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What is Gamedev?

Game development is typically divided into two major parts:
  1. Development — the creative and technical process of designing and building a game.
  2. Operations — the business side: publishing, marketing, analytics, community management, and monetization.
In this article, we focus exclusively on game development. While operations are essential, they align more closely with traditional marketing, PR, and business functions.

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Core Roles in Game Development

There are three primary disciplines in game development:
  • Game Designers – they define how the game works: its rules, systems, and mechanics.
  • Artists – they visualize the game world, characters, UI, and animations.
  • Programmers – they make everything functional through code.
In practice, the lines between these roles are often blurred. A good designer understands basic programming; an artist is aware of how their assets integrate into a game engine.

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Operation Roles

  • Marketers
  • Business developers
  • Community managers
  • Support specialists
  • QA testers
  • etc.
These positions, while important, are often similar to their counterparts in non-gaming industries and deserve separate discussion.

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Universal Requirements

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English Language

Over 50% of professional documentation, courses, and resources are in English. Without it:
  • Learning is difficult
  • Collaboration in international teams is limited
  • Access to tools and tutorials is restricted

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Communication Skills

Strong communication is essential. People rarely leave studios due to technical incompetence — more often, it’s because of poor communication or interpersonal issues. Being able to explain ideas clearly, listen, collaborate, and negotiate is just as important as technical skill.