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A Game Developer designs and develops games with unique characters, stories, and challenges, working across platforms to meet client needs and deadlines.

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How do I become a Game Developer?

Get qualified to work as a Game Developer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

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In Australia, a full time Game Developer generally earns $1,925 per week ($100,100 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 experienced stable employment numbers over the last five years. There are currently 650 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Game Developer. Game Developers 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 a career as a Game Developer, consider enrolling in a Diploma of Information Technology (Game Art and Design). This course covers a range of topics including working in the 3D games environment, animating 3D characters, producing digital animation sequences, managing technical art and rigging in 3D animations, designing for clients and working in an ICT team environment.

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A Game Developer creates games for a range of digital and online systems. You’ll come up with ideas for new games and include characters, challenges and storylines. Game Developers may work with clients to develop their concepts or develop games for their own purposes. You’ll work across various platforms and may adapt games to suit different systems.

Game Developers should be creative and able to come up with unique ideas. You should have good technical skills and be able to adapt your abilities to suit a range of circumstances. Game Developers must be able to work to a design brief and complete work within deadlines. You should be able to communicate well with clients and work as part of a team.

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