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teamLFG

Senior Gameplay Designer (Combat & AI)

$118K - $177K/yr

We are seeking a highly technical, creative, and team-oriented Senior Sandbox Designer to contribute to a new multiplayer action game on teamLFG. You will work closely with the entire Design Team ...

Itcharm

PA · On-site

$155K/yr

... Senior Languages Skills GameDev AI Tools Level Design Product Prototypin Unity / C++ basics We are ... Work closely with the Game Designer and founder to rapidly test new product ideas. * Ensure that ...

Hasbro

Associate Game Designer - D&D

Renton, WA · On-site

You'll write compelling, fun game content under the leadership of senior designers. Location & Work Arrangement This role is based in Renton, WA and follows a hybrid schedule, with in-office ...

Hasbro

Associate Game Designer - D&D

Renton, WA · On-site

$33.30 - $50/hr

You'll write compelling, fun game content under the leadership of senior designers. Location & Work Arrangement This role is based in Renton, WA and follows a hybrid schedule, with in-office ...

Games For Love

Esports Streamer

Lynnwood, WA · On-site +1

Company Description Games for Love is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that works to ease suffering, save lives, and create sustainable futures for children. We believe in the concept of ...

Games For Love

Esports Streamer

Lynnwood, WA · On-site

Esports Streamer Games for Love is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that works to ease suffering, save lives, and create sustainable futures for children. We believe in the concept of ...

Insomniac Games

Senior Gameplay Animator (CONTRACT)

OR · On-site +1

$105K - $120K/yr

... the game, supporting the creative, narrative vision, and technical requirements. The Senior ... Collaborate with Designers and Programmers to implement animations in engine using expert skills in ...

PlayStation Global

Senior Gameplay Animator

OR · On-site +1

$105K - $120K/yr

... the game, supporting the creative, narrative vision, and technical requirements. The Senior ... Collaborate with Designers and Programmers to implement animations in engine using expert skills in ...

Progressive Gaming

Game Mathematician I

Reno, NV

Overview As a Game Mathematician , you will play a key role in shaping the player experience by designing and analyzing the mathematical models behind our games. You will contribute across the full ...

Insomniac Games

Senior Gameplay Animator (CONTRACT)

$76.92 - $86.06/hr

... the game, supporting the creative, narrative vision, and technical requirements. The Senior ... Collaborate with Designers and Programmers to implement animations in engine using expert skills in ...

Progressive Gaming

Game Mathematician I

Austin, TX

Overview As a Game Mathematician , you will play a key role in shaping the player experience by designing and analyzing the mathematical models behind our games. You will contribute across the full ...

Progressive Gaming

Game Mathematician I

Chicago, IL

Overview As a Game Mathematician , you will play a key role in shaping the player experience by designing and analyzing the mathematical models behind our games. You will contribute across the full ...

Far Coder

$25K - $40K/mo

... the game, supporting the creative, narrative vision, and technical requirements. The Senior ... Collaborate with Designers and Programmers to implement animations in engine using expert skills in ...

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How much do entry level senior game designer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level senior game designer in the United States is $130,762.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $107,000.00 and $150,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How hard is it to get a job as an entry level senior game designer?

Securing an entry-level senior game designer position can be challenging due to the rarity of such roles, as senior titles typically require significant experience. Most employers look for candidates with a strong portfolio, proficiency in game design tools like Unity or Unreal Engine, and relevant internships or project work. Entry-level roles are more common, and advancing to a senior level usually involves several years of industry experience and demonstrated leadership skills.

How to become an entry level senior game designer?

To become an entry-level senior game designer, candidates typically need a bachelor's degree in game design, computer science, or a related field, along with strong skills in game development tools like Unity or Unreal Engine. Gaining experience through internships, personal projects, or a portfolio demonstrating design skills is essential, and knowledge of programming, storytelling, and user experience can help advance to senior roles more quickly.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Senior Game Designer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 64% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $130,762 per year, or $62.9 per hour.

Senior Gameplay Designer (Combat & AI)

Cheyenne, WY • On-site, Remote

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE)
Software Development • 1 - 5K employees
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$118K - $177K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Work with the design team to design, craft, and implement AI characters, enemy behaviors, and core systems such as navigation, perception, behavior, and combat prioritization.

  • Create and balance a suite of active and passive player items to extend and enhance player experience and act as meaningful upgrades.

  • Review content from multiple disciplines to ensure readability, game feel, and compelling gameplay, providing feedback as needed.

Job description

Are you on a mission to create games that bond players together into deeply invested communities? Do you spend your time thinking about how to build combat puzzles for players that have potential to create memorable teamplay moments? Are you excited to make gameplay that strongly cares about player intention, action game feel, and readability?

We are seeking a highly technical, creative, and team-oriented Senior Sandbox Designer to contribute to a new multiplayer action game on teamLFG. You will work closely with the entire Design Team designing, crafting, and implementing a robust suite of AI characters for use in an objective-based team game. You will collaborate with team members from other disciplines to drive cohesive gameplay vision. You will establish good design processes and evangelize them throughout the design team. Most importantly, you will work with a fun, dedicated, and cross discipline team devoted to turning a creative dream into a new franchise at PlayStation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

An active member of a cross-discipline small team building new AI enemies, player objectives, and the core systems that enable the creation of future AI, such as navigation, perception, behavior, and combat prioritization

Create and balance a suite of active and passive player items that can extend and amplify player base kits and act as meaningful inter-match upgrades

Review content created by multiple disciplines, giving feedback to ensure competitive readability, best in class game feel, and compelling fantasies

Create and maintain endearing characters that uphold IP quality, consistency, along with sandbox design principles

Work with audio, effects, 3D and animation to make in-game gameplay affordances clear to players

REQUIRED SKILLS

Intuitive understanding of how second-to-second action games work and why people play them

Fluency for collaboration with designers, artists, programmers, audio professionals, quality assurance and producers to achieve a common goal, with adaptability for how to work in a flexible work environment

Broad T-shaped rapid prototyping skills, with strong technical scripting ability and enough multi-disciplinary knowledge to quickly stub out gameplay ideas to evaluate their potential

Strong understanding of combat animation; is experienced in discussing anticipation, follow through, character and timing, and their impact on game readability and balance

Proven ability to build alignment and productively own feature direction without sacrificing empathy and collaboration with team contributors

Ability to operate autonomously and handle ambiguity, including giving and receiving feedback despite that ambiguity

Understanding of PvP game design and balance, getting the challenge level right for a wide variety of situations

Understanding of how systemically consistent, combinatoric game design can create player surprise and laughter

Outstanding oral and written communication skills

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Experience as a Sandbox/Gameplay Designer on a multiplayer action game, designing, documenting, and building combat/character systems

Experience delegating work or ownership of an area to multi-disciplinary peers

Knowledge and perspective from playing competitive team games

At SIE, 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 base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
In addition, this role is eligible for SIE's top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.

This is a flexible role that can be remote, with varying pay ranges based on geographic location. For example, if you are based out of Seattle, the estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.
$118,000-$177,000 USD

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