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Studio Wildcard

Junior Technical Designer (Remote)

$40K - $65K/yr

Reporting directly to the Lead Game Designer, you will get your hands dirty with both creative ideation and technical implementation. This is a role for a highly motivated, organized, and adaptable ...

ARRISE

Associate Mathematician

$15 - $19.75/hr

ABOUT THE ROLE We're building a brand-new, US-based, fully remote game studio developing new slot ... In this role, you'll work with an experienced Game Designer to create new slot game math models ...

Mondo

Senior 3D Designer

Chicago, IL · Remote

$70 - $77/hr

Senior 3D Designer, Remote. Start date is ASAP for this 2-month contract position. Job Title ... Background spanning multiple industries, such as consumer electronics, gaming, fashion, or Client ...

ARRISE

Associate Mathematician

ABOUT THE ROLE We're building a brand-new, US-based, fully remote game studio developing new slot ... In this role, you'll work with an experienced Game Designer to create new slot game math models ...

Oxford Solutions, Inc

Civil 3D Designer

Pittsburgh, PA · Remote

Contract | Civil 3D Designer (Remote, EST) Oxford Solutions is working with a client to hire a ... Associate degree or relevant technical training * Experience working on civil or site development ...

teamLFG

Senior Game Engineer - Graphics

$160K - $240K/yr

As a Senior Game Engineer - Graphics on teamLFG, you will work closely with artists, designers and ... This is a flexible role that can be remote, with varying pay ranges based on geographic location.

Compass Group

ASSOCIATE AV DESIGNER - REMOTE

NC · Remote

$65K - $75K/yr

ASSOCIATE AV DESIGNER Salary: $65000 - $75000 / year Other Forms of Compensation: 5% Bonus At ... Suitable environment for audio and video calls, 90+% remote work anticipated. Minimal travel ...

Anchour

Brand Designer (Remote)

New Gloucester, ME · Remote

Reports to the Associate Creative Director, Brand. Responsibilities include: * Challenging brands ... Designing fully realized brand identity concepts, from ideation to execution * Clearly articulating ...

Eurest

ASSOCIATE AV DESIGNER - REMOTE

NC · Remote

$65K - $75K/yr

ASSOCIATE AV DESIGNER Salary: $65000 - $75000 / year Other Forms of Compensation: 5% Bonus At ... Suitable environment for audio and video calls, 90+% remote work anticipated. Minimal travel ...

Prisms VR

Sound Designer (Remote)

San Francisco, CA · Remote

$21 - $25.50/hr

OUR MISSION Prisms VR is a San Francisco-based team of educators, game developers, and engineers ... THE JOB Interactive Sound Designer Prisms seeks a developer with enterprise experience to build ...

Compass Group

FOODSERVICE DESIGNER-(REMOTE)

GA · Remote

$104K - $111K/yr

We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes ... Job Summary Are you a creative and passionate designer with a flair for creating stunning cafes and ...

AdvancedPCB

PCB Designer - Remote

Aurora, CO · On-site +1

$80K - $120K/yr

SUMMARY The PCB Designer/Engineer II will be required to perform design services and other related ... An associate degree or bachelor's degree in engineering is preferred. Industry equivalent ...

thatgamecompany

UI Technical Designer

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

$83K - $148K/yr

UI Technical Designer Remote - US At thatgamecompany, we strive to create beautiful and intuitive UI, which embraces and contributes to the emotional experiences of our games. Our company is known ...

L3HHCM20

Sr. Specialist PCB Designer-REMOTE

Melbourne, FL · On-site +1

$91K - $170K/yr

Job Title: Sr. Specialist, PCB Designer- REMOTE Job Location: REMOTE- US Job Code: 42917 Job ... An associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology and/or an IPC CID certification is desired.

L3HHCM20

Sr. Specialist PCB Designer-REMOTE

Sacramento, CA · On-site +1

$91K - $170K/yr

Job Title: Sr. Specialist, PCB Designer- REMOTE Job Location: REMOTE- US Job Code: 42917 Job ... An associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology and/or an IPC CID certification is desired.

Warnerbros

Senior Designer, Gameplay

$69K - $128K/yr

We've been in the video game business since 1995, creating interactive experiences for fans of the ... associate candidates * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal * Fluency with ...

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As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for associate game designer remote in the United States is $58,560.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,500.00 and $68,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an associate game designer do, especially in a remote role?

An Associate Game Designer assists in creating and refining gameplay concepts, mechanics, and levels under the guidance of senior designers. In a remote setting, they collaborate with team members through digital tools to develop design documents, implement features, and playtest game elements. Their responsibilities often include brainstorming ideas, balancing gameplay, and ensuring the game's vision is maintained. Good communication, creativity, and organization are essential, particularly when working remotely.

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To thrive as an Associate Game Designer (Remote), you need a solid understanding of game design principles, creativity, and a relevant degree or experience in game development. Familiarity with industry-standard tools like Unity, Unreal Engine, and version control systems, as well as knowledge of scripting languages, is typically expected. Strong communication, collaboration, and time management skills help you work effectively with distributed teams. These abilities are crucial for creating engaging gameplay experiences and ensuring smooth project execution in a remote environment.

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Remote Associate Game Designers often face challenges such as maintaining clear communication with the development team and staying aligned with the project's creative vision. To overcome these hurdles, it's important to proactively participate in virtual meetings, make use of project management and collaboration tools, and regularly share progress or seek feedback. Building strong relationships with team members and establishing structured check-ins can also help ensure your ideas are understood and integrated effectively into the game's design.
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Junior Technical Designer (Remote)

Remote

Studio Wildcard
PC Games • 11 - 50 employees
Learn more about Studio Wildcardexternal

$40K - $65K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Studio Wildcard, creators of the smash indie hit ARK: Survival Evolved, was founded in 2014. ARK has become one of the most successful cross-platform indie titles ever and continues to break industry records. We are looking for a Junior Technical Designer to join our Game Design team and help shape the massive, ever-evolving ecosystems of the ARK universe.
Reporting directly to the Lead Game Designer, you will get your hands dirty with both creative ideation and technical implementation. This is a role for a highly motivated, organized, and adaptable designer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will spend your days working directly in Unreal Engine 5, balancing creatures and weapons, hooking up new content, modifying Blueprints, and configuring Data Assets to help bring ambitious new survival features to life.
Responsibilities can include:
  • Work collaboratively with the Game Design Team and key stakeholders to ideate and design new creatures, structures, items, and core gameplay systems.
  • Take hands-on ownership of gameplay balance, tuning stats and numbers for items, creatures, and progression systems to ensure a fair and engaging player experience.
  • Work directly within the Unreal Editor to hook up game assets, configure Data Assets and Class Defaults, and modify simple Blueprints.
  • Create, maintain, and update clear, consistent design documentation to keep the broader development team fully aligned on feature goals and mechanics.
  • Proactively report progress, technical setbacks, and actionable solutions to the Lead Game Designer.
  • Manage multiple overlapping tasks and projects, seamlessly switching focus and priorities to respond to the shifting needs of a live survival game.

Requirements:
  • High familiarity with the ARK Franchise and must actively play ARK: Survival Ascended.
  • Hands-on experience with the ARK DevKit or Unreal Engine 4 or 5.
  • Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, with a proven knack for numerical balancing in complex game systems (combat, economy, or progression).
  • A quick learner who is highly organized, self-motivated, dedicated, and operates with a strong sense of accountability.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines.
  • Willingness to crunch around critical shipping periods to support major content launches.
  • Ability to work core hours of 10:00 AM PST to 4:00 PM PST.

Pluses:
  • Shipped titles credited as an Junior Technical Designer or similar technical role.
  • Previous Game Design and Development experience in a professional studio environment.
  • Experience creating and publishing your own mods (especially for the ARK franchise).
  • A deep-seated passion for the survival game genre.

Required Application Materials:
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter including:
    • Why you are interested in this role
    • Why are you interested in working for Studio Wildcard
    • What other games are you currently playing

About The Studio
Studio Wildcard was founded in 2014 by industry veterans Jeremy Stieglitz and Jesse Rapczak, with the mission of bringing AAA quality to ambitious indie productions designed for core gamers. With countless years of combined industry experience across multiple independent and studio-backed titles, Wildcard's core team continues to grow, with offices in Redmond, WA and Gainesville, FL including distributed team members across multiple continents.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Wildcard is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws, regulations or ordinances. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to disability during the application or the recruiting process, please let us know.
Pay Transparency Information
The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position vary based on a variety of factors, which include: (but aren't limited to) skills, competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. Each pay range is only relevant to those residing in WA state and can vary based on geographical location.
Wildcard Benefits
We pay 100% of all premiums for the employee and discounted rates for dependent premiums. Our coverage includes Medical (3 different plans to choose from), Dental, Vision, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401(k) option, 100% covered Parental Leave, PTO, Paid Holidays, Unlimited Sick Time, and FSA/ HSA options

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