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Exploding Kittens

Contract Game Designer

Los Angeles, CA

$167K/yr

This is a contract position for the role of Game Designer, anticipated to run for approximately ... The Game Designer plays a key role in the game and product development process from start to finish.

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DevSelect

Unity Game Solutions Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

... Contract We Provide Solutions for Game Teams The Clients team needs a highly capable Unity Game Solution Engineer to act as a technical partner to our 3rd party game development teams. Your job is to ...

DevSelect

Unity Game Solutions Engineer

Seattle, WA

... Contract We Provide Solutions for Game Teams The Clients team needs a highly capable Unity Game Solution Engineer to act as a technical partner to our 3rd party game development teams. Your job is to ...

Weekday AI

Game Developer - Java libGDX

$52.25 - $67.50/hr

Contract Location: Remote Become a part of our client's energetic team as a Java Game Developer ... Develop and maintain reusable, modular codebases to speed up future development and encourage code ...

DevSelect

Game Solution Engineer

Seattle, WA

... Contract Provide Solutions for a Hit Game Team The Clients team needs a highly capable Full Stack Game Solution Engineer to act as a technical partner to a 3rd party game development team. In this ...

DevSelect

Game Solution Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

... Contract Provide Solutions for a Hit Game Team The Clients team needs a highly capable Full Stack Game Solution Engineer to act as a technical partner to a 3rd party game development team. In this ...

Netflix

OR · On-site

$210K - $340K/yr

Demonstrate fluency in complex legal and business issues within contracts, and develop thoughtful ... Bring a strong understanding of the indie game development landscape, including emerging studios ...

Netflix

OR

$210K - $340K/yr

Demonstrate fluency in complex legal and business issues within contracts, and develop thoughtful ... Bring a strong understanding of the indie game development landscape, including emerging studios ...

Weekday AI

2D Game Developer -Defold

Contract Location: Remote Become a part of our customer's forward-thinking team as a 2D Game ... Write efficient, well-documented code following industry best practices in game development.

Akraya Inc.

Gaming Software Engineer: 25-05356

Lehi, UT · On-site +1

$101.34 - $105.63/hr

Join our innovative game development team on a contractual basis as a Senior Contract Software Engineer. In this role, you will have the autonomy to lead and develop key game and engine features ...

2K

Senior External Development Manager

Sparks, MD

$87.10K - $128.92K/yr

Who We Are MAKE LIFE EPIC Founded in 1996, Firaxis Games is a world-renowned game development ... Own the full lifecycle of external partnerships, including onboarding, offboarding, contracts, and ...

Firaxis

Senior External Development Manager

Sparks, MD

$87.10K - $128.92K/yr

Who We Are MAKE LIFE EPIC Founded in 1996, Firaxis Games is a world-renowned game development ... Own the full lifecycle of external partnerships, including onboarding, offboarding, contracts, and ...

2K

Senior External Development Manager

Sparks, MD · On-site

$87.10K - $128.92K/yr

Who We Are MAKE LIFE EPIC Founded in 1996, Firaxis Games is a world-renowned game development ... Own the full lifecycle of external partnerships, including onboarding, offboarding, contracts, and ...

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As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract game dev in the United States is $108,471.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,500.00 and $124,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Contract Game Designer

Contract Game Designer

Exploding Kittens

Los Angeles, CA

$167K/yr

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Posted 23 hours ago

Job description

This is a contract position for the role of Game Designer, anticipated to run for approximately three months with the possibility of extension based on business needs. The Game Designer plays a key role in the game and product development process from start to finish. In this role you'll be responsible for pitching original concepts, developing pitches from team members and external inventors, and researching ongoing industry trends.

The ideal candidate will have a deep love for mass market party games, both as a designer and a player. We want team members with strong perspectives, collaborative mindsets, and clear communication skills. You'll be expected to support multiple projects simultaneously, with opportunities to learn from experienced designers and support up-and-coming talent.

If you're someone who thinks about games constantly (in a good way), obsesses over what makes people laugh, connect, and come back for more, and loves turning great ideas into unforgettable experiences, you'll fit right in.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Design and develop several projects, responding to feedback from key stakeholders to craft gameplay that is fun, marketable, and innovative

  • Pitch original game ideas, researching and developing concepts on your own and with other designers

  • Provide feedback for and develop pitches from external inventors

  • Facilitate or participate in in-person and remote playtesting sessions

  • Write instructions & "How to Play" video scripts with accessibility and clarity in mind

  • Partner with internal stakeholders to support development/publication, collaborating cross-functionally with Creative Operations, Production & Sourcing

WHAT WE NEED

  • 3+ years of tabletop game design/development experience

  • A love for, and strong knowledge of, successful mass market retail party games

  • An understanding of fundamental game design principles and player motivations

  • Experience writing and editing game rules and "how to play" video scripts

  • A basic understanding of graphic design, UX principles, and tools including Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop

  • A basic understanding of organization/presentation tools, including Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides

This salary represents a range for the position and will ultimately depend on the individual's qualifications and years of experience, location, and is subject to change.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer we are committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunity to applicants and employees regardless of sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), race (including protected hairstyles such as dreadlocks, braids and twists), religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, gender (including gender identity and gender expression and/or the fact that an individual is transgender, transitioning or transitioned), color, ancestry, national origin, possession of a driver’s license, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information/trait/condition, marital or familial status, family care or medical leave status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, membership in military reserves, political affiliation, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation  We consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local, state and federal “ban the box” and “fair chance” laws. 

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