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This is an ideal career for creative thinkers. Games developers are involved in the design, creation, and production of computer games, video games, handheld games, console games, arcade games, games for the Internet and mobile phones. The career title of games developer is very broad, and can include a number of roles including programmer, producer, project manager, animator and graphic artist, designer, sound technician, artificial intelligence specialist and quality assurance tester.

Salary p/a
35k - 80k +

Qualifications
Degree
Diploma

Intensity
Sitting

Demand
High

Travel
Low

Conditions
Indoor

Weekly Hours
40-50

Pros

Freedon to work creatively
Satisfaction of developing unique game elements
Constantly changing technology

Cons

Creative blockages under stress
Constantly shifting popular styles
Highly competitive industry

The Bottom Line

Games developers are artistic and have strong computing skills. This job requires an intimate understanding of the fluid games industry in order to remain competitive in both the market and in your career. This is a great industry and one that will continue to lurch and roll in different directions. If you are determined and skilled, and prepared to gain experience, then hang on for the ride of your life. Creativity and technology never sleep.

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