Becoming a professional Video Game Designer may be a viable career path for those serious about gaming and technology.
Designing a video game is a cross-disciplinary endeavor requiring not just computer programmers but writers, designers, and graphic artists.
The median salary for a Software Developer in Video Games is about $75k. [source] If programming isn’t for your forte, 3D artists and animators keep to the same salary range. [source]
Qualifications among recent job openings require a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (or a related field) and plus the following In-Demand Skills:
- Critical Thinking & Teamwork
- C++ / Object-oriented Programming
- JavaScript
- Adobe Photoshop
- Autodesk Maya
Learn more about Video Game Design as an art and profession in our weekly class ‘Design your own Video Game’. Every Wednesday, 4-6pm at the North Memphis Community Technology Center.
