Will AI replace Video Game Designers?
Estimated risk score: 62 out of 100
Moderate replacement risk
Estimate from published task research, not reviewed by a person · how we estimate
Within about 19 points for 4 in 5 of the jobs we checked (43 to 81).
For the occupation as a whole, from ratings of its 24 O*NET tasks published in 2023 and calibrated to our hand scores. A specialty inside it can sit higher or lower.
O*NET-SOC 15-1255.01 · Computer and Mathematical
Tasks rated in 2023 as ones AI could do or speed up
Tasks a GPT-4-class model could do, or do in half the time or less: 11 of its 24 rated tasks; the first 6 are shown. In O*NET’s words.
- Create gameplay test plans for internal and external test groups.
- Develop and maintain design level documentation, including mechanics, guidelines, and mission outlines.
- Provide test specifications to quality assurance staff.
- Write or supervise the writing of game text and dialogue.
- Document all aspects of formal game design, using mock-up screenshots, sample menu layouts, gameplay flowcharts, and other graphical devices.
- Prepare and revise initial game sketches using two- and three-dimensional graphical design software.
Tasks rated in 2023 as not sped up by AI
Tasks such a model was rated as not speeding up or taking over: 0 of its 24 rated tasks. In O*NET’s words.
None of its rated tasks.
What the job is
Design core features of video games. Specify innovative game and role-play mechanics, story lines, and character biographies. Create and maintain design documentation. Guide and collaborate with production staff to produce games as designed.
Also called: World Designer, Gamemaster, Level Designer, Video Game Maker, Gameplay Engineer, Video Game Tester, Video Game Creator, Videogame Designer.
Closest jobs we score by hand
In the same field (Computer and Mathematical). Different jobs, each scored by a person.
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