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Serious Games Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Experience with project work in simulation, serious games, or training and learning application design * Experience with multiplayer networking concepts, including client-server architecture or local ...

The successful candidate should also have experience developing interactive 2D/3D applications, serious games, simulations, or educational VR experiences, as well as knowledge of cross-platform ...

Game Mathematician II

Reno, NV

$70.64K - $131.40K/yr

... serious tech, deep player insights, and a passion for innovation. With a team of over 7,000 and a ... games, test how they perform, and fine-tune the logic behind every outcome. What You'll Do Design ...

... serious issues appropriately, and nurture a positive environment where people feel comfortable connecting. They model g3 Games' values of kindness, curiosity, playfulness, and psychological safety.

Senior Game Producer - Party & Puzzle Games

OR · On-site +1

$170K - $250K/yr

As a Senior Producer for Party and Puzzle Games, you will be at the forefront of our game ... and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly ...

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How much do serious games jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for serious games in the United States is $27.88, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.15 and $32.45 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Serious Games job?

A Serious Games job involves designing, developing, and implementing games with educational, training, or problem-solving purposes beyond entertainment. Professionals in this field work in industries like healthcare, education, corporate training, and government to create interactive experiences that enhance learning and engagement. Roles can include game design, development, research, and testing, often requiring expertise in game mechanics, instructional design, and user experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Serious Games position, and why are they important?

To excel in Serious Games development, you need expertise in instructional design, game development, programming, and an understanding of educational or training methodologies. Familiarity with tools such as Unity, Unreal Engine, and e-learning platforms, as well as potential certifications in game design or educational technology, are beneficial. Strong collaboration, creativity, and effective communication are vital soft skills for working with interdisciplinary teams and stakeholders. These competencies are crucial for creating engaging, impactful games that achieve learning or training objectives.

What are the typical responsibilities of a professional working in Serious Games?

Professionals in Serious Games are responsible for designing, developing, and testing games that have educational, training, or therapeutic purposes beyond entertainment. This often involves working closely with subject matter experts, educators, and clients to ensure the game's content and mechanics effectively meet learning objectives. Daily tasks might include prototyping game mechanics, creating digital assets, coding, facilitating user testing, and iterating based on feedback. Collaboration with instructional designers, project managers, and other developers is common, making teamwork an integral part of the role. These responsibilities help ensure the final product is both engaging and effective in achieving its intended real-world outcomes.
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Infographic showing various Serious Games job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $57,990 per year, or $27.9 per hour.

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Company Description

Ledet training is a chain of instructor-led computer software training centers in the USA. We have been authorized training vendors for Adobe, Autodesk, Unity, Microsoft and other major software vendors for over 20 years.  

The company operates bricks and mortar facilities in Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, San Diego and Washington DC, as well as high quality online training in virtual classrooms and onsite training services delivered at customer locations worldwide.

Job Description

Contract trainers are sought for all levels of Unity 3D training, intro through advanced with a focus on serious games, AEC (Architecture Engineering and Construction), simulation, and elearning, as well as game development.
This is a contract 1099 opportunity ideal for independent freelance development professionals seeking to supplement their business income with fairly regular opportunities to deliver classroom based instruction.
Classes are typically 2 to 5 days long. Class times are 9:00 to 4:00 with a one hour lunch break. Instructors are expected to arrive by 8:00 and be prepared to stay up to an hour later, if necessary, to answer customer questions or assist them with any challenges. Classes are delivered during the business work week. We do not offer classes on evenings or weekends.
Students are typically currently employed adult business professionals whose employer is paying for the professional skills development.
Daily Rates
As independent contractors, trainers can set their own pay rate. Different instructors charge different rates, but typically those contractors who set their daily rate competitive with others in the industry have more training opportunities presented to them. Their are approximately six hours of classroom delivery per day, but time must be budgeted for preparation and setup. Pay is competitive and rates are negotiable.

Qualifications
  • Significant real world experience and knowledge of Unity 3D including textures, animation, GUI styles, user session management, etc. Must be willing to invest in Unity 3D certification (a mandatory requirement after 1/1/17).
  • Great presentation skills. Toastmasters membership or previous speaking or teaching experience a big plus.
  • Preparation skills.
  • Caring attitude
  • Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and stay abreast of Unity 3D developments/standards
Additional Information

A great applicant for this opportunity is someone who has both the techical expertise in the technology they are teaching as well as the effective presentation skills and caring attention to their students necessary to help adults learn to use technology more effectively to achieve business results.
Instructors who get the best reviews are engaging and entertaining, carefully prepared and organized, and focussed on what class participants can do, not on showing how much they know. They are open to constructive feedback and continually honing both their technical and delivery skills.

Clarity and precision in all communications are paramount for this role and brevity and relevance of written communications are highly valued by the executive team selecting the person who will join our high-performing team.