Game Designer

To become a game designer in India you don't need to have a particular degree but a degree in B.Des. or in computer Science could be helpful. Start nurturing your soft skills like Storytelling, Communication and art and design. Also having a stronghold on technical skills like Programming, Game Engines, Maths and Physics could be really helpful. Once you feel ready start gaining experience through internships, personal projects, Freelancing and game testing and buil a strong portfolio throughout. That would be perfect to kickstart your career as a Game Designer.

Yes, a biology student take admission in B.Des Game designing after 12th in any streams. The eligibility criteria of UPES Dehradun is given below for an idea.

Eligibility: Minimum 50% marks at 10th and 12th in any stream.

Selection criteria: National level NID/NIFT/UCEED/JEE/ UPESDAT/ Board merit/ CUET followed by portfolio presentation & interview.

Yes, Game Designer as a career can be a really good option as Indian Gaming industry is rapidly growing, that offer promising opportunities to those with the right skills and passion which makes it a good career path with increasing demand in the market. 

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To become a game designer after Class 12, you can either pursue a Diploma or certificate course in Game Design and/or relevant courses. This will help in providing you with foundational skills needed to enter the field. You can also go for Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field to gain a deeper understanding of game development. 

A game designer in India earns between INR 1 LPA and INR 17 LPA. The average annual salary is INR 11 LPA. This data from AmbitionBox also denotes the years of experience required. A less experienced game designer with three to four years of experience will earn less than INR 10 LPA, but one with some good experience of five years or more can more. 

A Game Designer will have different responsibilities, based on their expertise level and the company they work at. But the primary responsibilities include the following.

• Ensure gameplay mechanics and interactive experiences are present in the game
• Create game design documents that are often detailed
• Know how to balance game difficulty and what engages different kinds of players
• Be able to test gameplay concepts
• Be great at collaborating with development teams
• Design game levels and consistent narratives
• Analyse player feedback to improve on the game design concepts