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EA SPORTS

Technical Game Designer - Madden Live

Orlando, FL · On-site

$144K/yr

As a Technical Game Designer on EA SPORTS Madden NFL Football, you'll be a hands-on creator who builds new presentation features and complex systems, collaborating closely with design, engineering ...

Aperio Talent Solutions

Sr. Game Designer

Reno, NV · Remote

The Senior Game Designer leads the development of new slot game designs, themes, game flow, and overall vision, ensuring high-quality execution by artists, animators, and developers.

Proxima

Senior Game Designer

San Francisco, CA · Remote

We're looking for a Senior Game Designer to play a leadership role on the project. We are a remote ... technical implementation to balancing and testing. Who you are: * Game systems architect: You ...

ARRISE

Game Designer

$154K/yr

From concept to execution, we combine creativity with technical excellence to shape the future of ... Collaborate with other game designers to provide gameplay feedback and recommendations for ...

ARRISE

Game Designer

$158K/yr

From concept to execution, we combine creativity with technical excellence to shape the future of ... Collaborate with other game designers to provide gameplay feedback and recommendations for ...

Epic Games

Senior Game Designer

Cary, NC · On-site

What You'll Do Epic Games is seeking an experienced Senior Game Designer to join our Music team, contributing across various aspects of music-based gameplay and interactive experiences. In this role ...

AMG & Associates, Inc.

Game Designer

Madison, WI · On-site

$40 - $65/hr

As a Game Designer, you will be responsible for designing and developing game mechanics, systems ... technical requirements - Create and maintain detailed design documents, including game design ...

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Booz Allen Hamilton

Game Designer

Washington, DC · On-site

$77K - $176K/yr

Game Designer The Opportunity: As a game designer, you're excited at the prospect of unlocking the ... level to senior leaders while maintaining technical credibility under scrutiny * Ability to ...

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How much do senior technical game designer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior technical game designer in the United States is $130,762.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $107,000.00 and $150,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a Senior Technical Game Designer typically collaborate with other departments during game development?

As a Senior Technical Game Designer, you will work closely with engineers, artists, and producers to ensure that gameplay systems are both technically feasible and creatively aligned with the game's vision. You’ll often bridge the gap between design and engineering—translating creative ideas into actionable technical specifications and prototyping features in scripting languages or custom tools. Regular meetings, playtests, and feedback sessions with cross-disciplinary teams are common, and strong communication skills are essential for resolving challenges and keeping projects on track.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Senior Technical Game Designer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Technical Game Designer, you need expertise in game design principles, strong programming or scripting skills, and experience with game engines—often supported by a degree in game development or computer science. Proficiency in tools like Unreal Engine, Unity, visual scripting systems, and version control software is typically required. Creativity, collaboration, and effective communication are vital soft skills for translating design ideas into engaging, playable experiences while working with multidisciplinary teams. These skills ensure that complex game features are implemented efficiently and contribute to high-quality, innovative gameplay.

What are Senior Technical Game Designers?

Senior Technical Game Designers are experienced professionals who bridge the gap between game design and programming. They are responsible for implementing complex gameplay mechanics, developing tools and systems, and ensuring that the game's technical aspects support the creative vision. These designers collaborate closely with engineers, artists, and other designers to prototype features, troubleshoot issues, and optimize player experiences. Their strong technical skills, combined with a deep understanding of game design principles, make them essential to delivering high-quality, innovative games.
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Infographic showing various Senior Technical Game Designer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $130,762 per year, or $62.9 per hour.
Senior Technical Game Designer - Unpublished R&D Product

Senior Technical Game Designer - Unpublished R&D Product

Riot Games

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

All Game Designers at Riot have a base set of skills: you design, tweak, and optimize the player experience. Your analytical skills, player insight, and creativity aid in crafting in- and out-of-game experiences that engage and surprise players.
As a Senior Technical Game Designer specializing in core gameplay on an unpublished R&D product, you excel in designing mechanics and systems for gameplay-centric experiences. You will also help designers and engineers build and expand our engine capabilities creating powerful tools that can empower other designers to make satisfying core gameplay. You will partner closely with designers and engineers to translate ambitious creative visions into actionable, technically sound designs. Through a mix of mentorship and content reviews, you also ensure that local designers are building the game with strong technical rigor. Reporting directly to the Lead Technical Game Designer, your contributions will elevate the capabilities of the entire team on this ambitious project.
Responsibilities:
  • Design and implement content as a vanguard in the most technical areas of player actions, game mechanics, and systems
  • Build out solutions to design problems that require a deep level of technical expertise and consistently advance the team's knowledge of how to work in those spaces in the future.
  • Playtest the game regularly, constructively providing and processing feedback to identify and drive ongoing improvements.
  • Collaborate with engineering to define the technical strategy and execution of gameplay systems and gameplay mechanics.
  • Develop, advocate, and enforce a system of organizational excellence in content creation that allows for the long-term sustainability of software while supporting a rapid prototyping culture.
  • Implement gameplay workflows within Unreal Engine to enable designers to rapidly prototype and iterate.
  • Proactively identify technical risks, develop mitigation strategies, and communicate clearly with team leadership and stakeholders.
  • Ensure high-quality implementation of complex gameplay systems, promoting performance, scalability, and maintainability.
Required Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of experience in professional Technical Game Design or related Tech Design or Engineering roles
  • 2+ years of experience in either gameplay mechanics or gameplay feel in real-time games
  • Proven experience shipping high-quality titles using Unreal Engine, demonstrating expertise in Blueprints, scripting, and technical workflows
  • Experience with C++ or C#
  • Deep understanding of gameplay system architecture, online networking, and gameplay mechanics
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with experience working cross-functionally between engineering, test, production, art, and design
Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience working on a live product
  • Experience with technical optimization and performance profiling within Unreal Engine.

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise and a collaborative spirit that prioritizes the delight of players. We will look at your past studies and experience, but for this role, we also look for dedicated people with a personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this is the role for you!
Our Perks:
Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children, and a 401k with company match. Check out our benefits pages for more information.
At Riot Games, we put players first. That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether you're working directly on a new player-facing experience or you're supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, we're better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we're looking forward to your application.
It's our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.
Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:
  • Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
  • Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
  • Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
  • Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters

These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.
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About Riot Games

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Riot Games was founded in 2006 by Brandon Beck and Marc Merrill with the intent to change the way video games are made and supported for players. In 2009, Riot released its debut title League of Legends to worldwide acclaim. The game has since gone on to become the most played PC game in the world and a key driver of the explosive growth of esports. Players are the foundation of our community and it's for them we continue to evolve and improve the League of Legends experience.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Los Angeles, CA, US

Year founded

2006

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