Gaming

The UK's Game Industry is a massive part of a global industry that is gaining more importance in its sector.

Sales are now breaking records with the new popular games in this industry.

The first games in this Industry to be released was in the 1960's by the 1970's the industry had been recognized and in the 1980's the industry had expanded massively. With the advances of better technology there are more career opportunities  Gaming is now one of the biggest sectors in creative media with its growing audience. The computer games workforce's is situated evenly all around the UK.

The skills that you need to work in the Gaming sector are:

• Creativity
• Communication skills
• Problem solving abilities
• Team skills
• Tenacity

Hours and Salaries:

• Game designers usually work up to 35 hours a week or more. 
• The starting salary for  a new game designer is from £19,000 to £55,000 a year.
• If you have a little experience with designing games the starting salary can rise between £25,000 to £35,000 a year.
• A lead games designers salary can start from £35,000 to £55,000 a year.

Jobs in the gaming sector:

• Games Designer
• Programmer
• External Producer
• Artist
• Lead Programmer
• Creative Director
• Technical Artist
• Level Editor
• Animator
• Project Manager