Game designer/creative director demographics and statistics in the US
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Game designer/creative director gender statistics
15.4% of game designer/creative directors are women and 84.6% of game designer/creative directors are men.
- Male, 84.6%
- Female, 15.4%
Game designer/creative director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.6% |
| Female | 15.4% |
Game designer/creative director gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,452
Female income
$67,437
Game designer/creative director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in game designer/creative director positions over time. Currently, 15.4% of game designer/creative directors are female.
Game designer/creative director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.84% | 14.16% |
| 2011 | 85.96% | 14.04% |
| 2012 | 85.56% | 14.44% |
| 2013 | 86.74% | 13.26% |
| 2014 | 85.69% | 14.31% |
| 2015 | 86.06% | 13.94% |
| 2016 | 85.51% | 14.49% |
| 2017 | 85.02% | 14.98% |
| 2018 | 86.12% | 13.88% |
| 2019 | 84.51% | 15.49% |
| 2020 | 84.55% | 15.45% |
| 2021 | 84.62% | 15.38% |
Game designer/creative director related jobs gender ratio
We compared game designer/creative directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, exhibit builder and senior industrial designer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Decorating Consultant | 9% | 91% |
| Floral Designer | 11% | 89% |
| Floral Manager | 11% | 89% |
| Game Designer/Creative Director | 85% | 15% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Game designer/creative director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among game designer/creative directors is White, which makes up 70.2% of all game designer/creative directors. Comparatively, 10.6% of game designer/creative directors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of game designer/creative directors are Asian.
- White, 70.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.6%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Black or African American, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Game designer/creative director race
| Game designer/creative director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.6% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Game designer/creative director race and ethnicity over time
See how game designer/creative director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Game designer/creative director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.32% | 3.37% | 6.45% | 8.15% |
| 2011 | 79.15% | 3.38% | 7.00% | 8.33% |
| 2012 | 78.60% | 3.42% | 6.69% | 9.26% |
| 2013 | 79.01% | 3.39% | 7.37% | 8.05% |
| 2014 | 78.43% | 3.15% | 7.37% | 8.85% |
| 2015 | 77.58% | 3.31% | 7.11% | 9.89% |
| 2016 | 77.09% | 3.54% | 7.72% | 9.34% |
| 2017 | 77.04% | 3.17% | 8.01% | 9.29% |
| 2018 | 74.98% | 3.33% | 8.26% | 10.34% |
| 2019 | 76.12% | 3.50% | 7.60% | 10.19% |
| 2020 | 74.32% | 3.04% | 7.13% | 10.91% |
| 2021 | 70.17% | 3.42% | 10.42% | 10.63% |
Game designer/creative director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian game designer/creative directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White game designer/creative directors have the lowest average salary at $68,040.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $72,425 |
| White | $68,040 |
| Black or African American | $68,205 |
| Asian | $74,831 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $69,012 |
Average game designer/creative director age
See how the average age of game designer/creative directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Game designer/creative director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 33 |
| White | 40 | 35 |
| Black or African American | 38 | 34 |
| Asian | 36 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 31 |
Game designer/creative director age breakdown
The average age of game designer/creative directors is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the game designer/creative director population.
Game designer/creative director age breakdown
| Game Designer/Creative Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Game designer/creative director educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 91%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Game designer/creative directors by degree level
| Game designer/creative director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 91% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Game designer/creative director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, game designer/creative directors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $81,555 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, game designer/creative directors earn a median annual income of $75,281 compared to $68,182 for game designer/creative directors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $81,555 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $75,281 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $68,182 |
Game designer/creative director employment statistics
Game designer/creative director jobs by company type
Employees with the game designer/creative director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most game designer/creative directors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Game designer/creative director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 30% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 40% |
Game designer/creative director turnover and employment statistics
Game designer/creative director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for game designer/creative directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Game designer/creative director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Game designer/creative director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.84% |
| 2011 | 7.82% |
| 2012 | 7.12% |
| 2013 | 5.32% |
| 2014 | 4.78% |
| 2015 | 4.60% |
| 2016 | 4.15% |
| 2017 | 3.61% |
| 2018 | 3.55% |
| 2019 | 3.78% |
| 2020 | 6.80% |
| 2021 | 7.79% |
Average game designer/creative director tenure
The average game designer/creative director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 28 game designer/creative directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Game designer/creative director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Game designer/creative director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of game designer/creative directors that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Storyboard Artist | 11.32% | 3,757 |
| Theater Set Production Designer | 12.35% | 97,246 |
| Game Designer/Creative Director | 13.05% | - |
| Floral Arranger | 14.26% | 469 |
| Display Coordinator | 16.91% | 8,204 |
| Fashion Designer | 17.98% | 49,476 |
| Certified Kitchen Designer | 22.51% | 90,901 |
Similar game designer/creative director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Storyboard Artist | 11.32% | 3,757 |
| Theater Set Production Designer | 12.35% | 97,246 |
| Floral Arranger | 14.26% | 469 |
| Display Coordinator | 16.91% | 8,204 |
| Fashion Designer | 17.98% | 49,476 |
| Certified Kitchen Designer | 22.51% | 90,901 |
Foreign languages spoken by game designer/creative directors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Game designer/creative director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |