# Video Game Designers > 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. - Code: 15-1255.01 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 15-1255) - Family: [Computer & Mathematical](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-15), one of its 38 occupations - Tasks: 24 tasks (24 core) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/15-1255.01 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/15-1255.01.json ## What the work is made of 1. Balance and adjust gameplay experiences to ensure the critical and commercial success of the product. Core task · Task 16199 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2022 2. Devise missions, challenges, or puzzles to be encountered in game play. Core task · Task 16208 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2022 3. Create core game features, including storylines, role-play mechanics, and character biographies for a new video game or game franchise. Core task · Task 16217 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2022 4. Solicit, obtain, and integrate feedback from design and technical staff into original game design. Core task · Task 16201 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2022 5. Conduct regular design reviews throughout the game development process. Core task · Task 16214 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2022 6. Develop and maintain design level documentation, including mechanics, guidelines, and mission outlines. Core task · Task 16209 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2022 7. Document all aspects of formal game design, using mock-up screenshots, sample menu layouts, gameplay flowcharts, and other graphical devices. Core task · Task 16216 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2022 8. Provide feedback to designers and other colleagues regarding game design features. Core task · Task 16198 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2022 9. Create and manage documentation, production schedules, prototyping goals, and communication plans in collaboration with production staff. Core task · Task 16212 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2022 10. Provide feedback to production staff regarding technical game qualities or adherence to original design. Core task · Task 16202 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2022 11. Create gameplay prototypes for presentation to creative and technical staff and management. Core task · Task 16211 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2022 12. Guide design discussions between development teams. Core task · Task 16207 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2022 13. Oversee gameplay testing to ensure intended gaming experience and game adherence to original vision. Core task · Task 16206 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2022 14. Present new game design concepts to management and technical colleagues, including artists, animators, and programmers. Core task · Task 16204 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2022 15. Prepare two-dimensional concept layouts or three-dimensional mock-ups. Core task · Task 16203 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2022 16. Keep abreast of game design technology and techniques, industry trends, or audience interests, reactions, and needs by reviewing current literature, talking with colleagues, participating in educational programs, attending meetings or workshops, or participating in professional organizations or conferences. Core task · Task 16196 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2022 17. Review or evaluate competitive products, film, music, television, and other art forms to generate new game design ideas. Core task · Task 16194 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2022 18. Collaborate with artists to achieve appropriate visual style. Core task · Task 16215 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2022 19. Write or supervise the writing of game text and dialogue. Core task · Task 16200 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2022 20. Consult with multiple stakeholders to define requirements and implement online features. Core task · Task 16213 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2022 21. Determine supplementary virtual features, such as currency, item catalog, menu design, and audio direction. Core task · Task 16210 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2022 22. Prepare and revise initial game sketches using two- and three-dimensional graphical design software. Core task · Task 16205 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2022 23. Create gameplay test plans for internal and external test groups. Core task · Task 16197 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2022 24. Provide test specifications to quality assurance staff. 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