Careers in the game development industry are numerous and growing. These are just a few:

Game Designers
Those who work in this occupation come up with the concepts that eventually become video games.  Job titles include game designer, lead designer and level designer.

Software Developers and Computer Programmers
These are the people who implement game designers' visions for their final products. Developers design software that makes video games work the way the designers want them to. Programmers create the code that converts those designs into instructions video game systems can read.

Animators and Other Artists
They make video games come to life visually. Using specialized software, animators create the series of pictures that form the images in a video game, including the characters and the environment. Artists also design packaging that makes games stand out in the marketplace.

Audio Engineers
Audio engineers use computers and electrical equipment to create soundtracks for video games. They are responsible for everything you hear when playing a game. They give voice to characters, create sound effects and record background music.

Writers
Writers fill multiple roles within the video game industry. Scriptwriters create the stories upon which games are based and write dialogue for the characters. Technical writers create accompanying documentation and instructions.

Video Game Testers
Game testers provide quality assurance for the companies that produce video games. They make sure games function correctly and instructions and documentation are clear. They identify problems and bugs and report their findings to designers and developers.

Technical Support Specialists
Technical support specialists are the link between video game companies and the public. They staff call centers where they help customers who have problems operating games and related equipment. Support specialists answer questions via phone, online chat and email.