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Entrylevel Video Game Designer Jobs in Riverside, CA

Round One Entertainment

Associate

Moreno Valley, CA · On-site

$17 - $18.75/hr

Facility-Mechanic Round One Entertainment is looking to hire a part-time, non-exempt Entry Level Mechanic. Wage: $17.00 - 18.75/Hour NO EXPERIENCE IS NECCESSARY Are you into video games, bowling ...

Round One Entertainment

Associate

City Of Industry, CA · On-site

$17 - $18.75/hr

Facility-Mechanic Round One Entertainment is looking to hire a part-time, non-exempt Entry Level Mechanic. Are you into video games, bowling, karaoke? Are you friendly, outgoing? Do you enjoy being ...

Round One Entertainment

Associate

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

$17 - $18.75/hr

Facility-Mechanic Round One Entertainment is looking to hire a part-time, non-exempt Entry Level Mechanic. Wage: $17.00 - 18.75/Hour NO EXPERIENCE IS NECCESSARY Are you into video games, bowling ...

Round One Entertainment

Associate

Mission Viejo, CA · On-site

$19 - $20.75/hr

Facility-Mechanic Round One Entertainment is looking to hire a part-time, non-exempt Entry Level Mechanic. Are you into video games, bowling, karaoke? Are you friendly, outgoing? Do you enjoy being ...

AerServ

Sales Associate

Irvine, CA · On-site

$15 - $20.50/hr

... video. Over 2,000 websites and apps rely on AerServ's best-in-class mobile monetization that ... The Publisher Sales team builds and strengthens relationships with large mobile games, apps ...

AerServ

Sales Associate

Irvine, CA · On-site

$15 - $20.50/hr

... video. Over 2,000 websites and apps rely on AerServ's best-in-class mobile monetization that ... The Publisher Sales team builds and strengthens relationships with large mobile games, apps ...

Lumimeds

Head of Performance Creative

Calimesa, CA · Remote

... designing statics, editing video, building landing page concepts, and iterating fast based on data ... volume game and you're the engine * Write direct response copy that converts: hooks, headlines ...

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How much do entrylevel video game designer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for entrylevel video game designer in Riverside, CA is $19.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $21.06 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entrylevel Video Game Designer vs Junior Game Developer?

AspectEntrylevel Video Game DesignerJunior Game Developer
Required SkillsGame design principles, creativity, basic programming knowledgeProgramming, software development, coding skills
Work EnvironmentDesign teams, creative departments, collaborative settingsDevelopment teams, coding environments, technical settings
Common CertificationsGame design courses, portfolio projectsProgramming certifications, coding bootcamps
Industry UsageGame studios, entertainment companiesGame studios, tech companies

While both roles often require a passion for gaming and related skills, an Entrylevel Video Game Designer focuses on creating game concepts, storylines, and gameplay mechanics, whereas a Junior Game Developer primarily handles coding and technical implementation. Understanding these differences helps aspiring professionals choose the right career path in the gaming industry.

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Infographic showing various Entrylevel Video Game Designer job openings in Riverside, CA as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 65% Full Time, and 35% Part Time. Highlights an 91% In-person, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,270 per year, or $19.4 per hour.
Associate/Staff - Quest Designer

Associate/Staff - Quest Designer

Obsidian Entertainment

Irvine, CA • On-site

$87K - $135K/yr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Obsidian is looking for a designer passionate about creating amazing worlds and gameplay experiences to join us in developing our next great multi-platform RPG.
At Obsidian, Quest Designers build our core game experience. They invent the places and quests that fill our worlds and then build them with our tools in collaboration with the larger team to bring them to life in game. The ideal candidate is someone who loves RPG gaming, be that on the dining table, a monitor, or a video call. We're looking for someone who can create fun, deep, engaging stories and adventures and adapt them on the fly to suit a player's choices and needs.
This position requires the ability to work onsite or in a hybrid capacity at the Obsidian Entertainment office in Irvine, CA.
Responsibilities
  • Design and implement quest and area content in Unreal Engine and proprietary tools
  • Script quests with branching dialogues and player choices, setting up encounters, filling the world with details and lore, inventing new places with history, culture, and problems, populating our world and bringing it to life
  • Understand and internalize the game's creative vision to make awesome creative decisions
  • Work with other designers and the game's directors to ensure content is part of a cohesive open-world experience
Requirements
  • Extensive experience as a game master and player for tabletop RPGs
  • Experience creating quests/missions on paper or digitally
  • A solid design sense, good communication and organization skills, and the ability to work with team members in a collaborative, goal-oriented way
  • Ability to receive and apply feedback iteratively on content
Pluses
  • Familiarity with Obsidian games
  • Video game development experience
  • Experience working with Unreal Engine
  • Experience in the writing and creating of tabletop games or supplemental materials for existing RPGs (such as modules)
Portfolio Requirements
  • Examples and demonstrations of game master experience. This could include any of the following: videos/streams of game mastering, maps, written modules or compendiums for D&D or other tabletop games
  • Includes videos, screenshots, and/or design documents

Obsidian Entertainment is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
The estimated base pay range for this role is:
  • $87,600 - $135,900 per year

Please, no phone calls or drop-ins. We only accept electronic applications.

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