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Review or evaluate competitive products, film, music, television, and other art forms to generate new game design ideas.
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Create core game features, including storylines, role-play mechanics, and character biographies for a new video game or game franchise.
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Determine supplementary virtual features, such as currency, item catalog, menu design, and audio direction.
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Oversee gameplay testing to ensure intended gaming experience and game adherence to original vision.
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Collaborate with artists to achieve appropriate visual style.
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Conduct regular design reviews throughout the game development process.
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Balance and adjust gameplay experiences to ensure the critical and commercial success of the product.
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Create and manage documentation, production schedules, prototyping goals, and communication plans in collaboration with production staff.
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Guide design discussions between development teams.
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Prepare two-dimensional concept layouts or three-dimensional mock-ups.
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Keep abreast of game design technology and techniques, industry trends, or audience interests, reactions, and needs by reviewing current literature, talking with colleagues, participating in educational programs, attending meetings or workshops, or participating in professional organizations or conferences.
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Present new game design concepts to management and technical colleagues, including artists, animators, and programmers.
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Prepare and revise initial game sketches using two- and three-dimensional graphical design software.
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Create gameplay test plans for internal and external test groups.
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Document all aspects of formal game design, using mock-up screenshots, sample menu layouts, gameplay flowcharts, and other graphical devices.
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Write or supervise the writing of game text and dialogue.
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Develop and maintain design level documentation, including mechanics, guidelines, and mission outlines.
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Provide feedback to designers and other colleagues regarding game design features.
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Provide test specifications to quality assurance staff.
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Devise missions, challenges, or puzzles to be encountered in game play.
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Create gameplay prototypes for presentation to creative and technical staff and management.
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Solicit, obtain, and integrate feedback from design and technical staff into original game design.
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Consult with multiple stakeholders to define requirements and implement online features.
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Provide feedback to production staff regarding technical game qualities or adherence to original design.