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Socket.dev

Principal Game Designer

Austin, TX · On-site

$123 - $182/hr

... Designer to work on one of our new mobile games ... This role leads and participates in direct design and creative input on content and system design ...

Zynga

Principal Game Designer

Austin, TX · On-site

$123K - $182K/yr

... Designer to work on one of our new mobile games ... This role leads and participates in direct design and creative input on content and system design ...

Valicy

3D Artist

Wilmington, NC

We make games. We also make the machines they run on. What we're building matters. How we treat ... 3D designs - Skilled in Photoshop - Ability to sculpt stylized assets or characters in Zbrush ...

Hasbro

Sr Game Designer - D&D

Renton, WA · Hybrid

We are seeking a Senior Game Designer to work with our design team to conceptualize and build ... Work with art directors to write art orders for D&D products * Break down large design projects and ...

teamLFG

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... 3D and animation to make in-game gameplay affordances clear to players REQUIRED SKILLS Intuitive ... with designers, artists, programmers, audio professionals, quality assurance and producers to ...

Hardsuit Labs

Level / Game Designer - Senior

Seattle, WA · Remote

$80K - $120K/yr

... designers to foster a culture of excellence WHAT YOU'LL BRING * 8+ years of professional game ... Director of Design * Department: Design * Work Location: Fully Remote * Employment status ...

Socket.dev

Design Director - 3D Environments

Boston, MA · On-site

$120 - $170/hr

... Director (3D environments) with an uncompromising eye for environmental design to join our team ... Partner with designers, producers and fabrication partners to ensure every detail is intentional ...

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As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for director 3d game designer in the United States is $149,118.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $155,000.00 and $155,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director 3D Game Designer vs 3D Game Artist?

AspectDirector 3D Game Designer3D Game Artist
Primary RoleOversees game design, mechanics, and overall creative visionCreates 3D models, textures, and visual assets for games
Required SkillsGame design, project management, leadership, 3D modeling, animation3D modeling, texturing, sculpting, rendering
Work EnvironmentDesign teams, creative departments, project managementArt departments, production teams, technical artists
Industry UsageUsed in game development studios for leadership rolesUsed in art and asset creation teams within game studios

The main difference is that the Director 3D Game Designer focuses on leading game design and creative direction, while the 3D Game Artist specializes in creating visual assets. Both roles require 3D skills, but their responsibilities and focus areas differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Director 3D Game Designer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $149,118 per year, or $71.7 per hour.

Game Designer, Technical (Contingent)

Naughty Dog

Santa Monica, CA • On-site

$56.70 - $65/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner, Yoh Enterprise Solutions. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position.
This is a hybrid / onsite position.
For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part II Remastered as well as a current generation remake of The Last of Us Part I for the PS5 . We're also proud to say that The Last of Us Part I is now available for the first time on PC.
Naughty Dog games have long been lauded for their evocative, character-driven stories and attention to detail. We are committed to innovation within our games and as such have curated some of the top creative and technically innovative minds in the industry. We welcome diverse candidates and believe that a broad range of cultural and life experiences contribute to the overall well-being and success of the studio and the titles we craft together.
What you will do:
  • Prototyping, implementing, and owning gameplay scenarios, narrative sequences, interactive objects, AI behaviors, and other mechanics and systems.
  • Communicating with animation, programming, and art departments to effectively produce the assets and code support required for the areas you're owning.
  • Collaborating closely with lead designers and directors to effectively act on feedback and quickly iterate.

What skills will you use:
  • 2+ years of industry experience in Technical Design for games
  • Strong programming ability (Computer Science undergraduate degree
  • ‭ preferred)
  • Understanding of narrative principles and how to convey emotion through gameplay
  • Proficiency in 3D math
  • Fluent in C++, C#, Lua, or other text-based scripting language
  • Self-starter with excellent communication and teamwork skills

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Bonus Skills
  • ‭Experience developing third-person action games
  • Experience making improvements to tools and workflows
  • ‭Experience with the following areas of design
    • Behavior Trees
    • Melee
    • Combat Systems
    • Enemy & boss design

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‭Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression, and gender reassignment), race (including color, nationality, ethnic, national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.
We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees, and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
At SIE, working with our partners, we consider several factors when setting each role's base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.
Please note that the individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. Click here to learn more.
The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.
$56.70-$65 USD
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