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MrBeast

Game Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$182K/yr

Game Designer (Experience & Systems) About the Role We're looking for an exceptional Game Designer ... You'll design the mechanics, UI, UX, progression, and reward systems that power games and ...

ARRISE

Game Designer

$158K/yr

Define and deliver the overall game vision, including game mechanics, play style, and theme * Collaborate closely with mathematicians, artists, animators, and sound designers to bring your game to ...

ARRISE

Game Designer

$154K/yr

Define and deliver the overall game vision, including game mechanics, play style, and theme * Collaborate closely with mathematicians, artists, animators, and sound designers to bring your game to ...

Itcharm

PA · On-site

$155K/yr

... Designer to help turn new ideas into playable prototypes. This is a hands-on role at the ... Develop and prototype game mechanics, primarily for word and puzzle games : word splitting, letter ...

Goliath

Tabletop Game Designer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$153K/yr

The Game Designer will turn early-stage ideas into engaging, intuitive, and commercially viable ... Maintain a strong working knowledge of current and historical board games, gameplay mechanics ...

Goliath

Tabletop Game Designer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$153K/yr

The Game Designer will turn early-stage ideas into engaging, intuitive, and commercially viable ... gameplay, refining mechanics, writing rules, and collaborating with internal teams and external ...

Goliath

WI · On-site

$141K/yr

The Game Designer will turn early-stage ideas into engaging, intuitive, and commercially viable ... Maintain a strong working knowledge of current and historical board games, gameplay mechanics ...

Goliath

Tabletop Game Designer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$176K/yr

The Game Designer will turn early-stage ideas into engaging, intuitive, and commercially viable ... gameplay, refining mechanics, writing rules, and collaborating with internal teams and external ...

Goliath

Tabletop Game Designer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$176K/yr

The Game Designer will turn early-stage ideas into engaging, intuitive, and commercially viable ... gameplay, refining mechanics, writing rules, and collaborating with internal teams and external ...

Goliath

Tabletop Game Designer

Seattle, WA

$176K/yr

The Game Designer will turn early-stage ideas into engaging, intuitive, and commercially viable ... Maintain a strong working knowledge of current and historical board games, gameplay mechanics ...

Goliath

Tabletop Game Designer

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$148K/yr

The Game Designer will turn early-stage ideas into engaging, intuitive, and commercially viable ... Maintain a strong working knowledge of current and historical board games, gameplay mechanics ...

TapBlaze, LLC

Game Designer, Casual F2P

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$65K - $95K/yr

What You'll Do Design New Game Mechanics & Features Concept, prototype, and iterate on new gameplay ... Improve Existing Designs Without Alienating Players When improving or rebalancing existing features ...

Goliath

Tabletop Game Designer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$154K/yr

Strong understanding of gameplay mechanics, player psychology, pacing, balance, accessibility, and age-appropriate design. * Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to explain ...

TapBlaze

Game Designer, Casual F2P

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$167K/yr

We need a game designer who actually plays casual F2P mobile games, not someone who tolerates them ... You'll design new mechanics and improve existing ones for Good Pizza, Great Pizza (300M+ downloads ...

TapBlaze

Game Designer, Casual F2P

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$167K/yr

We need a game designer who actually plays casual F2P mobile games, not someone who tolerates them ... You'll design new mechanics and improve existing ones for Good Pizza, Great Pizza (300M+ downloads ...

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How much do game mechanic designer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for game mechanic designer in the United States is $23.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a game mechanic designer?

Game Mechanic Designers are professionals who create and balance the underlying systems and rules that define how a video game functions. They focus on developing engaging and fair gameplay mechanics, such as combat systems, progression, scoring, and player interactions. Their role involves collaborating with other team members, prototyping new features, and iterating on mechanics based on playtesting feedback to ensure a fun and cohesive player experience.

How does a game mechanic designer typically collaborate with other team members during the development process?

Game Mechanic Designers work closely with various departments, such as art, programming, and narrative teams, to ensure game mechanics are both engaging and feasible to implement. They often participate in brainstorming sessions, prototype creation, and playtesting to refine mechanics in response to feedback. Effective communication and adaptability are essential, as designers must balance their creative vision with technical constraints and player experience goals. Collaboration tools and regular meetings help keep everyone aligned throughout the project lifecycle.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a game mechanic designer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Game Mechanic Designer, you need expertise in game design principles, strong analytical skills, and often a degree in game design or a related field. Familiarity with game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine, as well as proficiency in scripting languages and version control systems, is typically required. Creativity, collaboration, and effective communication help designers craft engaging gameplay and work efficiently with multidisciplinary teams. These skills ensure that game mechanics are both innovative and functional, resulting in compelling player experiences.

What is the difference between Game Mechanic Designer vs Level Designer?

AspectGame Mechanic DesignerLevel Designer
Primary FocusDesigning core gameplay mechanics and systemsCreating and designing game levels and environments
Skills & QualificationsKnowledge of game systems, scripting, creativityLevel design tools, spatial awareness, creativity
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with designers, programmers, artistsWorks closely with artists, programmers, and game designers
Industry UsageCommon in game development teams across genresOften found in AAA and indie game studios

While both roles involve creative design, the Game Mechanic Designer focuses on developing the fundamental gameplay systems, whereas the Level Designer specializes in crafting the environments players explore. Both roles require collaboration and creativity but serve different aspects of game development.

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Infographic showing various Game Mechanic Designer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,320 per year, or $23.7 per hour.

Game Mechanics Designer

Foster City, CA • On-site

RTL2 Fernsehen GmbH & Co. KG
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$180K/yr

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Job description

Matrix is an early-stage (5 employees; pre-product; recently raised $3M from Galaxy, Samsung, Sam Altman, Dapper Labs, etc.) startup. Our first product gamifies fan engagement for creators and other digital brands. In the future, we’ll explore ownership, how creators can fully own their brand, and how fans can own the brands they consume. Matrix becomes a game in and of itself. We want our users to enjoy using Matrix just as much as League of Legends, Fortnite, or any other game. You must have deep experience with designing game mechanics, for video games or otherwise. You should understand key mechanic frameworks and how to apply it to something outside the realm of traditional gaming.

You are:
  • Interested in the creator/digital economy and building out new entertainment systems
  • Excited about crypto, the possibilities of decentralization, and the future of ownership
  • Happy to work in uncertainty and ambiguity while making decisions
  • Able to move and ship quickly, while iterating on prior products
  • Able to wear many hats and are very flexible. We are a small company, and need people to extend beyond their immediate job
  • Ideally a gamer and passionate about video games
You will:
  • Work closely with lead team to make our core product feel like a video game
  • Work on the gamification of our app and seek to turn the boring fun
  • Communicate game mechanics to designers to get them built out in our app
Qualifications:
  • Deep experience with game design
  • Ideally experience with designing quest-based systems and/or game economies
  • Familiarity with common video game language and paradigms, particularly those from free-to-play mobile games (e.g. "battle pass", "gacha")
  • Ideally US based, but we can potentially work remotely from anywhere
Benefits:
  • Healthcare insurance/stipend
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Gym stipend
  • Equipment stipend
  • Stock options
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