Video Game Designers

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.

Solicit, obtain, and integrate feedback from design and technical staff into original game design.

Conduct regular design reviews throughout the game development process.

Develop and maintain design level documentation, including mechanics, guidelines, and mission outlines.

Document all aspects of formal game design, using mock-up screenshots, sample menu layouts, gameplay flowcharts, and other graphical devices.

Provide feedback to designers and other colleagues regarding game design features.

Create and manage documentation, production schedules, prototyping goals, and communication plans in collaboration with production staff.

Provide feedback to production staff regarding technical game qualities or adherence to original design.