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As of Jul 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for game maker in Iowa is $16.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.32 and $18.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Game Maker do?

A Game Maker is responsible for designing, developing, and programming video games. They may work on various aspects of game creation, including coding, story development, character design, and gameplay mechanics. Game Makers often use specialized software and game engines like Unity or GameMaker Studio to bring their ideas to life. Their role can vary from indie development to working within larger game studios.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Game Maker position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Game Maker, you need strong skills in game design, programming (often using languages like C# or C++), and a solid understanding of player experience and mechanics, typically supported by a relevant degree or portfolio. Proficiency with industry-standard game development engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine, and knowledge of asset creation or scripting tools, is highly beneficial. Creativity, teamwork, and effective problem-solving are crucial soft skills for innovating and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams. These abilities are essential to produce engaging, high-quality games that meet project deadlines and player expectations.

What does a typical workday look like for a Game Maker?

A typical workday for a Game Maker involves a mix of designing gameplay mechanics, coding features, and collaborating with artists and sound designers to bring a game concept to life. You might spend mornings in team meetings to discuss project goals, followed by focused development time refining levels, fixing bugs, or playtesting. Communication with other team members is frequent, as Game Makers often give and receive feedback to ensure a cohesive final product. The environment can be dynamic and deadline-driven, but it's also highly creative and rewarding as your ideas take shape in a finished game.

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General Production Associate (Nights)

American Games

Council Bluffs, IA • On-site

$14.50 - $17.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

DEPARTMENT: Finishing (Bingo)
LOCATION: American Games (504 34th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA)
SCHEDULE: Monday - Thursday (2:00 PM - 12:00 AM)

What You'll Do

This position is a full-time permanent position in a manufacturing environment. This position will be responsible for assisting in the manufacturing of charitable and lottery gaming products, including pull-tab tickets (break-open tickets) and bingo paper.

This position will play a key role in duties specific to; Auto Collator Delivery, Bonzai Delivery, Boxer, Caser, Cutter Helper, Hand Collator, Hand Collator Feeder, Gluer Helper, Label Maker, Material Handler, Order Puller, Packer, Palletizer, Racker, Shrink Wrapper, Slitter Feeder, Slitter Final Checker, Slitter Mixer/Stacker or Taper.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities Include:

  • Mixes and stacks strips of Pull-Tabs
  • Place slit deals of pull-tabs onto the bed of a cutter machine. Check serial numbers of the tickets to make sure they are not mixed. Check print quality of serial numbers to insure readability
  • Separate books of Bingo paper
  • Remove and package folded material from Bonzai folder
  • Move materials and production skids as needed
  • Print deal labels and label flares and label cartons of pull-tabs and pull-tab flares
  • Pack pull-tab tickets into boxes and shrink-wrapped books of bingo paper in corrugated cartons
  • Responsible for assembling product boxes as per customer requirements
  • Shrink Wrap boxes of Pull-Tabs and books of Bingo paper
  • Close and seal product boxes, affix required seals, match flares to product and move product to next station
  • Place deal boxes into master cases, create & affix master carton labels, palletize master cartons
  • Place boxes of bingo paper on a pallet for shipping
  • Pad sets of Bingo paper and assist Cutter Operator
  • Collate multicolored sheets of paper
  • Responsible for loading game sheets on Tabs Collator as directed by the operator
  • Jog and remove sets of Bingo paper from the Bingo Auto Collator
  • Operate a floor mounted scissor lift from which Pull Tab sets are removed and fanned out onto a non-stop feeding mechanism
  • Communicate and coordinate with the Gluer Operator
  • Pull sets of bingo paper and stage the paper for the collation department
  • Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

  • High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent work experience
  • Basic Math Skills
  • Ability to work under supervision
  • Ability to read and follow printed and oral instructions
  • Ability to operate computer using basic data entry skills
  • Ability to complete assignments in a timely manner with some supervision
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Ability to work well in a diverse environment.
  • External candidates must be a US Citizen/Permanent Resident.

TOTAL REWARDS

Competitive Salary | Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Benefits | Employee Assistance Program | Tuition Reimbursement | Generous Paid Time Off | 401k with Company Match | Profit Sharing | Unlimited Referral Bonus Earning Potential | And More!


Ensuring the safety of our employees and compliance with industry regulations is our top priority. Therefore, our company enforces a zero-tolerance policy regarding substance abuse and criminal activity. All job offers are contingent upon passing a rigorous background check and drug screen. Failure to meet these requirements will result in disqualification from the hiring process.

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