1. Computer Games Industry
Job roles.
In all these slides I give out as much
information I could for each job real
with detailed description.

2. Job roles
There are different type of jobs and sectors in the gaming industry job roles that might include.
Games Design:
*Lead Designer *Games designer *Script writer *Map builder *Level editor *Object planner *GUI designer *Storyboard artist
*Illustrator *Graphic designer
Art and animation:
*Creative Manager *PreVis Artist *Art Director *Technical Artist *Lead artist
*Concept Artist *Artist *Environment Artist *3D Modeller
Programming:
*Software Engineer *Lead programmer *Platform Designer *A.I. Programmer *Systems Analyst *Middleware/Tools Programmer
*Database Designer
*Graphics Programmer *Engine Programmer *Gameplay Programmer *Server Architect *Action Scripter *Information
Architect
Audio:
*Musician *Sound Effects Designer *Audio Engineer *Composer
Quality Assurance:
*QA Manager *Localisation Tester *Lead Tester *Localisation Manager
*Quality assurance technician/tester
Production Management and Publishing:
*Head of Development *Creative Director *Executive Producer *Executive / Senior Producer (Publishing)
*Project Manager / Producer External *Producer(Publishing) *Art Director * Account Director *Programming Manager
*Associate / Junior Producer* (Publishing) *Assistant Project Manager* Project Co-ordinator* (Publishing)
*Production Accountant *Product / Brand Manager *Production Scheduler *Sales Manager *Production Assistant
*Licensing / IPR Manager
Here I show all the possible job roles
you have in the gaming industry.

3. Technical jobs in the gaming industry
Audio Engineer day to day basis and what it involves:
*Conferring with producers, performers, and others to determine and achieve the desired
sound for a production, such as a musical recording or a film.
*Setting up, testing and adjusting recording equipment for recording sessions and live
performances; tearing down equipment after event completion.
*Regulating volume level and sound quality during recording sessions, using control
consoles.
*Preparing for recording sessions by performing activities such as selecting and setting up
microphones.
*Mixing and editing voices, music, and taped sound effects for live performances and for
prerecorded events, using sound mixing boards.
*Synchronizing and equalizing prerecorded dialogue, music, and sound effects with visual
action of motion pictures or television productions, using control consoles.
They own about roughly yearly earnings of audio engineers were £28,675.66.
An audio engineer work hours usually have to be flexible and sometimes can be irregular
depending on the contract you are on and who your working with. But freelancing you have
to have a good reputation to be getting a good amount of money per day or week. Being a
audio engineer you have to adhere of copyright so you can not be choosing songs without
the permission.Also you should have the basis skills of good hearing, for distinguishing
sound quality a good sense of pitch, timing and rhythm a knowledge of electronics and
acoustics good practical skills patience a keen interest in music and sound the ability to
cope with long hours and tight deadlines good communication and ‘people’ skills.

4. Technical jobs in the gaming industry
Lead programmer:
leads the programming team responsible for creating all the computer code which runs and
controls a game. Programmers have various roles and specialisms including AI (artificial
intelligence), game engine development, user interface, tools development, and physics. Lead
Programmers are employed by development studios, either independent or publisher-owned.
Skills needed are hands on understanding of all programming roles (internal and outsourced),
advanced programming skills, excellent people management and communication skills, tact and
diplomacy, conflict resolution and problem solving ability, ability to multi-task, creativity and
innovation, composture under pressure, knowledge of the requirements of the relevant Health
and Safety legislation and procedures. Average salary for a lead programmer would be £50,000.
They need to adhere lead programmers also generally serve as an interface between the
programmers and management and have supervisorial responsibilities in delegating work and
ensuring that software projects come in on time and under budget.A lead programmer
normally reports to a manager with overall project or section responsibility, such as a director
or product unit manager (PUM).They will be all under misuse of computer act if it was office
work or with computers.

5. Creative jobs in the gaming industry
Animator:
Are responsible for the portrayal of movement and behaviour. Most often this is applied to give life to
game characters and creatures, but sometimes animations are also applied to other elements such as
objects, scenery, vegetation and environmental effects. Skills needed to be a animator are knowledge of
traditional and computer 2D and 3D animation techniques, creativity and imagination, knowledge of full
motion video (FMV), spatial awareness and a feel for movement over time, knowledge of constraints,
ability to work independently and as part of a team, organisational skills and the ability to work to
deadlines, good communication and presentation skills and lastly knowledge of the requirements of the
relevant Health and Safety legislation and procedures. Salaries may range from around £19,440 to upwards
of £26,120 a year. Freelance animators may not always be in full-time employment so their income may
vary. Around 3,000 people work in animation in the UK and about 300 companies employ animators. Day
to day basis 2D drawn animation2D computer animation stop frame or stop motion animation3D
computer generated (CG) animation.2D drawn animation consists of a series of images which the
animator draws on special paper. Each image represents one stage of a movement, for example, of a
character walking or smiling.Traditionally the images are traced onto film and coloured. Scenery is then
added by layering sheets of film. Increasingly, however, the images are scanned into a computer and
coloured using specialist software.When viewed at speed and in sequence the images appear to move. In
2D computer animation, the animator works with a specialist software package which is used to create
and animate characters, and add scenery and a soundtrack. Stop frame or stop motion animation uses
models, puppets or other 3D objects.The model is photographed, then moved a fraction by the animator
and photographed again.When the photographs (or frames) are played at normal speed, the images
appear to move.3D CG animation uses specialist software to create animations.This technique is often
used in feature films and computer games.The work can be extremely painstaking and time consuming,
but animators are expected to meet deadlines and production schedules.Although some animators create
their own characters and stories, others follow a brief from a director, animation director or key animator.
Often they work with established characters and layouts.

6. Creative jobs in the gaming industry
Games designer:
They plan all the elements and components of a game, its setting, structure rules,
story flow, characters, the objects, props, vehicles, and devices available to the
characters, interface design and modes of play. Games are usually large projects and
the design process might be shared between a number of different people, overseen by
the Lead Designer. Skills needed to be a good games designer, thorough understanding
of game play theory, storytelling and narrative development skills, information design
and user interface design skills, excellent communication and presentation skills, the
ability to work as part of a team and independently, systematic and strategic thinking,
imagination and creativity, knowledge of the requirements of the relevant Health and
Safety legislation and procedures. Salaries may range from around £19,000 to £55,000
a year. Games designers work around 35 hours a week, but they may need to work
longer hours as deadlines approach.They work in offices and spend long periods sitting
at a desk using a computer or attending meetings.Around 6,600 people in the UK
work in computer games development.They are employed by games development
studios, which are either independent companies or owned by games publishers

7. Managerial jobs in the gaming industry
Product/Brand manager:
Is to help create and implement marketing campaigns to maximise the sales of the games they are working
on. Skills which are needed for a product manager ability to carefully manage a budget, good client
handling abilities, good negotiation skills, ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team, strong
presentation and communication skills, good knowledge of games and the games industry, knowledge of
the requirements of the relevant Health and Safety legislation and procedures. Salaries range from £19,500
to £29,500 for a junior or assistant brand manager, up to £50,000 or more for a senior brand manager.
Also day to day basis would be is known as product managers, brand managers are often responsible for
overseeing the entire creative process for a single product, or group of products and services.They may
work:in house (within an organisation's marketing department),or for a brand, advertising or marketing
consultancy,supporting different clients during projects. In either case, typical tasks are likely to
include:researching consumer markets, monitoring market trends and identifying potential areas in which
to invest, based upon consumer needs and spending habits looking at the pricing of products and analysing
the potential profitability generating names for new and existing products and services, coming up with
ideas for new packaging designs, including shape, size, colours, fonts and imagery overseeing the
production of TV adverts, newspaper and magazine advertisements, direct mail packs, email campaigns,
websites, exhibition stands, road shows and liaising with art designers, copywriters, media buyers and
printers checking marketing copy supervising the sign off of marketing literature and campaigns, liaising
with legal and compliance personnel, ensuring the designs and messages meet the company brand and
regulatory guidelines monitoring product distribution and consumer reactions through focus groups and
market research co-ordinating the launch programme to external customers as well as employees.

8. Managerial jobs in the gaming industry
Assistant producer:
works with a game's production staff to ensure the timely delivery of the highest
quality project possible.Typically, they will focus on specific areas of the
development process. Helping to managing this is a big job. Hence the work can
involve long hours and might be stressful, particularly as a game's launch
approaches. Skills are needed passion for games, ability to plan ahead, set
objectives, and prioritise, high levels of motivation, good communication and man-
management skills, a keen eye for detail and high standards of work, knowledge of
the requirements of the relevant Health and Safety legislation and procedures.
Assistant Producers are employed by publishers as well as development studios.
Working within a development studio often involves managing communications
between different teams such as design, art and programming.Annual salary for a
assistant producer is £26,930.

9. Sales and marketing jobs in the gaming
industry
Quality AssuranceTechnicians, or Testers, perform a vital role, testing, tuning,
debugging, and suggesting the detailed refinements that ensure the quality and
playability of the finished game. Skills which are needed are excellent communication
skills, ability to communicate tactfully with other members of the team, good
attention to detail persistence and patience, ability to play games for long periods,
good negotiation and conflict resolution skills, passion for games playing, knowledge of
the requirements of the relevant Health and Safety legislation and procedures.
Average salary of a game tester is a trainee technicians earn £12,000-15,000 per year.
Experienced technicians earn up to £22,000, while senior technicians earn up to
£25,000. It’s sometimes can be a temporary, full time or you can be a free lancer
depending on the company that’s hiring you. They will be all under libel law.

10. Sales and marketing in the gaming industry
Sales director:
The skills that they need to have is Excellent sales and negotiation skills, Good
business sense ,The ability to motivate and lead a team
Initiative, drive and enthusiasm
Excellent communication skills
Good planning and organisational skills
The ability to work calmly under pressure
Good IT, budget and report writing skills
A full driving licence

11. Financial jobs in the gaming industry
Accounting technician:
Accounting technicians work in all areas of finance and business.They
usually start working in a support role within a firm of accountants or in
the accounts or finance departments of organisations.The typical work
activities you would do are assisting with the preparation of accounts,
managing staff payroll, receiving and settling invoices, dealing with basic
bookkeeping, auditing external and internal work, looking after all financial
transactions, budgets and payroll, monitoring staff and company expenses,
controlling budgets, accounting for resources, liaising with other
professionals in the field, writing reports. Starting salaries for trainee
accounting technicians are in the range of £15,000 - £22,000. Once
qualified and with experience, an accounting technician may earn up to
£32,000. Part-time work and career breaks are usually possible.

12. Financial jobs in the gaming industry
Production accountant:
Are there to manage finances and maintaining financial records.They work with
production offices with the preparing schedules and budgets.They do day to day
office work.They have to go through the Government regulation of knowledge of
Union, guild, tax and other Government relevant regulation. Sometimes their job
can be a freelance but mostly it’s a part time and full time job. Their responsibilities
are calculating finances, cost production, liaising with financiers and controlling the
cash flow to ensure that payments are paid on time and in accordance with
agreements and approved budgets.They also confirm that all legal requirements and
that the company is a legal trading entity. They organize theVAT and PAYE
registration. They also regulate with the health and safety and security of the
accountancy section.Their skill have to be good at book-keeping and accountancy.
Good organizational and communication skills they need to priotorise jobs
effectively within a fast-paced environment they need to maintain confidentiality.
The ranges salary of a production accountant is £18,781,52-£66,990.86.