Game Designer Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Game Designer:

  • Bachelor's degree in game design, computer science or computer engineering.
  • Enthusiasm and knowledge of the industry.
  • Relevant certification in programming languages.
  • Portfolio of sample projects.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Game Designer skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Game Designer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.