1. Salford City College
Eccles Sixth Form Centre
BTec Level 3
Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production
Games Design
Job Role Specification
Name: Thomas Giblin
DOB: 08/06/1996
Sex: Male
Job Role
Games Programmer
Description
Games developers are involved in the creation and production of games that range from computer, handheld,
console and arcade games to games on the internet, mobile phones and other wireless game applications.
Their work involves either design (including art and animation) or programming.
Games development is a fast-moving, multi-billion pound industry. The making of a game from concept to
finished product can take up to three years and involve teams of up to 200 professionals. There are many
stages, including creating and designing a game’s look and how it plays, animating characters and objects,
creating audio, programming, localisation, testing and producing.
Skills
• technical ability, in particular familiarisation with a range of software packages and/or programming languages
• team working skills
• ability to work independently
• creativity
• communication skills
• problem-solving ability
• flexibility
• self-motivation
• initiative
• enthusiasm
• ability to meet deadlines and client requirements
Experience
Entry without a degree, HND or foundation degree is sometimes possible with relevant experience, although most people
who work in games are graduates.
An alternative entry route into games development is as a quality assurance technician or tester. Although you do not
need to have an HND or degree to enter at this level, some programming experience is desirable, as well as extensive
experience of game playing, an understanding of different styles, and platforms and database skills.

2. Personal qualities
My personal qualities are that I am good at working in teams, I have good flexibility and even though I am
good at working in a team I can also work well independently.