/annum
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Senior Designer
CV-Library West Yorkshire Permanent £40000 - £45000/annum
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Cad Designer
CV-Library Derby, Derbyshire Permanent £40000 - £50000/annum Progression to Design Manager
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Technical Designer
CV-Library Croydon, London Permanent £45000 - £60000/annum
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Salary Expectations

Compensation scales with programming language expertise, certifications, and seniority.

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