PROGRAM

Game Designer

Learn more about the application process here.

Study Game Design

Game and Level Design, Narrative, Scripting and QA – get the experience you need to work as designer in the game industry! This educational program provides specialization choices.

Regardless of whether it is level design, gameplay design, system design, scripting, narrative design, quality assurance, or game production management that ignites your creativity and passion, this program will get you into the industry with credibility, through hands-on development experience in game design.

Facts

Location: Warsaw
Applications: Jan 2025
Course Start: Sep 2025
Duration: 2,5 years
Internship: 30 weeks
Language: English
Degree: Course Diploma

Tuition

€15 000 (EUR)
_{^{Split into five semester installments}}

Open for application!

About the Program

The Futuregames Game Designer program equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to design compelling gameplay experiences and game mechanics. Through hands-on projects and real-world simulations, you’ll master industry-standard tools and frameworks while gaining practical experience in creating levels, narratives, and systems from concept to implementation.

At Futuregames, we pride ourselves on making our programs as close to the professional industry as possible. Each program is designed in collaboration with our Educational Board to ensure it meets current industry standards and demands.

Courses

Advanced Game Design _^3w
Board Game Design _^3w
Game Project 1 _^3w
Game Project 2 _^4w
Game Project 3 _^7w
Game Project 4 _^4w
Graduation Project _^10w
Internship or Game Project 5, a 6-month advanced game project _^30w
Introduction to C# Scripting Language _^4w
Introduction to Visual Scripting _^5w
Level Design and World Creation _^5w
Narrative Design _^3w
Professional Development _^3w
Prototyping _^4w
Quality Assurance _^2w
UX and Interaction Design _^4w
Specialization – Advanced Level Design _^16w
Specialization – Technical and System Design _^16w

^{Please note that the courses may be subject to change based on recommendations from our Advisory Board to better align with industry needs.}

Skills and Careers

Learning Outcomes

Program games in C++
Program games in C#
Be able to identify the unique methods to program efficiently in modern game productions
Implement common algorithms used in game programming
Use Unreal Engine 4/5 engine for game programming
Use the Unity engine for game programming
Create and implement scripts for game production
Create server/client solutions for games
Create a multiplayer game with several clients
Evaluate computer code for efficiency and readability
Program games in a structured and qualitative manner
Create and apply entertaining AI systems
Customize game development based on experience of common problem areas
Produce customized GUI and applications for game developers
Render advanced 3D graphics
Work independently and in a team with planning, development and production of games

Career

What to expect

Master your craft, make your mark.

At Futuregames, you don’t just learn—you create. Collaborate on innovative projects and gain hands-on experience in a setup that mirrors the real world.

40-hour week
4 games created during the course
30 weeks of internship OR a 6-month game project
Shortest way to a good job in the industry.

Our programs evolve with the industry, ensuring you gain the skills the market needs—today and tomorrow.

Learning by Doing

Collaboration is key

INTERNSHIP OR GAME PROJECT

The final part of the program consists of either an internship or a six-month game project. Both paths are designed to let you apply your skills in a professional setting—whether you’re collaborating with a company or creating something ambitious in a team environment. You’ll gain hands-on experience, grow your industry insight, and make valuable connections for your future career.

TING – Our matchmaking and recruitment event

TING is our exclusive recruitment event where you, as a student, get the opportunity to present yourself and showcase your portfolio to industry professionals searching for talented interns or future collaborators.

The Details

Not sure what to include in your application? Don’t worry—here’s everything you need to make your submission complete!

Requirements

Work Samples

What to submit?

-Showcase a small game you have created and developed, and include all the assets or designs (for example, GIFs, links to playthrough videos, flowcharts, in-editor captures, and so forth), that you think are relevant to its game development, and your intended Futuregames program.

Please note that your game prototype will not be played.

For this reason, we recommend you choose the right content that showcases your potential in a broader scale as a junior game developer, someone with the proper mindset, design thinking and insights.

In addition, please explain and document in detail, the process of the game creation, reasoning behind the design decision you took, and how you overcame its obstacles.

We need to see how much time and effort you have invested into your future career in the games industry, and if Futuregames is a good fit for you and your development.

You can apply with a previous team project, but please specify in detail in which you have contributed to the project.

Format?

In English.
Maximum ten (10) pages.
You are free to use any layout of the document as you please.
Name the file [firstname_surname.pdf].

Futuregames will assess your work sample in the 3 following areas:

-Visualization ability – assesses the artistical ability to express oneself through illustrations and texts.

-Technical ability – assesses proficiency of utilization of the machine as tool.

-Industry relevance – assesses the relevance of the presented content towards the games industry and game development.

Video

Check out the video to Game Designer’s work sample for your application on Youtube here:

Check it out

If you don’t have a portfolio of works, don’t worry—we’ll accept a game screenplay that demonstrates your understanding of game structure. Your screenplay can be based on an original idea or a detailed breakdown of an existing game. This is your chance to showcase your creativity and grasp of game design fundamentals!

Which documents should you submit?

Preparatory Course

Student projects

Every year, approximately 50 new games in total are produced by Futuregames students during game projects lasting between 4 to 8 weeks. Most of these games are available for free download and play!

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Spotlight Stories

25 March 2025
Futuregames Umeå: a new chapter for Stefan Eriksson
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24 March 2025
“My passion has always been game programming”
Meet Tobias Andersson, a former Futuregames Boden student who turned his love for game programming into a thriving and exciting career.
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20 March 2025
Oskar Wahlström – a lighthouse at Futuregames Umeå
With hands-on experience from both consultancy work and independent game development, Oskar Wahlström brings invaluable industry insights to his role as a mentor at Futuregames Umeå.
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FAQ

Is prior tech knowledge mandatory?

All applicants have different levels of knowledge and expertise.

If you have prior technical expertise, and you are already familiar with some game engines such as Unreal Engine, Unity, Lumberyard, Godot, or any other game engine, you should use this as your working prototype.

However, if you don’t have any prior technical knowledge, don’t worry, you can still apply to Futuregames. A rough-and-dirty prototype where you test out a single mechanic, a camera system, a feature, or any such, is more than enough.

And if you feel this is still too challenging, please present us only your game idea. We’re interested in knowing more about your mind-set and design thinking rather than how good you are at making games. That’s something we can teach you when you are accepted into the program.

Get in touch

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Piotr Matecki
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Game Designer

Study Game Design

Facts

About the Program

Courses

Skills and Careers

What to expect

Hands-On Projects

Learn from Industry Professionals

INTERNSHIP OR GAME PROJECT

TING – Our matchmaking and recruitment event

The Details

Student projects

Spotlight Stories

Futuregames Umeå: a new chapter for Stefan Eriksson

“My passion has always been game programming”

Oskar Wahlström – a lighthouse at Futuregames Umeå

FAQ

Get in touch

Piotr Matecki