What's the NOC code for Game Designer (not a programmer or visual designer)? Help needed

[songoftruth]

Hey guys! Are there any game designers here?


I wonder a game systems designer can be qualified for NOC. I have been working as a game designer for a mobile game. But as I checked the codes in the NOC job list, I feel a bit confused - I'm not a coder or a typical illustrator (though I did UI/UX tasks like drawing wireframes); for most of the time I just designed the game systems and CG for a mobile game and write documents for coders.

Here's a list of jobs that may be related to my field:

Software engineers and designers (2173)

Software engineers and designers research, design, evaluate, integrate and maintain software applications, technical environments, operating systems, embedded software, information warehouses and telecommunications software.

(if games are considered as software then this description may match better)


Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers (2174)

Interactive media developers write, modify, integrate and test computer code for Internet applications, computer-based training software, computer games, film, video and other interactive media.

(games are definitely interactive media, but the thing is that I don't deal with coding...)


Graphic Designers and Illustrators (5241)

(I don't think I deal with illustration a lot)


If there are game designers (level or systems designers) here, could you provide some insights? Thanks guys!

 

[russellbeckwith]

Hey guys! Are there any game designers here?


I wonder a game systems designer can be qualified for NOC. I have been working as a game designer for a mobile game. But as I checked the codes in the NOC job list, I feel a bit confused - I'm not a coder or a typical illustrator (though I did UI/UX tasks like drawing wireframes); for most of the time I just designed the game systems and CG for a mobile game and write documents for coders.

Here's a list of jobs that may be related to my field:

Software engineers and designers (2173)

Software engineers and designers research, design, evaluate, integrate and maintain software applications, technical environments, operating systems, embedded software, information warehouses and telecommunications software.

(if games are considered as software then this description may match better)


Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers (2174)

Interactive media developers write, modify, integrate and test computer code for Internet applications, computer-based training software, computer games, film, video and other interactive media.

(games are definitely interactive media, but the thing is that I don't deal with coding...)


Graphic Designers and Illustrators (5241)

(I don't think I deal with illustration a lot)

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If there are game designers (level or systems designers) here, could you provide some insights? Thanks guys!

As a game systems designer, you might fit better under 2173 (Software engineers and designers). Even though you don’t directly code, your role in designing game systems and writing documentation for programmers is still related to software development.

Additionally, if you have significant experience in UI/UX design, you might also want to consider 2174. While you may not be a programmer, your contributions to game development are very important.

 

[jackyjoan]

Hey guys! Are there any game designers here?


I wonder a game systems designer can be qualified for NOC. I have been working as a game designer for a mobile game. But as I checked the codes in the NOC job list, I feel a bit confused - I'm not a coder or a typical illustrator (though I did UI/UX tasks like drawing wireframes); for most of the time I just designed the game systems and CG for a mobile game and write documents for coders.

Here's a list of jobs that may be related to my field:

Software engineers and designers (2173)

Software engineers and designers research, design, evaluate, integrate and maintain software applications, technical environments, operating systems, embedded software, information warehouses and telecommunications software.

(if games are considered as software then this description may match better)


Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers (2174)

Interactive media developers write, modify, integrate and test computer code for Internet applications, computer-based training software, computer games, film, video and other interactive media.

(games are definitely interactive media, but the thing is that I don't deal with coding...)


Graphic Designers and Illustrators (5241) TD777

(I don't think I deal with illustration a lot)


If there are game designers (level or systems designers) here, could you provide some insights? Thanks guys!

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[jay801484]

Hey guys! Are there any game designers here?


I wonder a game systems designer can be qualified for NOC. I have been working as a game designer for a mobile game. But as I checked the codes in the NOC job list, I feel a bit confused - I'm not a coder or a typical illustrator (though I did UI/UX tasks like drawing wireframes); for most of the time I just designed the game systems and CG for a mobile game and write documents for coders.

Here's a list of jobs that may be related to my field:

Software engineers and designers (2173)

Software engineers and designers research, design, evaluate, integrate and maintain software applications, technical environments, operating systems, embedded software, information warehouses and telecommunications software.

(if games are considered as software then this description may match better)


Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers (2174)

Interactive media developers write, modify, integrate and test computer code for Internet applications, computer-based training software, computer games, film, video and other interactive media.

(games are definitely interactive media 51 game link, but the thing is that I don't deal with coding...)


Graphic Designers and Illustrators (5241)

(I don't think I deal with illustration a lot)


If there are game designers (level or systems designers) here, could you provide some insights? Thanks guys!

Yes i see

 

[ShawnWolfRider]

Game design roles can be tricky because they sit between creative work and software work. Since you focus on system design, feature planning, and writing documents for developers, your job is more about designing how the software works, not coding or drawing. That’s why NOC 2173 is usually the best option. It covers people who plan and design software structures, which is very similar to designing game systems.

 

[maxhunter]

Game designers focused on gameplay systems are often grouped under broader interactive media roles in NOC, since their work depends heavily on how games interact with console hardware and system rules. That’s especially noticeable on older platforms like the PS2, where regional BIOS behavior directly affected game design decisions, something I have researched in detail at https://ps2biosonline.com.