Realize Your Dream Job: A Guide on How to Be a Game Designer

So you want to be a game designer?

We don’t blame you. For many, it’s their dream job. Spending the day creating the very games they love to play so much.

It’s not impossible by any means, but it will take some hard work on your part. It’s a competitive industry, full of incredible opportunities for those who’ll work for it. We’re here to guide you through every step of the way. 

What Does a Game Designer Do?

Starting with the very basics. You need to know what a game designer actually does before you commit to the career. Many people have idealistic notions of what the role actually involves.

We’ll start this by clarifying the difference between a game designer and a game developer. Many people often make the mistake of using the two terms interchangeably. But they’re two distinct careers in themselves. 

Game designer refers to the creation of games. This can include things like storylines, mechanics, and concep...