What is Video Game Designer?
Design core features of video games. Specify innovative game and role-play mechanics, story lines, and character biographies.
Minimum education level
PT3
SPM
STPM
Diploma
Degree
Average Salary
Example of a Job Position
Task
Knowledge
Communication and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and techniques and methods of dissemination. Includes alternative ways to inform and entertain through writing, verbal, and visual media.
Psychology
Knowledge of human performance and behavior; differences in individual abilities, personalities and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
English
Knowledge of the structure and content of English, including the meaning and spelling of each word, composition rules, and grammar.
Design
Knowledge of techniques, equipment and design principles including in producing precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.
Skills
Active Listening
Give full attention to the words of others, set aside time to understand the points presented, ask questions appropriately, and not interrupt at the wrong time
Complex Problem Solving
Identify complex problems and review related information in order to develop and evaluate options and solutions that can be applied.
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to the problems handled
Programming
Write computer programs for various purposes.
Reading Understanding
Understand sentences and paragraphs written in work documents.
Capability
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Smooth Idea - The ability to generate many ideas for one topic (total ideas are the most important, not quality, truth, or creativity).
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Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas when speaking, so that others can understand what is being conveyed
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Oral Understanding - The ability to listen and understand information and ideas conveyed through words and oral sentences
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Near Distance Vision - The ability to see details at close range (a few feet away from the object).
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Originality - The ability to bring unusual ideas or bright ideas to a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways of solving problems.