The responsibilities of a play tester are to test new video games for playability to see whether the games work right to the requirements of the Customer. The next level is the Senior Programmer. His responsibility is to develop and design codes for video games. The highest job in this field is the Project Manager/ Artistic and Technical Director. This persons responsibilities for this job is to design and implement video game program; over seeing the team of designer; coordinating programming. .
Educational and training requirements for this career have been divided in to four parts. The first one is programmer. For programmers advanced computer programming skills is necessary and a university or college degree in computer science or related field is a must. The programmer should have an in-depth training in graphics, operating systems, business application and platform (PC/MAC) and game console (Nintendo 64/ X Box/ PS2). The second part is the Artist and the Musician. As an artist and a musician the person must have training in graphics, "paint" programs, and 3D animation programs, as well as in music, sound effects and computer programming. The third part is a Producer/ Project Manager. This person needs to have experience in programming, and must have good knowledge of video game programming. Experience as a system analyst is recommended. A college or university degree in computer science, business or related area is preferred. And the last one the Play Tester this person dose not need any formal training. This career related college and university programs are computer graphics, communication design, computer programming, computer science, computer system analysis, animation, and, recording arts and music technology. The related high school subject are Computers, Arts and Music, Administration, Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Creative/Visual Arts, Design, Electronics, Engineering Tech and Marketing.