Official tasks for Video Game Designers

Game Designer

Official tasks for Video Game Designers.

O*NET reference Video Game Designers (15-1255.01) · occupation basis specialism

Occupation basis: specialism — this is a narrower or closely related role within Video Game Designers. Use only the official tasks that apply, plus the person's own tasks.

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.

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Balance and adjust gameplay experiences to ensure the critical and commercial success of the product.Not yet assessed

Devise missions, challenges, or puzzles to be encountered in game play.Not yet assessed

Create core game features, including storylines, role-play mechanics, and character biographies for a new video game or game franchise.Not yet assessed

Solicit, obtain, and integrate feedback from design and technical staff into original game design.Not yet assessed

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O*NET occupation basis: specialism — Video Game Designers (15-1255.01).

Occupation basis: specialism — this is a narrower or closely related role within Video Game Designers. Use only the official tasks that apply, plus the person's own tasks.

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