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Escape Room Game Master

Saint Helens, OR · On-site

$20/hr

Come join Stelliform Studio Immersive experiences at the Spirit of Halloweentown Festival this Fall as a game master & help launch our premiere horror escape game booth. you'll be working as event ...

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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for game studio in Portland, OR is $22.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.05 and $25.24 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Game Studio job involves working in a team to design, develop, and produce video games. Roles vary widely, including game design, programming, art, animation, sound design, and quality assurance. Game studio employees collaborate to bring creative ideas to life, ensuring smooth gameplay and an engaging player experience. Depending on the studio's size, responsibilities may be highly specialized or involve multiple aspects of development.

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To thrive as a Game Studio, a team collectively needs strong skills in game design, programming, project management, and art production, often supported by degrees in computer science, graphic design, or related fields. Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as Unity or Unreal Engine, version control systems, and production pipelines is essential, along with relevant certifications. Excellent communication, creativity, and collaborative problem-solving are important soft skills for navigating multidisciplinary teamwork and evolving project requirements. These capabilities ensure the successful development, launch, and maintenance of high-quality games in a competitive market.

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Infographic showing various Game Studio job openings in Portland, OR as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 68% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,197 per year, or $22.2 per hour.

Escape Room Game Master

Stelliform Studio

Saint Helens, OR • On-site

$20/hr

Temporary

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Job description

Come join Stelliform Studio Immersive experiences at the Spirit of Halloweentown Festival this Fall as a game master & help launch our premiere horror escape game booth. you’ll be working as event staff for a pop up escape game inside the festival grounds with Acess to stage shows, vendors, other attractions & endless spooky fun in your free time. I’m looking for Escape room Game Masters with previous experience to run our pop up mini escape games.


The Escape Room Game Master plays a crucial role in delivering an engaging and immersive experience to players by facilitating games across multiple rooms within our facility. This role requires managing game flow, ensuring player safety, and setting up game equipment while developing a standard operating procedure & to interacting directly with customers.


These are Weekend shifts on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30am to 9:30pm during the Spirit of Halloweentown festival.

These are 11 hour long days with a total of 11 operations days & 1-3 setup days beforehand for a total of approximately 132 available working hours or to $2,420 If working all event days & up to $3000 including some setup & strike days. Applicants do NOT need to be available for all hours to be considered though full availability would be preferable, I understand these are long weekend days & expect partial availability from applicants. I am hoping to hire 3-4 game masters rotating total to fill a total of two positions. These are two Mini, pop-up escape game experiences running simultaneously. Staff will include two game masters, a host/front of house staff position, & myself (the attraction owner).

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate escape room games, guiding players through the experience
  • Interact professionally and positively with customers to ensure satisfaction
  • Monitor safety and enforce game rules throughout the session
  • Set up and reset multiple game rooms efficiently between sessions
  • Maintain and troubleshoot puzzles and game equipment
  • Manage game timing and communicate progress to players
  • Brief players on game procedures and expectations prior to start

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 6 months experience as an Escape Room Game Master

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong customer service skills
  • Effective time management
  • Excellent communication abilities
  • Creative problem solving
  • Basic technology proficiency
  • Ability to improvise when necessary