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Lead Technical Producer - Minecraft

Austin, TX ยท On-site

$75K - $100K/yr

Visit our YouTube Channels Aphmau Gaming Aphmau Shuki Aphmau Fantasy Visit our websites Aphmau ... What You'll Do * Own the architecture of CatFace's internal mod ecosystem, designing reusable ...

$12.25 - $16.75/hr

You love Minecraft ... From building to designing to playing, you love the game and really like seeing what people build.

$12.25 - $16.75/hr

You love Minecraft ... From building to designing to playing, you love the game and really like seeing what people build.

Software Engineer

Redmond, WA ยท On-site

$133K - $219K/yr

Overview At Mojang Studios, the creators of Minecraft, we are on a mission to build a better world ... Take a customer-centric approach while designing and implementing systems to build gameplay.

Familiarity with Minecraft lore is necessary, comfort integrating gaming culture references into ... Ability to interpret and apply feedback to refine content designed for children and young adults ...

About Shockbyte Have you ever jumped into a Minecraft world, battled in ARK, or built in Rust ... epic game nights. * Company Merch Packs - Hoodies, mugs, and stickers designed for our team.

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How much do minecraft game designer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for minecraft 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 does a Minecraft game designer do?

A Minecraft Game Designer is responsible for creating gameplay experiences, designing new features, mechanics, and content within the Minecraft universe. They collaborate with artists, programmers, and other team members to develop engaging worlds, challenges, and interactive elements that enhance the player's experience. Their role also involves playtesting, balancing game elements, and gathering feedback to continuously improve the game. Minecraft Game Designers need a strong understanding of game design principles, creativity, and familiarity with the Minecraft community and its expectations.

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

To thrive as a Minecraft Game Designer, you need strong skills in game design principles, creativity, and proficiency with scripting languages such as Java or Python, often supported by a degree in game design or a related field. Familiarity with Minecraft modding tools, level editors, and game engines is commonly required, as well as experience using collaborative platforms like GitHub. Exceptional problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills set standout designers apart by enabling effective collaboration and innovative gameplay solutions. These competencies are crucial for creating engaging player experiences and ensuring seamless integration of new features within the Minecraft ecosystem.

What are some common challenges faced by Minecraft game designers when balancing creativity with game mechanics?

Minecraft Game Designers often encounter the challenge of fostering player creativity while ensuring balanced and engaging gameplay mechanics. Since Minecraft emphasizes sandbox play, designers must design systems that are open-ended yet still provide structure and progression. Additionally, collaborating with developers and artists to implement new features without disrupting the existing player community or game balance requires strong communication and iterative testing. Balancing these elements is essential to maintain the game's appeal and longevity.

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Infographic showing various Minecraft Game Designer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 64% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $149,118 per year, or $71.7 per hour.

Minecraft Teaching Opportunities

Annapolis, MD โ€ข On-site

Concorde Education
Education Programs Administrationย โ€ขย 11 - 50 employees

$50/hr

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Job description

 POTENTIAL INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR INSTRUCTIONAL ASSIGNMENTS

Program: Minecraft Instructor Opportunities

Location: On-site at partner schools; varies by assignment

Teaching Mode: In Person

Grade Levels: Elementary, Middle, and High School; varies by assignment

Schedule: Typically 1–4 instructional service hours per week after school

Program Length: Commonly approximately 10 weeks per assignment

Start Dates: Opportunities become available throughout the school year

Compensation: Typical compensation of $50+ per completed instructional service hour, depending on assignment scope, experience, location, schedule, and agreed compensation

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Concorde Education is seeking independent instructional contractors to provide Minecraft-based enrichment services for K–12 students.

This is a potential independent contractor assignment, not an employee position. Contractors may choose whether to apply for, accept, decline, or ignore available opportunities.

Assignments vary by school, grade level, schedule, curriculum, available technology, Minecraft edition, classroom resources, and program objectives.

Concorde may provide curriculum guidance, lesson-plan suggestions, project ideas, instructional resources, or program objectives. Contractors may use their professional judgment to adapt instruction within the assignment scope and applicable site requirements.

ASSIGNMENT SCOPE

Depending on the accepted assignment, contractors may:

• Plan and facilitate engaging, age-appropriate Minecraft enrichment sessions;

• Introduce students to collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, digital citizenship, and problem-solving through Minecraft-based projects and activities;

• Adapt instruction based on student experience levels, site requirements, available technology, Minecraft platform, and program objectives;

• Support students in designing, building, exploring, collaborating, completing challenges, or developing creative projects within Minecraft, where applicable;

• Maintain a safe, respectful, inclusive, and age-appropriate learning environment;

• Communicate assignment-related needs or significant concerns with Concorde and school staff, as appropriate;

• Complete a brief session completion form after each scheduled session; and

• Follow applicable site safety, visitor, technology, emergency, and student-protection procedures.

EXAMPLE PROGRAM TOPICS

Assignments may include topics such as:

• Minecraft gameplay fundamentals, controls, navigation, and survival mechanics;

• Creative Mode building, design, and architectural challenges;

• Resource management, planning, and strategic problem-solving;

• Team-based construction projects and collaborative gameplay;

• Redstone fundamentals, simple automation, and engineering concepts;

• World design, creativity, storytelling, and project presentation;

• Digital citizenship, online safety, teamwork, and respectful collaboration; and

• Logical thinking, communication, creativity, and perseverance through project-based learning.

Specific curriculum, Minecraft edition, available technology, project requirements, and instructional activities vary by assignment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred qualifications include:

• At least 60 college credits, where required by the applicable assignment or site;

• Experience with Minecraft and a strong understanding of game mechanics, Creative Mode, Survival Mode, and collaborative gameplay;

• Experience teaching, tutoring, coaching, mentoring, or leading activities with school-age students;

• Strong communication, organization, and classroom facilitation skills;

• Availability to provide services for the accepted assignment schedule and communicate schedule issues as soon as reasonably practicable; and

• Familiarity with Chromebooks, Windows PCs, tablets, educational technology, or gaming platforms commonly used in school environments.

Preferred backgrounds may include educators, Minecraft instructors, STEM educators, technology instructors, esports coaches, camp counselors, youth program leaders, game designers, computer science students, and others with relevant instructional or gaming experience.

MATERIALS AND RESOURCES

Assignments may utilize school-provided computers, Chromebooks, Minecraft licenses, curriculum resources, lesson plans, project guides, educational technology, and other instructional materials, where available.

Contractors may use their own instructional methods and materials when appropriate, safe, age-appropriate, lawful, and consistent with the assignment scope and site requirements.

Purchases requiring reimbursement must be approved in writing by Concorde before they are incurred.

COMPENSATION

Compensation varies by assignment and agreed contractor terms. Many opportunities pay $50+ per completed instructional service hour with students.

Contractors may propose their desired compensation rate when applying. When proposing a rate, contractors should consider the overall assignment scope, including anticipated preparation, planning, commute, materials, schedule, and other business considerations.

Concorde may accept the proposed rate, decline the application, or provide a counteroffer based on the budget for the specific assignment.

Unless otherwise approved in writing, compensation is based on completed instructional service hours with students.

Payment for completed services is generally made by direct deposit on the fifteenth day of the month following the month in which services were completed, unless otherwise stated in the accepted assignment terms or required by applicable law.

APPLICATION AND ONBOARDING

Applicants selected to move forward may be invited to create a contractor profile and complete any required onboarding steps.

Applying, interviewing, receiving an invitation to create a profile, creating a profile, or completing onboarding does not guarantee selection, placement, or future assignment opportunities.

Potential assignments are subject to assignment fit, agreed compensation, completion of required onboarding, applicable background-check review, Fair Chance or pre-adverse action procedures where required, site-specific clearance requirements, and final written confirmation from Concorde Education.

Some assignments may require background-check authorization, fingerprinting, agency clearance, site-specific documentation, identification badges, technology training, or other compliance steps before services may begin.

Applicants should not provide criminal-history information unless and until requested through the appropriate legally compliant process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Concorde Education considers contractor applicants without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law and is committed to respectful, inclusive, and student-centered programming.