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Naughty Dog

Senior Game Designer (Combat)

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$145K - $181K/yr

Communicate with animation, programming, and art departments to effectively produce the assets and ... Mentor junior designers and contribute to the overall growth of the design team What skills you ...

Favorited

Social Content Producer

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Junior to Mid-level Company: favorited About favorited At favorited, we believe that digital ... If you're passionate about gaming and have a knack for gamifying everyday life, you'll thrive in ...

The HEAT Group

Marketing & Game Ops Intern

Miami, FL · On-site

$14.25 - $19.25/hr

Produce administrative materials for game operations, Jr. HEAT and Miami HEAT talent * Support the CMO and VP of Marketing on all special projects as needed * Administrative duties such as data entry ...

Hasbro

Sr Game Designer - D&D

Renton, WA · On-site

$112K - $168K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

... junior designers, and assisting in commissioning and managing freelance writers. If you thrive in a ... Collaborate with producers, project leads, editors, and graphic designers to build project ...

San Manuel Casino

Junior Sous Chef

Highland, CA

$49K - $67K/yr

... being produced, and that all food items needed for production are available to team members ... Participates in all Gaming Commission, IHS and other inspections. 4. Ensures all logs, requisitions ...

Palace Casino Resort

Jr. Specialty Chef - elementa

Pala, CA · On-site

$67K - $91K/yr

... items being produced and that all food items needed for production are available to staff ... Participates in all Gaming, IHS and all other inspections. * Maintains acceptable attendance record ...

AGBO

Senior Gameplay Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Both upcoming Avengers films are directed by Anthony and Joe Russo and co-produced by AGBO and ... Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, providing technical guidance and code reviews. * Perform ...

AGBO Films LLC

Senior Gameplay Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Both upcoming Avengers films are directed by Anthony and Joe Russo and co-produced by AGBO and ... Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, providing technical guidance and code reviews. * Perform ...

AGBO

Senior Gameplay Engineer

Raleigh, NC

Both upcoming Avengers films are directed by Anthony and Joe Russo and co-produced by AGBO and ... Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, providing technical guidance and code reviews. * Perform ...

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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior game producer in the United States is $123,552.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $124,000.00 and $126,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a junior game producer?

A Junior Game Producer supports the production team in managing game development projects. They help coordinate tasks, track progress, and ensure teams meet deadlines. Their responsibilities often include scheduling, documentation, communication between departments, and assisting with problem-solving. They work closely with designers, developers, and artists to keep the project on track. This entry-level role is ideal for those looking to grow into a full-fledged Game Producer.

What are the typical responsibilities of a junior game producer?

As a Junior Game Producer, you typically assist in planning, scheduling, and coordinating various aspects of game development, such as organizing meetings, tracking project milestones, and documenting progress. You’ll often serve as a communication bridge between designers, artists, programmers, and other stakeholders to help keep everyone aligned. Additionally, you may be responsible for spotting potential production issues early and ensuring that tasks are completed on time. This hands-on experience allows you to gain a deep understanding of the entire production pipeline and prepares you for advancement to more senior producer roles.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a junior game producer?

To thrive as a Junior Game Producer, you need foundational project management skills, an understanding of game development processes, and often a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Familiarity with project tracking tools like JIRA, Trello, or Asana, as well as basic knowledge of version control systems, is typically required. Strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to multitask are valuable soft skills that set candidates apart. These skills enable Junior Game Producers to effectively coordinate teams, manage timelines, and ensure projects move forward smoothly.

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Infographic showing various Junior Game Producer 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 $123,552 per year, or $59.4 per hour.

Senior Game Designer Combat

NAUGHTY DOG, LLC

Santa Monica, CA • On-site

$145.10 - $181.40/hr

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Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Ability to work onsite from our Santa Monica, CA based studio is required.

For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part II Remastered as well as a current generation remake of The Last of Us Part I for the PS5. We're also proud to say that The Last of Us Part I is now available for the first time on PC.

Naughty Dog games have long been lauded for their evocative, character-driven stories and attention to detail. We are committed to innovation within our games and as such have curated some of the top creative and technically innovative minds in the industry. We welcome diverse candidates and believe that a broad range of cultural and life experiences contribute to the overall well-being and success of the studio and the titles we craft together.

What you will do:
  • Pitch, design, implement, and own enemy NPC archetypes
  • Work with AI programmers to develop foundational NPC technology and implementing and tuning enemy AI behaviors
  • Work with animators to develop enemy locomotion and traversal, melee moves, ambient behaviors, and other custom abilities. Make every enemy archetype feel unique and memorable
  • Collaborate with the Design team to conceptualize, prototype, implement, tune, and balance gameplay mechanics and systems
  • Communicate with animation, programming, and art departments to effectively produce the assets and code support required for the enemies you’re owning
  • Write and maintain documentation that establishes the core vision of the enemy archetypes
  • Drive communication and collaboration for enemies you design and the levels they are in, ensuring communication across disciplines and meeting deadlines
  • Effective and respectful communicator and collaborator, both with other designers and members of other departments
  • Facilitate playtesting and feedback sessions to iterate on combat systems and fine-tune them based on player experiences
  • Mentor junior designers and contribute to the overall growth of the design team
What skills you will use:
  • 5+ years of industry experience in combat design and/or technical design for games, specifically focused on developing action-adventure or shooter games
  • At least one shipped title as a combat designer or similar role. Experience with behavior trees or similar NPC AI concepts preferred
  • Strong coding ability: Computer Science degree preferred though not required
  • Proficient in using game engines and tools (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity) for combat implementation and design scripting (C#, Lua, Visual Scripting)
  • Welcomes feedback on their work and embraces the "let's try it" mentality
  • Proficient and effective communication skills, including diagramming and sketching
  • Fluent in modern character action-adventure and shooter combat games. Maintains knowledge of the broader gaming landscape trends
  • Knowledge of narrative structure and how it intersects with gameplay and combat
  • A keen eye for detail in character action games, able to tune gameplay systems to make them feel smooth and impactful
  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills

The estimated USA base pay range for this zone (Los Angeles area) is listed below. This role may be eligible for additional compensation packages that includes annual bonus and other incentive plans.

$145,100 - $181,400 USD

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