What does a Game Developer do?
- Designs and codes the game mechanics
- Integrates graphics, sound and interactivity
- Builds a prototype and playtests the gameplay
- Optimises performance and fixes bugs
Which skills do you need?
ProgrammingGame engine (Unity/Unreal)Game designMaths and physicsProblem solvingCreativityTeamwork
How to become a Game Developer?
- 1Bachelor's: computer science, game design or self-study
- 2Practice: small games and game-jam projects
- 3Portfolio: shipped games — junior game developer
What is the work environment like?
Team work at the computer, often hybrid or remote. The pace spikes before a release or a demo.