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Associate Game Developer

Everett, WA ยท On-site +1

$60K/yr

Job Summary The Associate Game Developer is responsible for working with Game Developers in tuning ... Maintain good communication and overall excellent relationship with Freelance Artists, Writers ...

This Associate Game Designer role draws on your D&D knowledge, your curiosity and enthusiastic ... alongside artists, designers, editors, and producers What You'll Bring: * At least 1 year of ...

Associate Game Designer - D&D

Renton, WA ยท On-site

$33.30 - $50/hr

This Associate Game Designer role draws on your D&D knowledge, your curiosity and enthusiastic ... alongside artists, designers, editors, and producers What You'll Bring: * At least 1 year of ...

... Associates or Bachelors) - Experience in casino or mobile gaming industry - Understanding of the visual style and gameplay of top tier slot games - Experience with Substance Painter This is to be ...

Our products power entertainment in social and gaming venues around the globe, and we're growing ... Degree in Design, Fine Arts, Visual Arts, or related field (Associates or Bachelors). * 5+ years of ...

Senior Artist

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$80 - $120K/hr

Our products power entertainment in social and gaming venues around the globe, and we're growing ... Degree in Design, Fine Arts, Visual Arts, or related field (Associates or Bachelors). * 5+ years of ...

Senior Artist

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$80 - $120K/hr

Our products power entertainment in social and gaming venues around the globe, and we're growing ... Degree in Design, Fine Arts, Visual Arts, or related field (Associates or Bachelors). * 5+ years of ...

Associate Mathematician

$15 - $19.75/hr

Game artists, developers, mathematicians, sound technicians, product marketers, regulatory experts ... Associate Mathematician to help develop the math models that power our games. In this role, you'll ...

Game artists, developers, mathematicians, sound technicians, product marketers, regulatory experts ... Associate Mathematician to help develop the math models that power our games. In this role, you'll ...

... Art Director and Associate Art Director. As a leader, your role is to build and foster a ... As an artist, your years of experience in the games industry have given you a solid understanding ...

... Art Director and Associate Art Director. As a leader, your role is to build and foster a ... As an artist, your years of experience in the games industry have given you a solid understanding ...

... Art Director and Associate Art Director. As a leader, your role is to build and foster a ... As an artist, your years of experience in the games industry have given you a solid understanding ...

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How much do associate game artist jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for associate game artist in the United States is $123,136.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,000.00 and $170,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an associate game artist?

Associate Game Artists are entry-level professionals in the game development industry who assist in creating visual assets for video games. They work under the guidance of senior artists and art directors, contributing to character designs, environments, textures, and other graphical elements. Their responsibilities may include creating 2D or 3D art, implementing feedback, and ensuring assets meet the technical and artistic standards of the project. This role offers valuable experience and opportunities to develop skills for advancement within the gaming industry.

What does an associate game artist do?

As an Associate Game Artist, you can expect to work on a variety of creative tasks, such as creating 2D or 3D assets, assisting with character or environment design, and supporting the integration of art into the game engine. You'll often collaborate closely with senior artists, animators, and developers to ensure visual consistency and meet project deadlines. The work environment is usually highly collaborative, with frequent feedback sessions and opportunities to learn new tools and techniques, making it an excellent role for developing your artistic and technical skills within the gaming industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an associate game artist?

To thrive as an Associate Game Artist, you need a solid foundation in art fundamentals, digital illustration, and 2D/3D asset creation, often supported by a degree in art, design, or a related field. Proficiency with industry-standard tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Autodesk Maya, or Blender is typically required. Creativity, collaboration, and the ability to accept and implement feedback are crucial soft skills in this role. These skills and qualities are vital for producing high-quality visual assets that align with the game's vision and support a cohesive development process.

What is the difference between Associate Game Artist vs Junior Game Artist?

AspectAssociate Game ArtistJunior Game Artist
Required CredentialsDiploma or Bachelor's in Art, Design, or related fieldSimilar educational background, often entry-level
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with senior artists and developers in game studiosSupports team tasks, learning on the job
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly used in gaming companies for entry-level rolesOften used interchangeably, but typically indicates an entry-level position

The main difference between an Associate Game Artist and a Junior Game Artist lies in experience and responsibilities. An Associate Game Artist usually has some foundational skills and may handle specific tasks under supervision, while a Junior Game Artist is often at the very beginning of their career, focusing on learning and supporting larger projects. Both roles serve as entry points into the game art industry, with the Associate role often indicating a slightly higher level of experience.

What are the most commonly searched types of Game Artist jobs?

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Infographic showing various Associate Game Artist job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 28% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $123,136 per year, or $59.2 per hour.

Associate Game Developer

Everett, WA โ€ข On-site, Remote

Asmodee
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreationย โ€ขย 201 - 500 employees

$60K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago


Job description

Composed of veterans from the tabletop miniatures games industry, Atomic Mass Games is committed to delivering immersive lifestyle hobby games that combine industry-leading tabletop miniatures and fast, fun, kinetic game rules to create lifelong collectors and players.ย 

Job Summary

The Associate Game Developer is responsible for working with Game Developers in tuning game design documents and developing game rule content for new and supplemental miniatures and board game products. The Associate Game Developer works closely with the Development Director and Development Manager to ensure game rules reflect the core pillars of Atomic Mass Games. The Associate Game Developer serves as part of the creative review team for products alongside the games Lead Developer, helping provide feedback and input toward realizing the final product. The Associate Game Developer also works closely with Graphic Design to assist with layout and proofing on their projects and others as necessary.

What will your role involve
  • Assist Game Developers in developing rules based on design content and mechanics for a variety of new and established game systems as part of a larger studio team.
  • Work alongside Game Developers to ensure final game products are fun, engaging, thematically appropriate, in keeping with the spirit of the licensed intellectual property (if any), within the scope of the vision outlined at the beginning of the project.
  • Manage the status and progress of all active projects as assigned.
  • Work to layout final rules into print files alongside Graphic Design.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the play-testing process including establishing strong external play-test groups.
  • Work closely inside the Development department to ensure each project reaches its full potential while staying on target with deadlines.
  • Work as needed alongside the Development Manager in coordinating with Game Producers to ensure budgets for assigned projects are within specifications and sufficient benchmarks are in place to meet planned deadlines.
  • Help progress of non-game rules related assets by ensuring that stake holding departments have critical information concerning how their projects interact with game development.
  • Maintain good communication and overall excellent relationship with Freelance Artists, Writers, Editors, Play-testers, and internal teams as needed.
  • Support studio events and promote studio products as requested by Marketing.
  • All other assignments as directed by management.
What do you bring

Position Skills & Qualifications

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent creative skills.
  • Proficient in word processing programs (e.g., MS Word, iWorks Pages), spreadsheet programs (e.g., MS Excel, iWorks Numbers), and Adobe InDesign.
  • Self-directed time management and strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Able to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines while working independently.
  • Detail oriented and dedicated to making great games.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with other teams and individuals.
  • Able to travel up to 10% of the time; sometimes with short notice.ย 

Education/Experience

  • Experience with tabletop miniatures games both those produced by AMG and others.

Hesitant to apply because you don't have all the experience or qualifications listed? Let us decide! The right candidate doesn't always match up perfectly on paper. We believe that diverse perspectives and experiences bring fresh ideas and innovation to our team. If you're passionate about this role and believe your unique background and skills could contribute to our mission, we'd love to hear from you!ย 

Why join us
  • 22 Days of PTO Annuallyย 
  • 13 Paid Holidaysย 
  • Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insuranceย 
  • Competitive 401K Matchย 
  • Paid Parental Leaveย 
  • Fertility & Family Building Benefits
  • Legal & Identity Theft Support
  • 2 Paid Volunteer Days Offย 
  • Flexible & Hybrid Schedulesย 
  • Extensive Game Discountsย 
  • $250 Annually in Game Bucksย 
  • Career Growth & Developmentย 
  • Mental Health Programsย 
  • Virtual Healthcare Optionsย 
  • Employee Assistance Programย 
  • Employee Referral Programย 


At asmodee, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare and 401(k) retirement plans, as well as generous paid time off and hybrid schedules to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide a competitive total rewards and compensation package, with several benefits listed below.ย 

Actual compensation for this role is based on several factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, qualifications, experience, market conditions and specific work location. Base Salary: $60,000

Our Commitment

asmodee's purpose is Bringing People Together. To us that means all kinds of people, no matter their perceived differences.ย 

We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels empowered to show up as their full and authentic selves. We seek to support our diverse community of players by creating representative gaming experiences that celebrate a variety of backgrounds, skills, and views. Diversity and Inclusion fuels our creativity and promotes internal and external equity which allows us to continue in our efforts to bring people together around the game table. Games are for everyone.ย