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ARRISE

Senior Mathematician

ABOUT THE ROLE We're building a brand-new, US-based, fully remote game studio developing new slot ... In this role, you'll work with an experienced Game Designer to create new slot game math models ...

ARRISE

Senior Mathematician

$108K - $123K/yr

ABOUT THE ROLE We're building a brand-new, US-based, fully remote game studio developing new slot ... In this role, you'll work with an experienced Game Designer to create new slot game math models ...

teamLFG

Senior Game Engineer - Graphics

$160K - $240K/yr

As a Senior Game Engineer - Graphics on teamLFG, you will work closely with artists, designers and ... This is a flexible role that can be remote, with varying pay ranges based on geographic location.

Games For Love

Esports Streamer

Lynnwood, WA · On-site +1

... gaming into the lives of our junior gamers in hospitals around the country. We plan to help 10 ... Additional Information Benefits: * Work from anywhere on earth - 100% remote * Massive networking ...

System One

Junior Architectural Designer

Ship Bottom, NJ · Remote

$50K - $55K/yr

This is not a remote position.** Junior Architectural Designer: We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Architectural Designer to join our growing team. This is a great opportunity ...

System One

Junior Architectural Designer

Ship Bottom, NJ · Remote

$50K - $55K/yr

This is not a remote position.** Junior Architectural Designer: We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Architectural Designer to join our growing team. This is a great opportunity ...

System One

Junior Architectural Designer

Ship Bottom, NJ · Remote

$50K - $55K/yr

This is not a remote position.** Junior Architectural Designer: We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Architectural Designer to join our growing team. This is a great opportunity ...

System One

Junior Architectural Designer

Ship Bottom, NJ · Remote

$50K - $55K/yr

This is not a remote position.** Junior Architectural Designer: We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Architectural Designer to join our growing team. This is a great opportunity ...

System One

Junior Architectural Designer

Ship Bottom, NJ · Remote

$50K - $55K/yr

This is not a remote position.** Junior Architectural Designer: We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Architectural Designer to join our growing team. This is a great opportunity ...

System One

Junior Architectural Designer

Ship Bottom, NJ · Remote

$50K - $55K/yr

This is not a remote position.** Junior Architectural Designer: We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Architectural Designer to join our growing team. This is a great opportunity ...

ARRISE

Associate Mathematician

ABOUT THE ROLE We're building a brand-new, US-based, fully remote game studio developing new slot ... In this role, you'll work with an experienced Game Designer to create new slot game math models ...

ARRISE

Associate Mathematician

$15 - $19.75/hr

ABOUT THE ROLE We're building a brand-new, US-based, fully remote game studio developing new slot ... In this role, you'll work with an experienced Game Designer to create new slot game math models ...

Innovative Design Build

Junior Designer

Atlanta, GA · On-site +1

$45K - $55K/yr

Junior Designer - Innovative Design Build Join Our Design Team! Do you love turning ideas into ... Flexible hours and remote work options * Growth: Bonus opportunities Local Travel: This role ...

SpiderWare

Video Game QA Tester

We're a remote team of ~20, we hire from anywhere in the world, and we care about one thing above ... Work directly with engineers and designers to get problems actually solved, not just filed * Verify ...

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote junior game designer in the United States is $56,698.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,500.00 and $65,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote junior game designer?

A Remote Junior Game Designer is an entry-level role in game development that involves assisting in designing game mechanics, levels, and narratives while working remotely. Responsibilities may include brainstorming ideas, creating design documents, balancing gameplay, and collaborating with developers and artists. Strong creativity, problem-solving skills, and knowledge of game design principles are essential. This role often requires proficiency in game engines and basic scripting. It provides an opportunity to gain experience in the gaming industry while working from anywhere.

What does a remote junior game designer do?

A typical workday for a Remote Junior Game Designer involves collaborating with senior designers and developers on game features, creating design documentation, and playtesting mechanics for balance and engagement. You may spend significant time using software tools to prototype ideas, review feedback, and participate in virtual meetings to refine concepts with the broader team. Regular communication with artists, programmers, and project managers is essential to align vision and deliverables. This remote role offers flexibility in your daily schedule, but also requires self-motivation and strong organizational skills to meet deadlines and contribute effectively.

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

To thrive as a Remote Junior Game Designer, you need a solid understanding of game mechanics, basic programming or scripting, and a creative approach to problem-solving, often supported by a degree or coursework in game design or related fields. Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as Unity, Unreal Engine, and graphic editing software is highly beneficial. Strong communication, adaptability, and teamwork skills are essential for collaborating remotely with multidisciplinary teams. These abilities are crucial for efficiently contributing to game projects, implementing feedback, and growing professionally in a distributed work environment.

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Senior Gameplay Designer (Combat & AI)

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE)

Cheyenne, WY • On-site, Remote

$118K - $177K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Are you on a mission to create games that bond players together into deeply invested communities? Do you spend your time thinking about how to build combat puzzles for players that have potential to create memorable teamplay moments? Are you excited to make gameplay that strongly cares about player intention, action game feel, and readability?

We are seeking a highly technical, creative, and team-oriented Senior Sandbox Designer to contribute to a new multiplayer action game on teamLFG. You will work closely with the entire Design Team designing, crafting, and implementing a robust suite of AI characters for use in an objective-based team game. You will collaborate with team members from other disciplines to drive cohesive gameplay vision. You will establish good design processes and evangelize them throughout the design team. Most importantly, you will work with a fun, dedicated, and cross discipline team devoted to turning a creative dream into a new franchise at PlayStation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

An active member of a cross-discipline small team building new AI enemies, player objectives, and the core systems that enable the creation of future AI, such as navigation, perception, behavior, and combat prioritization

Create and balance a suite of active and passive player items that can extend and amplify player base kits and act as meaningful inter-match upgrades

Review content created by multiple disciplines, giving feedback to ensure competitive readability, best in class game feel, and compelling fantasies

Create and maintain endearing characters that uphold IP quality, consistency, along with sandbox design principles

Work with audio, effects, 3D and animation to make in-game gameplay affordances clear to players

REQUIRED SKILLS

Intuitive understanding of how second-to-second action games work and why people play them

Fluency for collaboration with designers, artists, programmers, audio professionals, quality assurance and producers to achieve a common goal, with adaptability for how to work in a flexible work environment

Broad T-shaped rapid prototyping skills, with strong technical scripting ability and enough multi-disciplinary knowledge to quickly stub out gameplay ideas to evaluate their potential

Strong understanding of combat animation; is experienced in discussing anticipation, follow through, character and timing, and their impact on game readability and balance

Proven ability to build alignment and productively own feature direction without sacrificing empathy and collaboration with team contributors

Ability to operate autonomously and handle ambiguity, including giving and receiving feedback despite that ambiguity

Understanding of PvP game design and balance, getting the challenge level right for a wide variety of situations

Understanding of how systemically consistent, combinatoric game design can create player surprise and laughter

Outstanding oral and written communication skills

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Experience as a Sandbox/Gameplay Designer on a multiplayer action game, designing, documenting, and building combat/character systems

Experience delegating work or ownership of an area to multi-disciplinary peers

Knowledge and perspective from playing competitive team games

At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role's base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.
Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
In addition, this role is eligible for SIE's top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.

This is a flexible role that can be remote, with varying pay ranges based on geographic location. For example, if you are based out of Seattle, the estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.
$118,000-$177,000 USD

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