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Developed by industry experts to help industry newcomers understand job roles and skills required

Computer Games Job Profiles

These Job Profiles within the Computer Games sector are developed by industry experts to help industry newcomers understand the different job roles and the skills required in order to succeed.


Game Designer - Computer Games

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Game Designers are responsible for devising what a game consists of and how it plays.

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External Producer - Computer Games

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The External Producer is responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of a game, while working externally from the development team.

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Artist - Computer Games

Artist

Artists create the visual elements of a game, such as characters, scenery, objects, vehicles, surface textures, clothing, props, and even user interface components.

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Creative Director - Computer Games

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The Creative Director is the key person during the game development process, overseeing any high level decisions that affect how the game plays, looks or sounds.

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QA Tester - Computer Games

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Quality Assurance Technicians, or Testers, perform a vital role, testing, tuning, debugging, and suggesting the detailed refinements that ensure the quality and playability of the finished game.

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Animator - Computer Games

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Animators in the games industry are responsible for the portrayal of movement and behaviour.

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Assistant Producer - Computer Games

The Assistant (or Junior) Producer works with a game's production staff to ensure the timely delivery of the highest quality project possible.

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Level Editor - Computer Games

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The Level Editor defines and creates interactive architecture for a segment of a game, including the landscape, buildings, and objects.

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Programmer - Computer Games

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Programmers design and write the computer code that runs and controls the game

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Lead Programmer - Computer Games

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The Lead Programmer leads the programming team responsible for creating all the computer code which runs and controls a game.

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Technical Artist - Computer Games

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The Technical Artist acts as a bridge between the artists and programmers working on a game.

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Lead Artist - Computer Games

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The Lead Artist is responsible for the overall look of the game.

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Project Manager / Producer - Computer Games

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The Project Manager is responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of a game, on time and within budget.

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Product (Brand) Manager - Computer Games

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The Product Manager's role is to help create and implement marketing campaigns to maximise the sales of the games they are working on.

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Audio Engineer - Computer Games

Audio Engineer

The Audio Engineer creates the soundtrack for a game.

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