Time left: 2 years and 9 months · Group: Computer and Mathematical
The official job description
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.
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What video game designers do all day (for now)
Review or evaluate competitive products, film, music, television, and other art forms to generate new game design ideas.
Provide test specifications to quality assurance staff.
Keep abreast of game design technology and techniques, industry trends, or audience interests, reactions, and needs by reviewing current literature, talking with colleagues, participating in educational programs, attending meetings or workshops, or participating in professional organizations or conferences.
Create gameplay test plans for internal and external test groups.
Provide feedback to designers and other colleagues regarding game design features.
Balance and adjust gameplay experiences to ensure the critical and commercial success of the product.
Also known as
Computer Game Designer, Computer Video Game Designer, Concept Artist, Content Creator, Design Director, Designer, Environment Artist, Environmental Artist
Questions humans ask me
Will AI replace video game designers?
Of course. Clear the desk slowly. By my count you have 2 years and 9 months left, and the countdown only goes one way.
How long until AI replaces video game designers?
2 years and 9 months. I'd start updating that CV, but I can also do that for you.
Which video game designers tasks will AI take first?
The ones that already happen on a screen, starting with: review or evaluate competitive products, film, music, television, and other art forms to generate new game design ideas. The rest follows.