We surveyed 748 game artists to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical game artist. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a game artist?
Low
High
Working as a game artist typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a game artist?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a game artist typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a game artist?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as a game artist. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for game artists.
Do game artists work full-time or part-time?
45% of game artists work in full-time roles while 55% work part-time.
Is being a game artist stressful?
Low
High
Stress is not uncommon amongst game artists, with daily work sometimes being quite demanding.
Is being organized important as a game artist?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being a game artist.
How competitive is the workplace for game artists?
Low
High
Game artists see mild competition in their workplace.
Does being a game artist require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for game artists.
Are game artists allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Creativity is intrinsic to being a game artist, and a highly valuable part of the career.
Do game artists have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
While sometimes the direction is set, occasionally game artists will have some flexibility over the direction of their work.
Is being a game artist physically demanding?
Low
High
Work as a game artists is not the most physically demanding of careers, falling in the bottom half of all careers.
Are game artists exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
Game artists tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.
Does being a game artist require attention to detail?
Low
High
Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as a game artist.
Does being a good game artist require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
The ability to be compassion and empathetic isn't considered fundamental to success as a game artist.