The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Computer and video game design companies
Outlook
Demand for this career will grow faster than average. The video game industry is large. However, competition for jobs is very strong. Prospects are best for those with a background in arts or computer programming.
Workers in the video game industry tend to change jobs frequently. Many development companies are small startups. These companies may not last long or may hire workers for a single project only.
Video Game Designers (CIS 100553)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
2,939 Medium |
& |
12.6% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
257 Few |
| Champaign Area |
62 Small |
& |
9.7% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
28 Very small |
& |
7.1% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Cook County |
1,707 Medium |
& |
13.0% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
150 Few |
| Decatur Area |
6 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
90 Small |
& |
17.8% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Du Page County |
353 Medium |
& |
17.0% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
33 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
20 Very small |
& |
20.0% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
7 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
15 Very small |
& |
20.0% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Lake County |
155 Small |
& |
7.1% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| McHenry County |
22 Very small |
& |
4.5% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
23 Very small |
& |
17.4% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
29 Very small |
& |
6.9% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
92 Small |
& |
16.3% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
18 Very small |
& |
-5.6% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
23 Very small |
& |
4.3% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
36 Very small |
& |
5.6% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
49 Very small |
& |
6.1% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
35 Very small |
& |
8.6% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Will County |
71 Very small |
& |
19.7% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| United States |
128,900 Medium |
& |
7.0% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
9,100 Few |