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Video Games
215 skills listed in the PEC Skills Audit
Technical
67Games developmentComputer games developmentPublishing of computer gamesReady-made interactive leisure and entertainment software developmentGame programmingComputer programmingSoftware developmentEngine programmingAI programmingTools programmingProprietary games engine developmentSystems developmentGames designComputer games designGameplay designLevel designUI designUX designUI / UX designUI / UX researchUser interface designUser experience designApp designIndustrial and product designGame artArt skills2D and 3D art3D modellingAnimationMultimedia animationTechnical artTechnical artistsVisual effects / VFXVFX skillsSenior creature artist skillsGraphic designGraphic and multimedia designGraphic design / design engineeringWritingGame writingAudio specialismSound designCompositionQuality assurance / QAQA testingQA engineeringTesting gamesPolishing gamesCreative productionProductionSenior-level productionProduction staff skillsProducersProduct managementProduct manager skillsExperience across the full games cyclePre-productionReleaseGames portingOptimisation for platformsPlatform optimisationInteractive leisure and entertainment software developmentVirtual reality programmingVR programmingVR systems developmentActorsFilm and television production management
Digital
60Digital skillsAdvanced digital skillsSpecialist software / hardware / systemsSpecialist softwareSpecialist hardwareSoftware updatesHardware updatesGames enginesGaming enginesUnrealUnityBlenderToon BoomAnimation softwareMayaSpineC#C++C++ for UnrealProgramming languagesCodingProgrammingApp developmentApp development / maintenanceAIGeneral AI understanding and useAI programmingMachine learningChatGPTCopilotAI integration into the development processAI integration into productsAI as a tool for creatorsAI-augmented gaming experiencesAI-enabled workflow changeData analyticsData analysisData strategyData analytics toolsSASSPSSPlayer metrics data analysisData analysts for player metricsCustomer data protectionCybersecurityCybersecurity trainingIntellectual property protectionWeb developmentBuilding and maintaining IT systems and networksMultimedia productionMicrosoft OfficePC hardwareConsole hardwareVR headsetsWEB3Blockchain technologySubscription business modelsDigital deliveryFree-to-play games monetisationMultiple-platform monetisation
Transversal
27Working with othersTeamworkingCommunicationVerbal communicationSpeakingListeningProblem-solving and decision-makingLeadershipPlanning and organisingAdaptabilityLearning and investigatingOngoing learningIdentifying information to support learningGathering information to support learningInterpreting information to support learningWritingNumeracyReadingDigital literacyMultidisciplinary teamworkingProject-based workingRemote workforce collaborationEffective team dynamicsNurturing strong connections among remote workforcesSkills half-life awarenessPeer learningNon-formal learning in social settings
Business-critical
61Project managementAgile management approachesTask management softwareProgress tracking softwareJiraProduction and project managementProject management professionalsProduction coordinationRunning projects on scheduleRunning projects on budgetPeople managementPerformance managementStaff managementManaging remote workforcesLeadership and managementStrategic leadershipManagement skillsManagement developmentBusiness developmentSalesSales directorsBusiness salesSales administrationSales accounts and business developmentMarketingMarketing managementMarketing associate skillsUser acquisitionCommunity managementSocial media managementSocial media marketingClient managementNegotiationFinanceLegalExecutives in finance, legal and salesCommercial rolesCommercial skillsExpanding revenue streamsResponding to market shiftsPhysical-to-digital delivery transitionSubscription business modelsFree-to-play monetisationMonetising across multiple platformsHR practicesCareer mappingStaff retention incentivesLeadership developmentTraining plan developmentCustomisation of skills programmes to industry needsCollaboration with providers to develop trainingCollaboration with other businesses to develop trainingImmigration route navigation for specialist talentEnergy efficiencyCarbon-neutral practicesEnergy-efficient data serversSustainable studio productionEmbedding greener practices across the businessUnderstanding sphere of influence on sustainabilitySustainable practices recognition / kitemarkingPlaying for the Planet awareness