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
Game Designers are responsible for devising what a game consists of and how it plays.
Read MoreExternal Producer - Computer Games
The External Producer is responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of a game, while working externally from the development team.
Read MoreArtist - Computer Games
Artists create the visual elements of a game, such as characters, scenery, objects, vehicles, surface textures, clothing, props, and even user interface components.
Read MoreCreative Director - Computer Games
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.
Read MoreQA Tester - Computer Games
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.
Read MoreAnimator - Computer Games
Animators in the games industry are responsible for the portrayal of movement and behaviour.
Read MoreAssistant 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.
Read MoreLevel Editor - Computer Games
The Level Editor defines and creates interactive architecture for a segment of a game, including the landscape, buildings, and objects.
Read MoreProgrammer - Computer Games
Programmers design and write the computer code that runs and controls the game
Read MoreLead Programmer - Computer Games
The Lead Programmer leads the programming team responsible for creating all the computer code which runs and controls a game.
Read MoreTechnical Artist - Computer Games
The Technical Artist acts as a bridge between the artists and programmers working on a game.
Read MoreLead Artist - Computer Games
The Lead Artist is responsible for the overall look of the game.
Read MoreProject Manager / Producer - Computer Games
The Project Manager is responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of a game, on time and within budget.
Read MoreProduct (Brand) Manager - Computer Games
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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