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Kaihanga Tākaro
This job is sometimes referred to as:
- Game Artist/Animator
- Game Designer
- Game Producer
- Game Programmer
- Game Tester
Game developers create, write, design, program, animate, and test games and applications for computers, gaming consoles, and cellphones. The games are written in a variety of computer programming languages.
Contact us
Call us on 0800 222 733Pay
How many people are doing this job?
- 367
- 289
- 186
Source: NZ Game Developers Association annual surveys
Job opportunities
Chances of getting a job as a game developer are average. Though the occupation has been growing, competition for jobs is high.
How to get into this job
Required
One of:
- a degree in computer science or programming
- a degree or higher diploma in games art or computer animation.
Useful school subjects
Graphics
Computing and ICT
Mathematics
Physics
Visual Arts
Game developers have to rigorously test their games
Updated 12 Mar 2013