Virtual Reality Developers and Editors

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This is a high-tech digital media job, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, demand for people with these skills is booming. According to ARtillery Intelligence. Virtual reality used within businesses is forecast to grow to $4.26 billion in 2023 due to an increased need for training, meetings or better customer service.

As a career, it combines technology and creativity so will suit people with interest in those areas. People that enter this field usually come from a design, games or programming background as lack data they possess the skills needed for this role. The goal would be to work your way up to a Director position from starting as an assistant, tester or editor.

While the gaming sector is a key industry for VR experts, industries such as architecture, construction, retail, and education are now using VR techniques to create immersive experiences. As a product, VR is still expensive to purchase and is a specialized field. However, the technology is being used more in digital marketing campaigns to enhance the customer experience. A great example is Obsess, which uses web-based AR and VR to create engaging shopping experiences for brands.


VR is rising in popularity as a tool to attract and engage customers and will require VR developers to execute successful marketing campaigns. So if this area sounds like something that would interest you, brush up on those programming and design skills!

Earning potential: At the low end of the spectrum, a VR specialist can expect to earn $80,000, (about €69,000) but there are plenty of opportunities to make $100,000 (€86,000 - €81,000) and upwards annually depending on the industry according to TechRepublic.