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Contract Game Design Jobs in Bothell, WA (NOW HIRING)

AYR Global IT Solutions Inc

Android Developer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$63.50 - $83.25/hr

Seattle, WA Location: 12+ Month Contract Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or ... Experience developing consumer apps Released apps into the Play store (or open source) Design and ...

DevSelect

Sr. Software Engineer (Java)

Seattle, WA · On-site

$142K - $187K/yr

Seattle, WA Openings: 1 Type: Long-term Contract Summary Do you have a passion for developing ... Are you eager to work in the fast growing, dynamic, and challenging mobile games space? The ...

Sidram Technologies

Technical Program manager

Redmond, WA · On-site

$144K - $187K/yr

... contract design resources through the prototype, design validation, production and process validation phases ·       Experience with gaming and/or entertainment consumer products · ...

AYR Global IT Solutions Inc

Android Developer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$63.50 - $83.25/hr

Android Developer 12 + month contract Seattle, WA Qualifications What are the MUST have skills that ... Java Material design Android dev studio What are the soft skills that you feel candidates must-have ...

DevSelect

Cloud SDET

Seattle, WA · On-site

$68.25 - $88.75/hr

Seattle, WA Openings: 1 Type: Long-term Contract Summary The Client Platform Engineering team is ... Testing multiple internal distributed services at scale which support many games * Create detailed ...

Valve Software

Business Development[Steam Team]

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$50K - $68K/yr

... their games and for customers to buy and play them! The Steam Business team works on a blend of ... They support new and existing Steam partners, design and launch new Steam features and tools, and ...

Apex Systems

SENIOR CINEMATIC DESIGNER

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$83 - $152/hr

Contract Key Responsibilities * Work with Cinematic Leadership, Narrative, Design, and technical ... Experience: 4+ years of cinematic in-games experience. * 2+ years of design-related experience ...

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How much do contract game design jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract game design in Bothell, WA is $166,697.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $173,300.00 and $173,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a contract game designer?

A Contract Game Design job is a temporary or project-based role where a designer is hired to develop game mechanics, level designs, narratives, or other gameplay elements. Unlike full-time positions, contract designers work for a fixed duration or specific project milestones. They may collaborate remotely or onsite and are often responsible for prototyping, balancing gameplay, and refining features based on feedback. This role is common in freelance work, indie development, and outsourced studio collaborations.

What are the typical responsibilities and challenges faced by contract game designers?

Contract game designers are often responsible for developing game concepts, creating prototypes, balancing mechanics, and collaborating with artists and programmers throughout the production cycle. They frequently work on multiple projects with varied teams, which can make quick adaptation to different game genres and workflows a common challenge. Meeting deadlines and integrating client feedback efficiently are key aspects of contract work. However, contract roles also offer valuable opportunities to expand your professional portfolio and network within the gaming industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a contract game designer?

To excel in Contract Game Design, you need a solid grasp of game mechanics, prototyping, and level design, often supported by a portfolio showcasing prior experience and a related degree. Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as Unity, Unreal Engine, and graphic editing software, as well as version control systems, is usually required. Strong communication, adaptability, and time management skills help you stand out in project-based, collaborative environments. These skills are essential for effectively creating engaging games, meeting project deadlines, and working seamlessly with diverse teams and clients.

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Infographic showing various Contract Game Design job openings in Bothell, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 55% Full Time, and 45% Contract. Highlights an 68% In-person, and 32% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $166,697 per year, or $80.1 per hour.

Brand & Product Copywriter (Contract)

Tin Can

Seattle, WA • On-site, Remote

Contractor

Re-posted yesterday

Job description

About Tin Can
Tin Can is the Wi-Fi landline that's bringing real, voice-to-voice conversation back to kids during the no-smartphone years. No games, no texts, no doomscrolling-just a cord to twirl and a friend on the other end. We're building the brand for parents who want to give their kids independence and connection without handing them a glowing rectangle of infinite scroll. It's a good mission. It also means somebody has to write "please hold" in a way that's actually delightful-and that somebody could be you.
The Role
We're hiring a contract Brand & Product Copywriter to find the words for all of it: the four words on a box that make a kid beg for one, the naming session that turns "the clear one" into something people actually say out loud, the email that gets a parent to hit buy, the FAQ that talks a worried parent off the ledge at 11pm without sounding like a terms-of-service document had a baby.
What you'll do
  • You'll be writing for basically every surface we've got-packaging, web, email/lifecycle flows, social captions, and in-app/product copy. You'll be successful if you can adapt our weird (compliment) tone of voice in unexpected places. These small moments of delight are what makes us great.
  • You'll be the champion and coach of the Tin Can voice. Playful, nostalgic, a little irreverent, rarely saccharine. You are the storyteller across every format and every audience (kids and the design-aware adults making the purchase)
  • You'll partner closely with brand and product to support campaigns, make processes digestible (and fun) and make everything from website to app copy a moment for the brand that drives results.
  • Own the copy for the moments that actually move the needle - subscriber flows, promos, seasonal pushes-funny enough to enjoy, sharp enough to convert.
  • Give and take sharp creative feedback in a fast-moving, founder-led environment.
  • Continue to establish the guardrails (voice guidelines, tone docs, naming frameworks) so the brand still sounds like itself when there are ten times as many products and zero of us reviewing every line.
What we're looking for
  • 6+ years writing copy, with real reps in both brand/campaign work and the less glamorous but very important direct-response/lifecycle stuff
  • A portfolio that shows real range - you can write something funny and light for a kid, and something clear and reassuring for a parent, sometimes in the same piece
  • Comfort with product and packaging copy specifically: you know how to make five words on a box do a lot of work and storytelling on web vs email vs social fell platform-natural
  • Experience writing for a dual-audience brand (parents, the purchaser, kids, the user)
  • Sharp editorial instincts-you know the difference between "cute" and "clever," and you default to the latter
  • A track record of writing in an established brand voice without losing your own point of view
  • Comfort in a startup/founder-led environment: fast iteration, direct feedback, few layers between you and the decision
Nice to have
  • Experience naming products or brands, or genuine enthusiasm for it
  • Background in consumer products that hinge on humor
  • Familiarity with lifecycle/CRM copywriting (email, SMS, app push)
Why Tin Can
You'd be helping write the voice of a brand trying to give kids something real back - plus you get to put "made a landline cool again" on your resume. If you love the puzzle of "how do I say this so a 7-year-old and their parent both nod along," this is your can.

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