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teamLFG

Senior Gameplay Designer (Combat & AI)

$118K - $177K/yr

... game on teamLFG. You will work closely with the entire Design Team designing, crafting, and ... RESPONSIBILITIES • An active member of a cross-discipline small team building new AI enemies ...

Epic Games (Portuguese)

Lead AI Designer

Cary, NC · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

What You'll Do Epic Games is looking for an experienced Lead AI Designer to join our cross-disciplinary development team, where you will own the vision and create innovative features. In this role ...

NAUGHTY DOG, LLC

$60 - $80/hr

Naughty Dog games have long been lauded for their evocative, character-driven stories and attention ... objects, and AI behaviors * Collaborating with the Design team to conceptualize, prototype ...

Age of Learning, Inc.

Lead UX/Game Designer

Glendale, CA · On-site

$116K - $152K/yr

The Lead UX/Game Designer will work across all of ABCmouse's game experiences: improving existing ... Leverage AI tools (e.g., Claude, Sc, or similar) to accelerate design exploration, prototyping ...

Epic Games (Portuguese)

$150 - $200/hr

What You'll Do Epic Games is looking for an experienced Lead AI Designer to join our ... cross‑disciplinary development team, where you will own the vision and create innovative features.

Age of Learning, Inc.

Lead UX/Game Designer

Glendale, CA · On-site +1

$140K - $165K/yr

The Lead UX/Game Designer will work across all of ABCmouse's game experiences: improving existing ... Leverage AI tools (e.g., Claude, Sc, or similar) to accelerate design exploration, prototyping ...

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How much do game designer ai jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for game designer ai 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 Game Designer Ai vs Game Programmer?

AspectGame Designer AiGame Programmer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Game Design, Computer Science, or related field; portfolioBachelor's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related; coding skills
Work EnvironmentDesign studios, game development teams, remoteProgramming teams, development studios, remote
Industry UsageDesigning game mechanics, storylines, and AI behaviorsWriting code, implementing game features, debugging
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

Game Designer Ai focuses on creating game concepts, mechanics, and AI behaviors, often working on the creative side. Game Programmers write the code that brings these designs to life, handling technical implementation. Both roles collaborate closely but differ in their core responsibilities and skill sets.

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Infographic showing various Game Designer Ai job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 76% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 63% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $149,118 per year, or $71.7 per hour.

Game Designer, Technical (Contingent)

Santa Monica, CA • On-site

Naughty Dog
PC Games • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Naughty Dogexternal

$56.70 - $65/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Re-posted 5 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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