Game Designer

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Designs game concepts, rules, levels, characters and player experiences, working with artists, writers and developers. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 1 linked programme across 1 university. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

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Career overview

What does a Game Designer do?

Designs game concepts, rules, levels, characters and player experiences, working with artists, writers and developers.

Demand level: Medium

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR300 000 p.a.Mid-levelR540 000 p.a.SeniorR900 000 p.a.

Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

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Skills linked to this career

Game design · EssentialSystems thinking · EssentialCollaboration · ImportantPrototyping · ImportantStorytelling · Important

Study routes

Programmes linked to this career

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Bachelor of Arts in Digital Arts — University of the Witwatersrand

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University of the Witwatersrand →

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Frequently asked questions

What does a Game Designer do?

Designs game concepts, rules, levels, characters and player experiences, working with artists, writers and developers.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Game design, Systems thinking, Collaboration, Prototyping, Storytelling.

What salary can I expect?

VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

Which programmes can lead to this career?

1 linked programme is currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.