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Junior Game Designer

A Junior Game Designer contributes to creating digital games across platforms by developing ideas, characters, and storylines, while using design software.

How do I become a junior game designer

Get qualified to work as a junior game designer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Junior Video Game Designer generally earns $1,200 per week ($62,400 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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This industry has seen stable employment numbers over the last five years. There are currently 650 people working in this field and a small percentage are employed as a Junior Video Game Designer. Junior Video Game Designers may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If you’re interested in becoming a Junior Video Game Designer, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Interactive Gaming and Programming Specialisation. This course will provide you with the skills you need in 2D and 3D animation, video and visual design.

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Junior Game Designer careers

A Junior Game Designer assists with the production of digital games for apps, websites or other gaming systems. You might specialise in a particular type of game or you might create a range of games on multiple platforms. Junior Game Designers might help to come up with ideas for games such as challenges, characters or storylines. You might use design software to create the finished game or collaborate with other IT professionals.

Junior Game Designers need to have excellent communication skills as they liaise with clients and colleagues. It’s important that you are familiar with all gaming platforms and up to date with current trends in the industry. Junior Game Designers should be able to use a range of design software and need to be able to come up with unique ideas quickly.