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EXP

Associate Lighting Designer

Maitland, FL · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

Be our next Associate Lighting Designer! Your work environment at EXP In this role, you will be a part of the Lighting Design team working on Transportation, Cultural, Hospitality, Gaming ...

exp

Associate Lighting Designer

Maitland, FL

$90K - $120K/yr

Be our next Associate Lighting Designer! Your work environment at EXP In this role, you will be a part of the Lighting Design team working on Transportation, Cultural, Hospitality, Gaming ...

SEGA OF AMERICA INC

Senior Graphic Designer

Burbank, CA

$68K - $94K/yr

Reporting to the Associate Director of Creative Services, the Senior Graphic Designer plays a key ... Games, Marketing, Film, Television, and Animated Content. This role works closely with the ...

Sega of America

Senior Graphic Designer

Burbank, CA · On-site

$86K - $107K/yr

Reporting to the Associate Director of Creative Services, the Senior Graphic Designer plays a key ... Games, Marketing, Film, Television, and Animated Content. This role works closely with the ...

KontrolFreek

Interactive Designer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Company Description KontrolFreek is an innovative, high-growth video gaming accessories company ... Bachelor's or Associate's degree preferred or equivalent work experience. * One to three years ...

KontrolFreek

Interactive Designer

Atlanta, GA

Company Description KontrolFreek is an innovative, high-growth video gaming accessories company ... Bachelor's or Associate's degree preferred or equivalent work experience. * One to three years ...

gyro

Designer

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

We do not play games of politics, hierarchy or ego. We have a spirited competitive environment ... Associate's or Bachelor's degree in design or art 1-4 years of professional design experience Work ...

Bear Country Inc

Drone Show Designer

Caledonia, WI

Summary: Northern Lights Drone Shows is seeking a Drone Show Designer that's excited to bring ... Associate degree or equivalent coursework in computer science, engineering, game design/animation ...

Gyro

Designer

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

We do not play games of politics, hierarchy or ego. We have a spirited competitive environment ... Associate's or Bachelor's degree in design or art 1-4 years of professional design experience Work ...

Gyro

Designer

Cincinnati, OH

We do not play games of politics, hierarchy or ego. We have a spirited competitive environment ... Associate's or Bachelor's degree in design or art 1-4 years of professional design experience Work ...

TW Group LLC

Sr. Mathematician

Austin, TX · On-site

Working within game designers to brainstorm new game ideas. * Creatively balancing the games to provide good gameplay experiences, to create profitable and successful slots and to analyze ...

TW Group LLC

Sr. Mathematician

Reno, NV · On-site

Working within game designers to brainstorm new game ideas. * Creatively balancing the games to provide good gameplay experiences, to create profitable and successful slots and to analyze ...

WASEYABEK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLC

Senior Designer

Aiken, SC · On-site

$86K - $92K/yr

... beyond gaming is a well-funded, experienced small business, with substantial liquid assets and ... A combination of education and ten (10) years of experience (associate degree preferred) in ...

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As of Jun 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for associate game designer 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 a typical day look like for an Associate Game Designer?

A typical day for an Associate Game Designer involves collaborating with senior designers and artists to develop and refine gameplay mechanics, creating and iterating on levels or features, and documenting design specifications. You might attend team meetings, playtest early builds, and gather feedback to improve the player experience. The environment is usually highly collaborative, and you'll often coordinate with programmers, artists, and QA testers to bring game concepts to life. This diverse range of tasks helps you develop a deep understanding of game development while building a strong foundation for future career growth.

What does an Associate Game Designer do?

An Associate Game Designer assists in creating game mechanics, levels, and user experiences under the guidance of senior designers. They collaborate with artists, programmers, and producers to implement and refine gameplay elements. Their responsibilities may include documentation, playtesting, data analysis, and balancing game systems. This role is often an entry-level position, providing hands-on experience in game development processes. Strong communication, creativity, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Associate Game Designer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Associate Game Designer, you need a solid grasp of game mechanics, level design, storytelling, and a relevant educational background such as a bachelor’s degree in game design or a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard tools like Unity, Unreal Engine, version control systems, and knowledge of scripting languages is highly valuable. Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills set successful candidates apart in collaborative development environments. These combined abilities ensure that you can effectively contribute to the creative vision and technical execution of game projects.

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Associate Lighting Designer

Associate Lighting Designer

EXP

Maitland, FL • On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Job Description
At EXP, we're driven to provide innovative solutions for the world's built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world's most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.
Are you ready to design your future?
Be our next Associate Lighting Designer!
Your work environment at EXP
In this role, you will be a part of the Lighting Design team working on Transportation, Cultural, Hospitality, Gaming, Entertainment and Healthcare projects, based in any of our U.S. offices.
What this job's skill set and responsibilities looks like:
  • Proficiency in the basic skills of Lighting Designer.
  • Ability to provide creatively successful designs that meet the artistic requirements.
  • Provides direct client interface.
  • Presents Lighting Design to client and design team.
  • Ability to direct and mentor Lighting Designer staff.
  • Ability to coordinate with other disciplines.
  • Ability to direct programming staff during commissioning to achieve creative intent.
  • Ability to offer creative problem solving to challenging issues.
  • Thorough knowledge of REVIT preferred.
  • Thorough knowledge of Adobe software specifically, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
  • Thorough knowledge of local and national building codes related to lighting applicable to project and ability to ensure that said codes are adhered to throughout the design process.
  • Thorough knowledge of architectural drawing standards and construction methods.
  • Thorough knowledge of lighting drawing standards required to produce construction documents.
  • Thorough knowledge of both theatrical and architectural lighting control systems and appropriate use of each.
  • Thorough knowledge of sustainable lighting design practices.
  • Thorough knowledge of LEED standards and requirements related to lighting design.
  • Thorough knowledge of daylighting means and methods.
  • Provides Project Management for Lighting Design projects ensuring financial success.
  • Ability to travel nationally and internationally as required by project.

What your experience looks like
  • 8+ years of professional experience
  • BA, BFA, BAE or MFA with an emphasis in Lighting Design.
  • Design IALD membership preferred.
  • REVIT MEP and Auto CAD Proficiency required.

The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $120,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees, including health insurance, vacation time, and 401(k) retirement benefits.
About Us
Our story
With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world's built and natural environments.
Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP's predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.
What makes us different
The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We're committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.
Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com.
About the Team
EXP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Sex, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression.
Should you need any special accommodations, please feel free to contact us at hrsupport@exp.com and we will arrange for the most suitable accommodations based on your needs.

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