Games
Games is our fastest growing entertainment industry. The Games Map UK reveals clusters of games developers forming in Manchester, Cambridge, Bristol, Sheffield, Glasgow, Liverpool, Leamington Spa and many more.
The industry needs a wide range of skills, ranging from art to programming. There's also a demand for those with skills in marketing, project management, sales and finance. Scroll through our job profiles to find one that interests you and click for information on the routes in.
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Production department
Organises the creation of a game, makes it happen on time and within the budget
Design department
Creates the look, feel and story of a game, decides how the game will play
Art department
Creates the artwork, both 2D and 3D, for the characters, vehicles and environments
Animation department
Starting with 2D or 3D artwork, creates the illusion of movement in characters and objects
Technical art department
Acts a bridge between programmers and artists to make more complex art possible
Audio department
Composes the music and creates the sound effects, integrates them into the game
Programming department
Includes coders who improve the engine and those who make characters seem intelligent
Entry Level
Generalist programmer
Quality assurance department
Spots the mistakes in games, checks them for bugs, glitches and spelling errors
