ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Technical Game Designer Jobs in Portland, OR (NOW HIRING)

Rave

Software Engineer (Python)

Portland, OR · On-site

Company Description If you have played the top 100 mobile games in the market, you probably used ... You get to work on challenging technical problems. We are building out core features of our product ...

Rave

Software Engineer (Python)

Portland, OR · On-site

Company Description If you have played the top 100 mobile games in the market, you probably used ... You get to work on challenging technical problems. We are building out core features of our product ...

Rave

Senior / Lead Backend Engineer

Portland, OR · On-site

Company Description If you have played the top 100 mobile games in the market, you probably used ... Ability to acquire new technical skills. Your past experiences can certainly help you at the start ...

Rave

Senior / Lead Backend Engineer

Portland, OR · On-site

Company Description If you have played the top 100 mobile games in the market, you probably used ... Ability to acquire new technical skills. Your past experiences can certainly help you at the start ...

Resource Data, Inc

Senior Software Engineer

Portland, OR · On-site

$103K - $116K/yr

This role plays a key part in elevating overall solution quality through technical leadership ... Experience designing distributed systems or microservices architectures * Strong background in ...

Resource Data

Senior Software Engineer

Portland, OR · On-site

$129K - $171K/yr

This role plays a key part in elevating overall solution quality through technical leadership ... Experience designing distributed systems or microservices architectures * Strong background in ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsTechnical Game Designer JobsTechnical Game Designer Jobs in Portland, OR

Technical Game Designer information

See Portland, OR salary details

$37.6K

$85.1K

$133.6K

How much do technical game designer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for technical game designer in Portland, OR is $85,121.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,900.00 and $97,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a technical game designer?

A Technical Game Designer bridges the gap between design and engineering, using scripting or programming to implement gameplay mechanics, systems, and features. They collaborate with designers, artists, and programmers to prototype ideas, optimize workflows, and solve technical challenges. Their role often involves working with game engines, creating tools, and ensuring that designs are both fun and technically feasible. This position requires both creative problem-solving and technical skills to bring game concepts to life efficiently.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a technical game designer?

A Technical Game Designer’s daily tasks often include prototyping new gameplay mechanics, creating or tweaking scripts to implement interactive elements, and working closely with both designers and engineers to refine features. They may also review and test game systems to ensure functionality and balance, as well as document their work for future iterations and team reference. Communication and collaboration with art, programming, and QA teams are regular parts of the workflow. This role offers a dynamic mix of creative design and technical problem-solving, making every day both challenging and rewarding.

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

To thrive as a Technical Game Designer, you need a strong background in game design principles, scripting or programming (such as C#, C++, or visual scripting), and a solid understanding of game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine, often supported by a degree in game design, computer science, or a related field. Proficiency with industry-standard tools for prototyping, version control systems (e.g., Git), and sometimes familiarity with middleware or content pipeline processes are typically required. Collaboration, creative problem-solving, and effective communication with interdisciplinary teams are crucial soft skills for this position. These abilities enable Technical Game Designers to effectively translate design concepts into playable experiences, ensure smooth cross-team workflows, and contribute to high-quality game development.

What are popular job titles related to Technical Game Designer jobs in Portland, OR?

For Technical Game Designer jobs in Portland, OR, the most frequently searched job titles are:

What job categories do people searching Technical Game Designer jobs in Portland, OR look for?

The top searched job categories for Technical Game Designer jobs in Portland, OR are:

Technical Game Designer jobs near you
Infographic showing various Technical Game Designer job openings in Portland, OR as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,121 per year, or $40.9 per hour.

Lead Designer, Core Studio Footwear Product Design

Beaverton, OR • On-site

Nike
Retail • 10K+ employees

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 274 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 104 rated fashion retailers

People enjoy working here

Good employer

Recommended by students

Learn more about Nikeexternal

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
As a Lead Designer in Core Footwear, you will be working together with a large project team of different professionals (engineering, product management, marketing, merchandising, testing, product development, costing, etc.), collaborating within the design community (industrial designers, materials, color, graphics, 3D, etc.), and mentoring other designers.
You'll partner with your category team members in design, development and merchandising to ensure feasibility of designs, meeting price point, merchandising needs and product creation timelines. You will work under the direction of our Core Snr Design Director and will present your design concepts to various audiences.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a Lead Footwear Designerto help lead and develop seasonal design concepts for footwear. Product Design at Nike is a diverse culture of creativity, collaboration and innovative thinking on all levels. This role requires strong passion and knowledge of footwear product creation and the ability to problem solve every step of the way, from concept to final design.
The ideal designer is a curious observer, eager participant and a cultural sponge - seeking insights to solve problems. You leverage your design skills along with highly creative problem solving to create innovative product solutions that elevate the experience and key benefits relevant to the athletes and communities we serve. You will use your design versatility to create visually stunning and industry-leading product through deeply resonating stories - across the wide range of product in the sport performance and sport lifestyle footwear landscape.
  • Bachelor's degree in industrial design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
  • 5-7 years of relevant work experience in designing and developing innovative footwear and other products
  • Previous footwear design experience required
  • Must be able to build accurate 2D technical drawings (tech packs)
  • Ability to translate consumer knowledge and insights into product solutions and narratives
  • Experience in technical footwear design - Performance footwear experience design is a plus
  • Proficient in Adobe CC and comfortable working within new digital spaces
  • 3D design skillset: Gravity Sketch, Rhino, Blender or any 3D software is a plus
  • Cobbling and prototyping skills are a plus
  • Strong sketching, illustration, and rendering skills
  • Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials
  • Must be able to generate a broad range of concepts and solutions for each project
  • Experienced with presentation programs: Keynote, Powerpoint, Acrobat, etc.
  • Positive personality and energy
  • Interest in mentoring fellow designers
  • Catalyst to make connections with other Design groups
  • Motivated and hardworking about bringing others along
  • Extraordinary teammate, and humble leader
  • Collaborator with a skill in connecting the dots
  • Contribute and align to shared team culture and behaviors
  • Speaks up with courage for self and the team
  • Open minded, good listener, receptive to candid feedback and diverse points of view

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
Core Footwear is responsible for design and creation of price point product across 6 category "Fields of Play", including running, basketball, training, classics, modern lifestyle and sandals.
As part of the Nike Core Footwear design team, you will work with your Snr. Design Director and category Product Manager partners to create groundbreaking footwear across the various categories of Nike design - from lifestyle to performance. You'll lead or participate in Key Brand and Footwear Initiatives from design through execution. You'll champion a culturally connected vision with emphasis on product design integrity, forward thinking innovation, industry leading quality & product performance. You will bring to life the seasonal creative direction through footwear product design, future forward trends, and innovations.
We expect you to explore new opportunities, take risks, and change the game! In your day to day, you will collaborate with project teammates on researching, gaining insights, problem solving around style, performance and manufacturing, working with athletes, and crafting a vast range of creative solutions that are considerate of cost. With each project, you will also participate and present the work in informal and formal reviews.
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.

What Nike employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom

Apply