Career Paths for Game Designers

Starting as a game designer is just the beginning.

Let’s explore the possibilities:

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• Lead Game Designer ➡️ Product Owner ➡️ Creative Director ➡️ Chief Product Officer (CPO)

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• Associate Producer ➡️ Producer ➡️ Executive Producer ➡️ VP of Strategy

• Team Lead ➡️ Project Manager (PM) ➡️ Development Director ➡️ Chief Operating Officer (COO)

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• Game Design Generalist ➡️ Game Director ➡️ Co-Founder

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• Indie Solo Developer ➡️ Indie Studio Head ➡️ CEO

• Freelance Game Designer ➡️ Game Design Consultant ➡️ Advisor

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• Content Creator ➡️ Influencer ➡️ Media Owner

• Guest Speaker ➡️ Lecturer ➡️ Game Design School Owner

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• Publishing Manager ➡️ Publishing Producer ➡️ Head of Publishing

• Analyst ➡️ Lead Analyst ➡️ LiveOps Director

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• Creative Manager ➡️ Creative Producer ➡️ Lead Creative Producer ➡️ Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)