Game Software Developer
Write the code that makes a game world run.
$133,080/yrBachelor’s common, but portfolios/coding bootcamps can work | Projects matter a lot⇧ Strong
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3D Artist
3D Artists create three-dimensional digital models, environments, and animations for video games, films, advertising, a…
Typical pay
$62,000/yr
Education
High school portfolio + training | Certificate or Associate in Design (common) | Bachel…
Outlook
⇧ Strong
Why this matters in Gaming
Games are software — built by developers, designers, and artists.
What you’d actually do
Create 3D models and textures, sculpt digital characters and objects, animate 3D scenes, render final images and videos, collaborate with art directors, optimize models for real-time rendering, and maintain project asset libraries.
What can I do right now?
- Yearbook/media, Portfolio projects, School performances, Design challenges
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