From Gaming to Business: Top Jobs in the Metaverse That You Should Consider

As Metaverse evolves and more people start expressing their interest in it, the demand for various products will also rise.

Metaverse, being a relatively recent tech invention, packs a lot of opportunities as well as challenges that will withstand the test of time. Ever since major international businesses like Meta, Nick, and others entered the scenario, the Metaverse has garnered a lot of popular interest. The widespread use of the Metaverse will likely create new employment opportunities across a variety of industries.

However, in order to grow and advance the industry, various roles will be required. The interest of so many big businesses in the Metaverse, including Meta, Microsoft, Google, Roblox, Nvidia, and Decentraland, is probably going to be good for the labor market.

Metaverse — A Real Promise in the Virtual World

As per a report published by Grandview Research, the global metaverse market is expected to grow to $936.57 billion by 2030. Learning platform Coursera also points out that by 2024, the metaverse job market is projected to be worth $800 billion, and 10,000 new positions are anticipated to be created during that time. Job opportunities created through Metaverse have the potential to promote growth and open the door for widespread adoption of the Metaverse.

Let’s take a look at the positions and job opportunities anticipated to be hot with the evolution of the Metaverse.

Metaverse Architects

The creation of products, designs, and experiences is necessary for the Metaverse to exist because it relies exclusively on involvement and structures. The Metaverse's architects are at the forefront of its development. These architects would create virtual real estate such as buildings and other landmarks and enable user interaction virtually.

Avatar clothing designers/stylists

Avatars serve as users’ virtual identity in the Metaverse. Users may desire their own avatars to look well and be styled in a certain way. As a personal stylist, the role of the avatar clothes designers would be to dress up the avatars to the user's satisfaction much like personalized styling and fashion in the real world.

AR/VR Software Engineers

A software engineer's role in the Metaverse is essential to maintaining its technological component. Coding proficiency is necessary for this position because you will be making use of cutting-edge technology to build platforms with engaging UX.

This is and will continue to be a popular career path since organizations need qualified software engineers with experience in augmented reality and virtual reality to develop applications for various metaverse platforms.

Metaverse event managers

There is no other way to describe the term "metaverse events" except as a buzzword. Currently, there are a ton of virtual events hosted in the metaverse like meetings, conferences, concerts and more.

The operation of the events on these virtual platforms requires technical expertise for this position as well. They take their time to lay out the protocols, arrange the event's execution, and provide support. Event managers who are knowledgeable and adept in this new sector will be in high demand.

3D Game Designers

Gaming is a popular component in the Metaverse applications. In fact, VR gaming is gaining high traction and many global businesses are getting into it including Sony, Microsoft and Meta. A 3D game designer will therefore be a highly sought-after metaverse position. Game designers will take charge of creating an engaging gaming environment through intuitive gameplay stories and campaigns that draw in large numbers of players.

Product Manager

As Metaverse evolves and more people start expressing their interest in it, the demand for various products will also rise. Companies will thus need more product managers to collaborate with the engineering and design teams to develop new products. This Metaverse position comprises evaluating new products, being accountable for the end-user experience, introducing novel concepts, and promoting product development.

Hardware Engineers

Some AR/VR activities will require exclusive hardware. Hardware engineers will be in demand to create devices like headsets, wearables, new cameras, and sensors to make the Metaverse experience better. Similar technologies already exist, but more work is needed to make them wireless, light, and able to process tactile and sensory communication.

Cybersecurity

The metaverse industry is growing and can rapidly turn into a target for cyber attackers and hackers. Due to its susceptibility to hacker attacks and data theft, the Metaverse is still subjected to security risks which would lead to the emerging need for Cybersecurity experts.

To ensure that users are safe in the Metaverse, some security measures will be necessary. And this is where the Metaverse needs a cybersecurity expert. Real-time attack prevention and quick law & protocol updates are also a few key responsibilities of this position. Professionals in this area will be expected to bear programming and cybersecurity knowledge.

Conclusion

The stakes are high and companies are pouring billions of dollars into the development of virtual worlds like the Metaverse. But there are certain questions that people may need to know the answers to data privacy threats, such as  will it be okay that just one company gets to control the entire Metaverse without any regulatory structure? Also, are people really ready to forego the real world experiences and indulge themselves virtually in everything? Only time will tell how this Metaverse unfolds and what opportunities or related consequences it would bring as it grows and becomes accessible to more and more public.

Author- Varun Sachdeva, APAC Recruitment & Business Leader, NLB Services