ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Senior Technical Game Designer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

Game Designer

Washington, DC · On-site

$77K - $176K/yr

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

MobilityWare

Game Designer

Lehi, UT

$145K/yr

MobilityWare is NOW looking for a Game Designer to join our team and work on our vast portfolio of ... Experience creating wireframes, mock-ups, technical flows, and research materials to support early ...

Rush Street Interactive

Game Designer, Mathematician

$158K/yr

The Game Designer, Mathematician is a senior individual contributor responsible for designing the ... technical and non-technical audiences #LI-REMOTE #LI-PROMOTE This role spans a wide breadth of ...

MobilityWare

Game Designer

Lehi, UT · On-site

$145K/yr

MobilityWare is NOW looking for a Game Designer to join our team and work on our vast portfolio of ... Experience creating wireframes, mock-ups, technical flows, and research materials to support early ...

Epic Games

Game Designer, Activities

Cary, NC · On-site

$143K/yr

What You'll Do Epic Games is looking for a Gameplay Designer to help create compelling gameplay ... Strong scripting and technical capabilities. Bonus points if you have experience with Unreal Engine ...

Templar Media

Lead Game Designer

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

The Lead Designer should have excellent game design ability in both single and multiplayer and be a ... Ability to clearly articulate complicated systems to other team members and senior management

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsTechnical Game Designer JobsSenior Technical Game Designer Jobs

Senior Technical Game Designer information

See salary details

$79.5K

$130.8K

$196K

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

As of Jun 10, 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.
More about Senior Technical Game Designer jobs
What cities are hiring for Senior Technical Game Designer jobs? Cities with the most Senior Technical Game Designer job openings:
What are the most commonly searched types of Technical Game Designer jobs? The most popular types of Technical Game Designer jobs are:
What states have the most Senior Technical Game Designer jobs? States with the most job openings for Senior Technical Game Designer jobs include:
What job categories do people searching Senior Technical Game Designer jobs look for? The top searched job categories for Senior Technical Game Designer jobs are:
Senior Technical Game Designer jobs near you
Senior UI Technical Game Designer (CONTRACT)

Senior UI Technical Game Designer (CONTRACT)

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE)

San Mateo, CA

$59.55 - $107.20/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Why Sony Interactive Entertainment?

Sony Interactive Entertainment isn't just the Best Place to Play - it's also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we're part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity.

CONTRACT ROLE

San Diego Studio seeks a highly skilled User Interface Technical Designer to build and support our game's front-end user interfaces. Here, you will partner with interface artists by using redlines and mock-ups to develop and implement flexible interface systems. Occasionally, tasks may include some ambiguity, so we seek designers able to consider the entire picture and eager to overcome complex tasks. If this is you, please apply.

Responsibilities:

  • Implement interface screens pixel-perfect to mock-ups and redlines crafted by interface artists.
  • Work alongside UI Artists and Game Designers to ensure mock-ups are technically feasible.
  • Collaborate with the engineering team to put in place data contracts for screen development.
  • Assist building wireframes or mock-ups as the opportunities arise.

Qualifications:

  • Professional work history developing user interfaces for video games (or related) and work within UI frameworks.
  • Strong technical skills and the knowledge of the industry's newest technology, workflows and software.
  • Basic knowledge of software programming's standard methodologies and terminology.
  • Experience working on AAA console games or mobile experiences.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to clearly explain technical requirements.
  • Ability to produce high quality work quickly within strict deadlines and time constraints.
  • Ability to iterate and adapt to feedback from design and playtest results.

Nice to have:

  • Familiarity with C++ or other programming languages
  • Knowledge of animation standard methodologies.
  • Multi-platform experience developing for mobile or responsive web.
  • Intermediate knowledge of Figma and Photoshop.
  • Strong understanding of user experiences, including UX, design, animation, art and tooling.

At SIE, working with our partners, 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 individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. Click hereto learn more.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.
$59.55-$107.20 USD

Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks.

Please refer to ourCandidate Privacy Noticefor more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

Apply