Why you should consider a career in Game Design

According to a report by the Internet and Mobile Association of India, RedSeer, and OnePlus, the gaming industry in India is expected to grow to $6-7 billion by 2025

Are you bursting with creativity and have a gaming idea that will take the world by storm?

You’re ready to kickstart a career in Game Design!

From arcade games in the 80s to the Nintendos in the 90s and the coming in of Xbox and Playstation 2000 onwards, the field of gaming has seen massive advancements in terms of technology and the genre of games available to gaming enthusiasts. Over and above, with the coming in of mobile phones and tablets, gaming has become available to people across the spectrum in innumerable formats. Add Artificial Intelligence to the mix and gaming is constantly achieving new heights, exploring newfound, immersive experiences in the field.

While not many industries offer a job that gives you the space for fun and excitement, game designing is one giving you that, and a lot more.

According to the ‘Building up the e-gaming ecosystem of India and the influence of smartphones’ report by Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), RedSeer, and OnePlus, the gaming industry in India is expected to grow from the current $1.8 billion to $6-7 billion by 2025. In the last 5 years alone, over 150 gaming and sports firms have mushroomed in the country, giving an insight into how huge the industry has become and is set to grow into.

With such projected numbers and steady rise in the field, here’s looking at the top reasons to pursue a career in Game Design:

Bring your creativity and analytical skills to life

If there is anything that trumps passion for gameplay, it is creativity! The main responsibility of a game designer involves conceptualising the core idea, structure, and rules of the game. While some choose to enter the creative side like scriptwriting, others choose to get into level mechanics. Either way, game design uses the most of your creativity and technical knowledge. Strong analytical skills are crucial to being able to plan the gameplay, what a character would do, confronting obstacles, scoring, mission completion, and so on. Understanding the rising demand for well-skilled game designers, the UPES School of Design offers a 4-year B.Des. course in Game Design. The 8-semester course helps students gain an in-depth knowledge of 3D modeling, concept art, scriptwriting, and game mechanics, helping them succeed in the field across platforms.

Delve into a dynamic yet casual work environment

Working in the field of game designing is a complete contrast to typical corporate work culture. The workforce in this industry comprises dedicated and enthusiastic individuals who work with passion and are creating a product they love and have the ultimate satisfaction of knowing that others will enjoy. The industry in itself is constantly evolving, leaving no room for a dull moment. Not only is there a huge learning curve, but it is also well-established providing for a steady, lucrative job. Recognising the need for multi-skilled professionals who are adaptable and have global exposure, UPES prepares students with multidisciplinary and experiential learning. Besides the specialisation in Game Design, students have the choice to choose a minor subject from across the 7 schools of UPES, and undergo mandatory social internships, helping them develop the professional and personal skills to succeed in the industry.

Make a career from helping other people have fun

Whether it is fantasy or sports, interactive entertainment goes beyond escapism, encapsulating people of all ages into an immersive environment. Matthew Jefferey, Talent Acquisition Europe, Electronic Arts, once said, ‘What job is better than helping people have fun?’ As technology steadily continues to enter our lives in different forms, so does the experience of gaming. As a game designer, your job entails that you stay up-to-date on every gaming and technology trend to ensure that you can cater to every consumer’s needs. Moreover, attention to detail and a knack for catching bugs and glitches come handy, ensuring a smoother gameplay as an end result. At the UPES School of Design, we understand how important it is to stay up-to-date on relevant trends and technology, and towards the same, our B.Des. Game Design allows students to explore various game design concepts in workshops and gain an understanding of game design across various platforms and media such as Board, Mobile, PC, Gaming Consoles, AR/ VR and AI.

Game Design is also a very lucrative career choice, with the industry giving some of the highest salaries to people with the right education and skill sets. As the industry is touted to grow by almost 300% in the next 4 years, it is the perfect time to kickstart the 4-year course in game Design with the UPES School of Design and ensure you’re ready to chart your path to success. Know everything about this specialisation here: https://www.upes.ac.in/course/b-des-gaming-design