Occupation

271131 Digital Game Developer

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
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Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
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271131 Digital Game Developer

Develops and transforms digital games from a concept to an interactive product using coding, software programming, sound effects, rendering, and testing.

Digital Game Designers are excluded from this occupation. Digital Game Designers are included in Occupation 243131 Digital Game Designer.

Alternative title

  • Video Game Developer

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Collaborates with game designers to conceptualise game ideas and translate creative concepts into functional digital game prototypes
  • Writes code using programming languages to implement game mechanics, user interfaces, and interactive elements
  • Creates menus, buttons, and interactive elements that enhance player navigation and engagement
  • Ensures that the games are compatible with various operating systems, platforms and devices, including desktops, laptops, consoles, interactive headsets, tablets, and smartphones
  • Optimises games for performance, addressing issues, such as loading times, frame rates, and memory usage
  • Conducts testing to identify and fix bugs, glitches, and gameplay issues