Emerging jobs in the metaverse

Many of us are fixated on artificial intelligence's potential to disrupt humanity. But an emerging new world order is shaping up in the virtual world: the metaverse.

- TECH4G00D FORMER DICT UNDERSECRETARY MON B. IBRAHIM

The metaverse is a rapidly evolving virtual universe that combines technologies like augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), blockchain, and artificial intelligence (AI). We may not be fully immersed in it yet, but in the metaverse, the digital landscape is no longer confined to flat screens and scrolling feeds. It will be a vibrant, interconnected tapestry of virtual worlds. It will not just reshape how we interact online—it is expected to revolutionize the job market in a significant way, creating roles that were once confined to science fiction.

Forget dusty job descriptions of the past. Professionals may need a blend of technical, creative, business, and soft skills to succeed in this field, from avatar fashion designers crafting digital wardrobes to being digital architects sculpting breathtaking virtual skylines or even virtual economists charting the fluctuating fortunes of burgeoning metaverse marketplaces. The metaverse promises tobe a fertile ground for a generation of jobs that were the stuff of science fiction just a few short years ago. In a tech-savvy nation like the Philippines, this burgeoning frontier offers a tantalizing glimpse into the future of work.

Most leading tech companies worldwide are beginning to invest heavily in this virtual frontier, creating demands for specialized skills in areas like blockchain engineering, AR/VR development, and digital ecosystem planning. The metaverse provides rich ground for career paths that blur the lines between reality and imagination, offering endless opportunities for those ready to embrace this bold new world.