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How much do senior game designer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior game designer in Appleton, WI is $127,528.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,400.00 and $146,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior game designer?

A Senior Game Designer is responsible for leading the design and development of game mechanics, systems, and content within a project. They collaborate with cross-functional teams, including artists, programmers, and producers, to ensure a compelling player experience. Their role often includes mentoring junior designers, refining gameplay elements, and balancing mechanics to align with the game's vision. Strong problem-solving skills, creativity, and industry experience are essential for success in this role.

How does a senior game designer typically collaborate with other team members during a game development project?

As a Senior Game Designer, you’ll work closely with artists, programmers, producers, and other designers to bring the game vision to life. You’re often responsible for translating creative ideas into clear design documents, providing feedback, and iterating on gameplay based on team input and playtesting results. This role frequently involves leading design meetings, ensuring alignment across departments, and mentoring junior designers to maintain consistent quality. Strong collaboration is essential for addressing challenges, adapting to changes in project scope, and delivering a cohesive final product that meets both creative and technical goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the senior game designer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Game Designer, you need a strong background in game mechanics, level design, and systems balancing, usually demonstrated through a degree in game design or a related field and several years of industry experience. Proficiency with design and prototyping tools like Unity, Unreal Engine, and Adobe Creative Suite, as well as familiarity with scripting languages and project management software, is highly valued. Leadership abilities, effective communication, and creativity are crucial soft skills for mentoring team members and collaborating cross-functionally. Mastering these skills enables you to guide game projects to success while fostering innovation and ensuring a high-quality player experience.

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Infographic showing various Senior Game Designer job openings in Appleton, WI as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 66% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $127,528 per year, or $61.3 per hour.

Senior Mechanical Designer

Faith Technologies

Menasha, WI • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago


Faith Technologies rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 54 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

204th of 443 rated engineering


Job description

You've discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And as "one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America" is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our Culture of Care.

The Senior Mechanical Designer will be responsible for creating mechanical parts and assemblies for products that are used within the renewable energy, microgrid, EV charging, crypto mining, and data center markets.

The Senior Mechanical Designer will support the Design Engineering team using CAD tools to design and create both piece parts and multi-level assemblies of various products that are used within industry. Beyond the design activities, the individual will be expected to work with other disciplines within the organizations to validate the design of the product, including taking input on design requirements, evaluating various solutions, presenting design concepts, and making recommendations on final design solutions. This position should also have experience in material selection, component costing, fabrication processes, assembly processes, product verification and validation, and design trade-offs.

This position will create 2D prints and 3D models for both piece part components and assemblies along with assembly documentation. Understanding drawing standards, Change Notice practices, and creation on Bills of Material are required for this position.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Associates Degree in Mechanical Design or equivalent

Experience: Minimum 5 years of product design experience, 8 years of product design experience preferred

  • Proficient in 2D/3D CAD design software (Inventor, CATIA, SolidWorks, Creo)
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
  • Experience in sheet metal or heavy fabrication design, casting, machining, roto-molded components, or fiber-reinforces plastic components
  • Experience in Mechanical Design and Drafting
  • Experience in Bill of Material creation and Change Notice processes
  • Experience in large 3D assemblies preferred
  • Experience in electrical components or equipment preferred
  • Experience in the design and development of electrical components preferred

Travel: 10-25%

Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday. Works a sufficient schedule to meet the expectations of the role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Performs mechanical designs and calculations with minimal guidance.
  • Assists in the preparation of mechanical designs for power and low voltage products.
  • Interacts with the Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Industrial Engineering staff on a regular basis.
  • Presents technical information during design meetings or reviews.
  • Creates and updates 2D prints and 3D models for piece parts components.
  • Creates and updates complex 3D layouts of top-level and sub-level assemblies.
  • Helps develop product Bill of Material structures to allow for modularity and configurability of products.
  • Prepare Bills of Materials and prepare Change Notices to release components and assemblies.
  • Supports the creation of technical manuals for operation and maintenance of related products.
  • Self-checks own work to ensure accuracy to established drawing and design specifications and standards.
  • Provide technical assistance for prototype and pilot builds along with production support as needed.
  • Works with suppliers to integrate various components into higher level system designs.
  • Supports service, aftermarket, and installation teams as needed.
  • Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employees' ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

How Does FTI Give YOU the Chance to Thrive?

If you're energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what's possible for your future.

Once you're a team member, you're supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You're officially in the driver's seat of your career, and FTI's career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success.

FTI is a "merit to the core" organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package.

Benefits are the Game-Changer

We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families.You're invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full-time team members. Start here. Grow here. Succeed here. If you're ready to learn more about your career with FTI, apply today!

Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - veterans/disabled.


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