Job opportunities for industrial designers (including toy and game designers) will increase by 3 percent from 2023 through 2033, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. This is about as fast as the average (4 percent) for all careers.
In coming years, toy manufacturers will continue to face a number of challenges, including competition from low-cost importers and the high costs involved in developing unique toy and game products and protecting the intellectual property rights and trademarks of those products. Creative, innovative games and toys for educational and entertainment purposes will continue to be needed, however. Toy and game designers with knowledge of various software programs and prior work experience will have the best job prospects.
- Computer and Video Game Designers
- Doll Designers and Makers
- Graphic Designers
- Industrial Designers
- Marketing Managers
- Multimedia Artists and Animators
- Multimedia Sound Workers
- Product Development Directors
- Product Management Directors
- Product Managers
- Sporting Goods Production Workers
- Toy Industry Workers
- Video Game Art Directors
- Video Game Producers
- Video Game Testers