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 |
6,671 Large |
& |
7.3% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
548 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
150 Medium |
& |
2.0% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
61 Small |
& |
8.2% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Cook County |
3,567 Large |
& |
7.4% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
293 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
24 Very small |
& |
-8.3% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
212 Medium |
& |
11.8% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| Du Page County |
977 Large |
& |
4.7% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
77 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
58 Very small |
& |
15.5% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
23 Very small |
& |
-21.7% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
46 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Lake County |
361 Medium |
& |
12.2% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
32 Very few |
| McHenry County |
61 Small |
& |
1.6% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
60 Small |
& |
-3.3% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
62 Small |
& |
11.3% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
230 Medium |
& |
3.9% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
44 Very small |
& |
4.5% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
81 Small |
& |
4.9% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
88 Small |
& |
9.1% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
12 Very small |
& |
-16.7% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Springfield Area |
92 Small |
& |
12.0% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
113 Small |
& |
13.3% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
11 Very small |
& |
-9.1% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Will County |
178 Small |
& |
16.9% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| United States |
117,900 Medium |
& |
15.2% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
10,700 Few |