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Full Time Senior Game Designer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The Senior Game Designer leads the development of new slot game designs, themes, game flow, and overall vision, ensuring high-quality execution by artists, animators, and developers.

We're looking for a Senior Game Designer to play a leadership role on the project. We are a remote-first studio headquartered in San Francisco, California. Core Responsibilities: * Creative direction:

As a Senior Game Designer, you'll own complex areas of the game, exercise strong creative judgment, and help guide features from initial vision through polished player-facing experiences. In this ...

Senior Game Designer

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$80 - $150K/hr

Job Type Full-time Description Join the Fun at Arrow International! Arrow International is the ... Position Summary We are looking for an enthusiastic Game Designer based at our Chicago studio. You ...

Senior Game Designer

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$80 - $150K/hr

Position Summary We are looking for an enthusiastic Game Designer based at our Chicago studio. You will create compelling prize-first 'slot-like' concepts working with all game-design disciplines to ...

Senior Game Designer

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$80 - $150K/hr

Position Summary We are looking for an enthusiastic Game Designer based at our Chicago studio. You will create compelling prize-first 'slot-like' concepts working with all game-design disciplines to ...

We are seeking a Senior Game Designer to work with our design team to conceptualize and build Dungeons & Dragons products. In this role, you'll help craft the future of D&D by designing and writing ...

Senior Game Designer (Combat)

Santa Monica, CA ยท On-site

$145K - $181K/yr

Mentor junior designers and contribute to the overall growth of the design team What skills you will use: * 5+ years of industry experience in combat design and/or technical design for games ...

Sr Game Designer - D&D

Renton, WA ยท On-site

$112K - $168K/yr

We are seeking a Senior Game Designer to work with our design team to conceptualize and build Dungeons & Dragons products. In this role, you'll help craft the future of D&D by designing and writing ...

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 ...

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How much do full time senior game designer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time 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.

What is the difference between Full Time Senior Game Designer vs Full Time Game Designer?

AspectFull Time Senior Game DesignerFull Time Game Designer
Experience LevelTypically 5+ years, leadership responsibilitiesEntry to mid-level, focus on design tasks
ResponsibilitiesLeading design projects, mentoring, high-level concept developmentCreating game mechanics, level design, supporting project goals
CredentialsPortfolio, relevant industry experience, possibly leadership trainingPortfolio, relevant education or experience
Work EnvironmentCollaborative teams, often in senior or lead rolesDesign teams, collaborative but less leadership focus

The main difference between a Full Time Senior Game Designer and a Full Time Game Designer lies in experience, responsibilities, and leadership. Senior designers typically have more industry experience, lead design efforts, and mentor junior staff, while game designers focus on executing design tasks. Both roles require strong portfolios and industry knowledge, but senior roles involve higher-level strategic input and team leadership.

How much do full time senior game designers make?

Full-time senior game designers typically earn between $70,000 and $120,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and company size. They often have strong skills in game development tools like Unity or Unreal Engine and may require several years of industry experience.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Senior Game Designer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $130,762 per year, or $62.9 per hour.

Sr. Game Designer

San Antonio, TX โ€ข Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago


Job description

**Please note that casino -style gaming experience is required.

We take immense pride in the games we create and the team behind them. As a group of skilled and diverse professionals, we always ask ourselves, “What’s next?” Our drive for continuous improvement pushes us to evolve, innovate, and strive for excellence in everything we do.

Creativity and collaboration are at the core of our process. Each team member brings unique expertise, working independently yet cohesively to craft exceptional experiences. Our passion fuels us to surpass expectations, shape games that stand out, and get the essence of Las Vegas to players worldwide.

While headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, we operate as a fully remote team, providing opportunities to those living anywhere in Nevada or Texas. We thrive on clear communication and strong connections, making our creative process seamless and successful.

Qualifications & Responsibilities:

  • The Senior Game Designer leads the development of new slot game designs, themes, game flow, and overall vision, ensuring high-quality execution by artists, animators, and developers.
  • Responsibilities include creating and reviewing game concepts, verifying software quality, managing documentation for regulatory submission, and overseeing multiple projects from start to finish.
  • Acts as a project manager, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, maintaining project timelines, and using tools like JIRA to assign tasks and track progress.
  • Continuously tests in-development games to ensure functionality and production value meet design expectations and collaborates with other designers to resolve common issues.
  • Requires a bachelor’s degree in mathematics or a related field (or equivalent experience) and at least 5 years of experience in slot game design and development, with a strong background in mathematics or quality assurance.

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