Game designers are the professionals who develop new games to be played on computers, mobile phones and play stations and define the way how to play the game. They develop the plot, theme and rules of a video or computer game. Game designers can start their career with salary package of Rs. 6, 000/- to Rs. 8,000/- per month. They are employed by private firms. Experienced professionals can seek employment abroad as well where pay packages are higher than that in India.

Job Description of Game Designer

Candidates who wish to have a career as game designer are required to concentrate on every stage of computer game design process. Their responsibilities change depending on the nature of the project that they are working on. They are required to develop the rules of the game, characters, props including vehicles, weapons and various ways the game may be played. They will have to focus from the initial planning, to designing characters and environments and to programming of the game. They have to work with programmers, artists, animators, producers and audio engineers as a team. Other members of the team need to be convinced to develop the game. Game designers are responsible for making sure the game experience meets the original vision. They are meant to create the basic rules for a game, to ensure that these rules make sense.

Skills Required For a Computer Game Designer

Apart from academic qualifications, game designers should have specific skills so as to have a good career. They should be creative and imaginative. They should have excellent communication and presentation skills. They are required to be fluent in a number of software packages. Aspirants should have a thorough understanding of the market and target audience for computer games and problem-solving skills. In addition to these, they should have information design and user interface design skills, knowledge of the requirements of the relevant Health and Safety legislation and procedures.

Pay Packages of Game Designer

Game designers can seek employment in development studios, both independent and publisher-owned. Fresh candidates can start their career with pay scale of Rs. 6, 000/- to Rs. 8,000/- per month. Candidates’ performance and experience are the factors that determine the pay packages in this industry. Candidates having industrial experience can earn up to Rs. 15, 000/- to 20, 000/- per month. Candidates who work in reputed firms are paid between Rs. 10, 0000/- and Rs. 15, 0000/- per annum. Experienced candidates can earn salary hikes according to their performance.