ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Game Director Salary Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Playground Labs

Game Director - Remote

$150K/yr

The Game Director will be responsible for working alongside executive management to marry core ... The actual base salary will be determined on an individual basis considering a number of factors ...

Templar Media

Lead Game Designer

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

Coordinate with the Game Director and Producer to help define scope, schedule design tasks and meet ... Templar offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package and a professional but non ...

Netflix

Creative Director, Creative Publishing

$260K - $480K/yr

About the Job Creative Publishing is Netflix's creative leadership for games, maintaining a ... You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To ...

Netflix

Creative Director, Creative Publishing

$260K - $480K/yr

About the Job Creative Publishing is Netflix's creative leadership for games, maintaining a ... You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To ...

Netflix

Creative Director, Creative Publishing

$260K - $480K/yr

About the Job Creative Publishing is Netflix's creative leadership for games, maintaining a ... You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To ...

Netflix

Creative Director, Creative Publishing

OR · On-site +1

$260K - $480K/yr

About the Job Creative Publishing is Netflix's creative leadership for games, maintaining a ... You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To ...

Catface

Showrunner

Austin, TX · On-site

$122K - $124K/yr

Serve as in-game Director during recordings, making real-time creative decisions that enhance ... Reports to:Senior Creative Producer Salary/Wages: 80-87K Location: Austin, TX Classification:

Catface

Showrunner

Austin, TX · On-site

$80K - $87K/yr

Serve as in-game Director during recordings, making real-time creative decisions that enhance ... Senior Creative Producer Salary/Wages: 80-87K Location: Austin, TX Classification: Exempt The is ...

Jordan Public Schools

Coach, C-Squad Baseball

Jordan, MN · On-site

$2.8K/wk

Responsible for daily coaching duties, including practices, games and clinics. All other coaching duties as assigned by Head Coach/Activities Director. SALARY: $2,822 REPORTS TO: Activities Director ...

Jordan Public Schools

Coach, Girls JV Soccer

Jordan, MN · On-site

$3.1K/wk

Responsible for daily coaching duties, including practices, games and clinics. All other coaching duties as assigned by Head Coach/Activities Director. SALARY: $3,100 REPORTS TO: Activities Director ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsGame Salary JobsGame Director Salary Jobs

Game Director Salary information

What is the difference between Game Director Salary vs Game Producer Salary?

AspectGame Director SalaryGame Producer Salary
Required CredentialsExperience in game design, leadership skillsProject management, organizational skills
Work EnvironmentCreative teams, development studiosProject oversight, coordination roles
Industry UsageHigh-level creative leadershipOperational and project management

Game Directors typically earn higher salaries due to their creative leadership and strategic responsibilities, while Game Producers focus on project management and coordination. Both roles are essential in game development, but Game Directors usually command higher compensation based on their leadership scope and experience.

How much do game directors make?

Game directors typically earn between $80,000 and $150,000 annually, depending on experience, company size, and location. Senior game directors or those working at major studios can earn higher salaries, often exceeding $200,000 with bonuses and profit sharing. Strong leadership skills and industry experience are essential for higher compensation in this role.

What does a game director actually do?

A game director oversees the development of a video game, guiding the creative vision, managing the development team, and ensuring the project meets quality and deadline standards. They coordinate between departments such as design, art, programming, and production, often making high-level decisions and providing leadership throughout the development process.
More about Game Director Salary jobs

What cities are hiring for Game Director Salary jobs?

Cities with the most Game Director Salary job openings:

What are the most commonly searched types of Game Salary jobs?

The most popular types of Game Salary jobs are:

What states have the most Game Director Salary jobs?

States with the most job openings for Game Director Salary jobs include:

What job categories do people searching Game Director Salary jobs look for?

The top searched job categories for Game Director Salary jobs are:

Game Director Salary jobs near you
Infographic showing various Game Director Salary job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution.

Game Director - Remote

Playground Labs

Remote

$150K/yr

Contractor

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

The Opportunity

Playground Labs is seeking a Game Director to set the product and design vision of a game while leading external teams to create engaging gameplay experiences. The Game Director will be responsible for working alongside executive management to marry core gameplay mechanics with live ops and monetization execution. Game Directors who have experience launching titles, managing remote teams and external parties, and running live ops will excel in this role.

This is a 100% remote position, and we welcome applications from qualified candidates worldwide.


Job Responsibilities

  • Create vision documents, product goals, design documents, that inform the contributors
  • Ensure design supports a gameplay-first player experience
  • Own, articulate, and evangelize product direction
  • Be a jack of all trades when necessary to generate the largest impact
  • Ensure game team is focused on decisions to produce the largest impact as quickly as possible
  • Act as a player advocate to ensure the highest level of usability, playability, and visual excitement
  • Establish standards and design systems for a fun and balanced experience for consumers
  • Give constructive feedback regarding game features and be able to accept feedback in kind Identify and champion game enhancements and improvements to other key stakeholders
  • Communicate effectively and clearly within and across teams, and to the game community


Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience making games
  • Able to develop and champion a strong design vision for marrying core gameplay mechanics to live ops and monetization strategies
  • Outstanding self-motivation and initiative
  • Able to work well in a team environment
  • Able to work creatively in a demanding technical environment
  • Must be able to deliver systems and features to a high standard of quality
  • Strong ability to analyze and adapt designs based on feedback and data
  • Collaborative, self-motivated, and effective time-management skills Strong analytical, oral and written communication skills
  • Quickly adapt to new tools, technologies and development methodologies
  • Passion for games and desire to create fun and engaging experiences
  • Experience in management role
  • Understand that while a great idea is important, great execution of said idea is even better (kudos to Nexon for this)


Preferred

  • Hobbyist or creator-type content production on the side as a personal, non-commercial pursuit
  • Hobbyist interest in emerging technologies, including but not limited to blockchain, AI, and social media


About Us

Playground Labs brings digital productivity to life in the metaverse. By developing decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and play-to-earn gaming products within the virtual world, Playground Labs builds next-generation infrastructure for the metaverse economy and enables everyone to generate real economic utility by playing the games they love. For more information, visit playgroundlabs.io.





















Compensation: In accordance with NY, CO, CA, and WA law, Playground Lab's provides a reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The compensation for this position in the above listed locations consists of a salary package in the range of $65,000-150,000 alongside awarded tokens for the projects in which they participate. The actual base salary will be determined on an individual basis considering a number of factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, relevant certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Apply