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Game Design Careers

Related Skills

  • Creativity
  • Artistic vision
  • A passion for video games
  • Storytelling ability
  • Wide-ranging knowledge of gaming trends
  • Strong analytical frame of mind
  • Programming skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team

 

Being Successful in the Field

  • Build your own game design portfolio
  • Post your work on discussion boards
  • Start a gaming blog
  • Get an internship at a video game studio
  • Join Game Design clubs

 

Related Fields

  • Game Designer
  • Game Development
  • Level Designer
  • Game Writer/Storyline developer
  • Game Artist/Content Designer
  • Interface Designer
  • Audio Designer
  • Game Artist
  • Game Prototype Design
  • Game Tester

 

 

Career Industry Liaison

Name Office Email Phone
Kristy DeWall  223 Bone Student Center  ksdewal@ilstu.edu  (309) 438-2200 

Internship Coordinator

Name Office Email Phone
Jody Decremer  Center for Visual Arts 216A  decremer@ilstu.edu  (309) 438-3921