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Mid Level Game Designer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Game Designer

Kirkland, WA · On-site

$78K - $116K/yr

Cat Daddy is seeking a Game Designer to join our team of artists, engineers, and product managers ... Expert-level understanding of the mobile game landscape from a game design perspective, including ...

Game Designer

Kirkland, WA · On-site

$78K - $116K/yr

Cat Daddy is seeking a Game Designer to join our team of artists, engineers, and product managers ... Expert-level understanding of the mobile game landscape from a game design perspective, including ...

From character and level design to competitive gameplay and system design, help shape the future of ... As a Senior Game Designer, you'll own complex areas of the game, exercise strong creative judgment ...

If you do apply now and help us take our games to the next level! Responsibilities : * Drive the creation and refinement of game designs * Coordinate with the Game Director and Producer to help ...

$162K/yr

Game Designer (Puzzle) About us: Deep expertise. Personal and Industry evolution. Impeccable craft ... Strong interest in game design, level design, player psychology, and data science * Clear ...

Principal Game Designer

Austin, TX · On-site

$123 - $182/hr

Level Up Your Career with Zynga! At Zynga, we bring people together through the power of play. As a ... Analyze real-time feedback and metrics, and adjust game designs accordingly while maintaining live ...

Principal Game Designer

Austin, TX · On-site

$123K - $182K/yr

Level Up Your Career with Zynga! At Zynga, we bring people together through the power of play. As a ... Analyze real-time feedback and metrics, and adjust game designs accordingly while maintaining live ...

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 ... We are seeking individuals that share these values and are looking to level up themselves, the ...

Senior Game Designer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$90 - $150K/hr

Position Summary We are looking for an enthusiastic Game Designer based at our Chicago studio. You ... The noise level in the work environment is low. * May be required to sit for long and/or extended ...

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 ... We are seeking individuals that share these values and are looking to level up themselves, the ...

Technical Game Designer Remote - US and Canada only We are a small studio dedicated to crafting ... Then, improve the level editor's toolset to enable the rest of the design team to make full use of ...

Senior Game Designer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$90 - $150K/hr

Position Summary We are looking for an enthusiastic Game Designer based at our Chicago studio. You ... The noise level in the work environment is low. * May be required to sit for long and/or extended ...

Senior Game Designer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$90 - $150K/hr

Position Summary We are looking for an enthusiastic Game Designer based at our Chicago studio. You ... The noise level in the work environment is low. * May be required to sit for long and/or extended ...

Technical Game Designer Remote - US and Canada only We are a small studio dedicated to crafting ... Then, improve the level editor's toolset to enable the rest of the design team to make full use of ...

Senior Level Designer

Boston, MA · On-site

$78.40 - $145.60/hr

About the role WB Games Boston's Mobile Publishing is seeking a Senior Level Designer with a strong eye for visual design and deep experience designing action oriented playable ads. The role focuses ...

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How much do mid level game designer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for mid level game designer in the United States is $149,118.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $155,000.00 and $155,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Mid Level Game Designer vs Junior Game Designer?

AspectMid Level Game DesignerJunior Game Designer
Experience2-4 years0-2 years
ResponsibilitiesDesigns game mechanics, collaborates on features, refines gameplayAssists in design tasks, learns processes, supports senior designers
Skills & QualificationsPortfolio, basic scripting, understanding of game design principlesLearning portfolio, entry-level understanding of game design
Work EnvironmentCollaborative teams in game studios, project-basedSupport roles, learning-focused environment

The Mid Level Game Designer has more experience and takes on more complex design tasks compared to a Junior Game Designer. They are responsible for designing core mechanics and collaborating with teams, while Juniors focus on learning and supporting initial design efforts. This progression reflects increased skills, responsibilities, and industry familiarity.

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Game Designer

2K

Kirkland, WA • On-site

$78K - $116K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago


Job description

Cat Daddy Games is more than just a mobile video game company; we are a passionate and close-knit family of creators. Based in Kirkland, Washington, we combine our innovative spirit with the support and expertise of Take-Two Interactive to push the boundaries of what's possible in the gaming industry. With our focus on live service projects like WWE SuperCard and NBA 2K Mobile, we constantly strive to deliver engaging and unforgettable moments for our players. What We Need: Cat Daddy is seeking a Game Designer to join our team of artists, engineers, and product managers to collaborate on game feature designs and monetization strategies for free-to-play mobile games. The ideal candidate has shipped multiple F2P mobile games in a design role, from concept to live operations. This is an in-office position, located in Kirkland, WA.

What You Will Do:

Design new gameplay experiences including time-limited events, alternative game modes, and mini-games that add variety and excitement to the core game loop. Pitch and prototype creative concepts that align with player motivations, game themes, and business goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to balance fun, difficulty, and monetization across your designs. Build and maintain clear documentation, wireframes, and specs to communicate design intent.

Analyze player feedback and data to refine designs and identify opportunities for future content. Stay on top of mobile game trends and competitor features to ensure our game remains fresh and competitive. Who We Think Will be an Excellent Fit: 5+ years of game design experience, with a focus on free-to-play mobile games. Experience designing card-collecting, card-battling, and/or deck-building games is a plus! Bachelor's degree in a related field, and/or comparable, relevant work experience.

Expert-level understanding of the mobile game landscape from a game design perspective, including game economies, data analysis, and back-end environments. World-class communication skills, with proven ability to produce effective design documentation A great teammate who can collaborate with engineers and artists on game development. At Cat Daddy, we believe diversity of experience is fundamental to creating accessible and fun gaming experiences for all of our players. We encourage everyone to consider being a part of our team.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

By clicking on this link, you consent to the processing of your personal information by 2K Games, Inc. and its affiliate Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. in accordance with the Privacy Notice for Job Applicants. The Notice provides information about how we use your data and how you can exercise your right of access, rectification or deletion. If you need more information, please contact the Privacy Contact identified in the Notice.

Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com or catdaddy.com accounts. The pay range for this position in Washington at the start of employment is expected to be between $78,900 and $116,760 per Year.

However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company's discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.