The Info

All video games come from a company full of video game designers. These people work their hardest to make the things you love. You can be one too, but before you go, read these facts and see if you like it. Being a videogame designer is a fun and challenging job. Read for the job description, the required background needed and Benefits.
Knowing your hours and environment

First is the job description. Video game designers usually work for 40 hours a week. How many days you work may vary due to what company you work for. The work environment requires a quiet environment, light level depends on you, must stay clean, mostly sitting, and you work at a steady pace. You also need to stay focused so you can get your work done.(“Video Game Designer”)

The needed background knowledge you need

Next is the required background to be a video game designer. You need to have at least an associate's to be a designer. You also need a lot of experience with computers. You also need skills with computers. Colleges I recommend going to is an art college like the Art Institute of Pittsburgh or the University of Southern California. Just know you need education for this job.(“Video Game Design Careers | Designer Education”)

The good stuff

The final thing you need to know is the benefits. Video game designers get from $85K-$91K in salary. That is amazing compared to other jobs. Another benefit from this job is meeting people and making friends that enjoy doing the same thing you do. The last benefit you get from being a video game designer is you get the product early when finished. When the game is finished, you would be one of the first ones to get it since you worked hard and you already work there.(“Video Game Design Careers | Designer Education”)

The Finale
As you can see, being a video game designer is fun and challenging due to benefits, background, has a good job description. Now you know what a video game designer is. If you still want to be one, go ahead and start that resume. 

Works Cited

“Video Game Design Careers | Designer Education.” TheArtCareerProject.com. N.p., 11 Dec. 2011. Web. 15 Mar. 2016.
“Video Game Designer.” N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Mar. 2016.