Video game developer

Video game developer

video game developer is a software developer that specializes in video game development – the process and related disciplines of creating video games. A game developer can range from one person who undertakes all tasks to a large business with employee responsibilities split between individual disciplines, such as programming, design, art, testing, etc.

Salary: $85,240

Education: While some employers require a bachelor's degree in video game design or computer science, a high school diploma is the minimum requirement.

Demand for this profession Demand for Video Game Designers is expected to go up, with an expected 7,940 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 11.59 percent over the next few years.