4,500 $
/ Per Month
Computer/IT
11/21/2024
Closes:
12/21/2024
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Games developers are involved in the creation and production of games for personal computers, games consoles, social/online games, arcade games, tablets, mobile phones and other hand held devices. Their work involves either design (including art and animation) or programming.
Games development is a fast-moving, multi-billion pound industry. The making of a game from concept to finished product can take up to three years and involve teams of up to 200 professionals.
There are many stages, including creating and designing a game's look and how it plays, animating characters and objects, creating audio, programming, localisation, testing and producing.
The games developer job title covers a broad area of work and there are many specialisms within the industry. These include:
- quality assurance tester;
- programmer, with various specialisms such as network, engine, toolchain and artificial intelligence;
- audio engineer;
- artist, including concept artist, animator and 3D modeller;
- producer;
- editor;
- designer;
- special effects technician.
