Game Developer
Use logic, creative thinking and technology to build video games for an array of platforms.
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What's it like to be a Game Developer?
A Game Developer is a Software Developer who specialises in creating computer or video games. Game Developers may focus on one or more platforms (such as PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo or PC), or specialise in mobile or handheld game development. They may specialise further in a particular aspect of game development, such as programming the game’s Artificial Intelligence or virtual landscapes.
Tasks and duties
- Using computer software and hardware to write and modify programming code to create game framework and individual elements.
- Utilising creative thought to design new elements or products.
- Modifying and documenting the program code to correct errors.
- Testing specific elements or products and implementing improvements.
- Solving problems using logic and methodical testing processes.
Game Developers interact with computers daily, and have strong knowledge of computer programming, as well as sound and visual design, and 2D and 3D animation. They usually work within teams at game development studios alongside Animators, Designers and Producers. Game Developers may also work freelance.
How to become a Game Developer
It is possible to work as a Game Developer without formal qualifications, however many employers prefer individuals to have qualifications in the field of Computer Science.
- The technology in use in the gaming industry evolves constantly. It is important to keep up to date with the programming languages and game engines that are currently in use in the industry and aim to specialise in one of the in-demand programming languages.
- Undertake a qualification with a focus on Game Development. This could be a Certificate IV in Information Technology (Gaming Development) (ICT40120), Diploma of Information Technology (ICT50220) or Bachelor degree majoring in Software Development.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Game Developer employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas.
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Latest Game Developer reviews
Nov 2018
Reviewer's Qualification
Regular fullstack developer
Experience
1 – 4 years
Organisation size
Medium (20-199 employees)
Specialisation
Programming
The good things
The feeling of having work on a game that thousands of people can enjoy.
The challenges
Deal with priority changes as the work is driven by what the game needs to get better in terms of retention an monetization
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Oct 2018
Reviewer's Qualification
Bachelor of Information Technology
Experience
1 – 4 years
Organisation size
Medium (20-199 employees)
Specialisation
Educational Software
The good things
The responsibility of desicion making and looking after your staff. Watching them grow and providing feedback. Tackling complex issues head-on without fear.
The challenges
You'll be coding and designing a lot less. Many people pass up the chance to be Team Lead because they enjoy the developer aspect a lot more.
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