Video Game Design Jobs

For many college students, it probably seems like a dream job: Designing video games. I mean, hey, you rock your Playstation, GameBoy, Xbox or Wii. But be forewarned, being a PlayStation master is no guarantee that you’ll be go at programming video games. It is a good start, though, since you probably know what makes a game entertaining — and what doesn’t.

There’s more good news: the video game industry is booming.  With more than $11 billion in profits, the video gaming industry rivals the movie industry. Of course, the boom in the industry means the jobs are higher profile — and harder to land. To learn more about video game design and whether you have what it takes to make it in the industry, visit JobMonkey’s section on Video Game Design Jobs.