1. Who is a VGD?
    1. A game-play-designer who designs the layout and mechanics of the game
    2. Level-designers will need to develop individual levels within the game.
    3. A game-designer produces a document that proposes the concept, together with the story, the audience the game is targeting and the requirements needed to produce the game.
  2. What does a VGD do?
    1. A video game designer creates the world and the rules for his game
    2. A game designer is responsible for designing the content and processes of A game.
    3. They are also responsible for designing the game play, the storyline of the game and the characters and environment of the game.
  3. How do you become one?
    1. A college-level education in fine art, graphic arts, computer arts, computer science, special effects or animation is highly important due to the type of job.
    2. Depending on their exact position, gaming professionals are expected to be proficient in programming languages such as Java, C++, as well as 2D and 3D art tools such as Photoshop, Maya, Max and Lightwave.
    3. Internships during or after video game design school will lead you in the right path to success
  4. How much $$$ does a VGD make?
    1. A Video-Game Designer's salary varies depending on experience and reputation in this competitive field
    2. Early-to-mid-career video game designers may earn between $38,000 and $75,000.
    3. Experienced video game designers may earn more than $100,000.
  5. Do you need experience?
    1. Game designers should have a broad knowledge of the video game market
    2. They will often adapt at playing many different genres of games and help the game development team
    3. Topic
      1. There are so many bugs and potential problems when designing a game that it could drive someone mad, so if you have experience it'll be easy for you to take the bugs out of the game.
  6. What companies look for?
    1. Companies who hire designers are looking for someone with good problem solving skills
    2. The #1 reason a company woud hire you is if you have a gaming passion!!!
    3. Specialized Degree and Knowledge on graphic designing, computer animation and game development is vital
  7. What Kind of Companies Hire a VGD?
    1. Global Companies like Nintendo, Sony, Electronic Arts, Microsoft & Rovio (Angry Birds)
    2. My favorite Apple & Google