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Playground Labs

Game Director - Remote

$150K/yr

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 ...

SciPlay

Director of Monetization

Austin, TX · On-site

  • Retirement

  • PTO

SciPlay currently offers nine core games, including social casino games Jackpot Party Casino, Gold Fish Casino Slots, Hot Shot Casino and Quick Hit Slots, and casual games MONOPOLY Slots, Bingo ...

Unity

Senior Software Engineer, Webshops

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$144K - $190K/yr

Preferred : • Experience in game monetization, webshops, e-commerce (especially loyalty, personalization, or growth mechanics), payments and checkout infrastructure, or developer-facing platforms.

2K

Mobile Ad Monetization Manager

Kirkland, WA · On-site

$85K - $126K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We have shipped games on almost every genre and platform, with a current focus on mobile games. What We Need We're looking for an experienced Mobile Ad Monetization Manager to join our team. In this ...

Xsolla

Site Reliability Engineer (Monetization)

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

Grounded in the belief in the future of video games, Xsolla is resolute in the mission to bring ... Own the application-level infrastructure of the Monetization domain: Helm charts, Terraform ...

2K

Mobile Ad Monetization Manager

Kirkland, WA · On-site

$85K - $126K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We have shipped games on almost every genre and platform, with a current focus on mobile games. What We Need We're looking for an experienced Mobile Ad Monetization Manager to join our team. In this ...

2K

Mobile Ad Monetization Manager

Kirkland, WA · On-site

$85K - $126K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We have shipped games on almost every genre and platform, with a current focus on mobile games. What We Need We're looking for an experienced Mobile Ad Monetization Manager to join our team. In this ...

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 ... If you make something free or cheap today, what does that mean for monetization six months from now?

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 ... If you make something free or cheap today, what does that mean for monetization six months from now?

Cat Daddy

Mobile Ad Monetization Manager

Kirkland, WA · On-site

$85K - $126K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We have shipped games on almost every genre and platform, with a current focus on mobile games. What We Need We're looking for an experienced Mobile Ad Monetization Manager to join our team. In this ...

Cat Daddy

Mobile Ad Monetization Manager

Kirkland, WA

$85K - $126K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We have shipped games on almost every genre and platform, with a current focus on mobile games. What We Need We're looking for an experienced Mobile Ad Monetization Manager to join our team. In this ...

Amazon

Senior UX Designer, Monetization

San Francisco, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Twitch is the world's biggest live streaming service, with global communities built around gaming ... Flexible PTO * Amazon Employee Discount About the team The Twitch UX Monetization team is ...

Amazon

Senior UX Designer, Monetization

San Francisco, CA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Twitch is the world's biggest live streaming service, with global communities built around gaming ... Flexible PTO * Amazon Employee Discount About the team The Twitch UX Monetization team is ...

Kimaru

Game Director

Strong grasp of game economy design, monetization strategies, and player lifecycle management. * Data-informed mindset: ability to interpret analytics and translate insights into design decisions.

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How much do game monetization jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for game monetization in the United States is $20.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.18 and $23.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Game Monetization vs Game Designer?

AspectGame MonetizationGame Designer
Primary FocusDeveloping strategies to generate revenue from gamesCreating game concepts, mechanics, and user experience
Skills & CredentialsData analysis, marketing, monetization modelsCreative design, programming, storytelling
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with marketing, analytics, and development teamsWorks closely with artists, developers, and product teams

Game Monetization specialists focus on maximizing revenue through strategies like in-app purchases and ads, while Game Designers concentrate on crafting engaging gameplay and user experience. Both roles are essential in the game industry but serve different purposes in the development and monetization process.

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

The most popular types of Game Monetization jobs are:

Infographic showing various Game Monetization job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 66% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,561 per year, or $20.9 per hour.

Game Director - Remote

Playground Labs

Remote

$150K/yr

Contractor

Re-posted 22 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.

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