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Mightier

Contract UX Designer

$60 - $90/hr

You'll have the opportunity to partner with talented UI artists and game designers, all while ... Experience designing and researching UX appropriate for children, teens, and families (age ...

City of Raleigh, NC

Coordinator-Teen Zones

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$15.75/hr

Teen Zones are comprised of two components. 1- The Teen Zone area, which has video games, lounge chairs, areas for reading and listening to music, and socializing, specifically designed and ...

Mightier

Director, New Product Design & Innovation

Boston, MA · On-site

$168K - $207K/yr

... game designers, marketers, and executives and can translate across those disciplines. Pluses * Experience building consumer products for teens or young adults. * Experience in digital health, healt ...

Mightier

Director, New Product Design & Innovation

Boston, MA · On-site

$168K - $207K/yr

... game designers, marketers, and executives and can translate across those disciplines. Pluses * Experience building consumer products for teens or young adults. * Experience in digital health, healt ...

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How much do teen game designer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for teen game designer in the United States is $149,118.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $155,000.00 and $155,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a teen game designer?

A Teen Game Designer is a young individual, typically a teenager, who creates and develops video or board game concepts. They may design characters, storylines, and gameplay mechanics, often using beginner-friendly software or coding platforms. Some work on personal projects, participate in game design competitions, or contribute to indie game teams. This role helps teens gain experience in the gaming industry and build a portfolio for future career opportunities.

What are the common responsibilities and challenges faced by a teen game designer?

Teen game designers often participate in brainstorming sessions, create prototypes, and help test and refine gameplay mechanics under the supervision of more experienced professionals. They may also collaborate with artists, programmers, and writers, contributing their ideas and learning how the game development process works from concept to finished product. A common challenge is balancing school commitments with project deadlines and adapting to feedback, but this environment provides valuable opportunities to build technical and teamwork skills. Teen game designers usually work in supportive, creative teams where learning and mentorship are emphasized.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a teen game designer?

To excel as a Teen Game Designer, a solid understanding of game mechanics, creativity, and basic knowledge of game development tools is essential, often supported by personal projects or coursework. Familiarity with popular platforms such as Unity or Unreal Engine, as well as coding languages like C# or Python, can provide a technical edge. Strong teamwork, communication, and willingness to accept feedback are crucial soft skills in collaborative development settings. These abilities are important for turning imaginative ideas into playable games while working effectively within a team and adapting to project needs.

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Infographic showing various Teen Game Designer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $149,118 per year, or $71.7 per hour.

Contract UX Designer

Remote

Mightier
Offices of Mental Health Practitioners • 11 - 50 employees
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$60 - $90/hr

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Job description

We're looking for an experienced contract UX Designer who understands users and the market, synthesizes what we learn, and translates it into flows, wireframes, and polished screens. You'll have the opportunity to partner with talented UI artists and game designers, all while making an impact in kids and family's lives.
What You'll Do
  • Generative & evaluative research: plan and run interviews, usability tests, surveys, and diary studies with our users (parents and kids)
  • Market & competitive research: landscape scans, feature comparisons, and opportunity framing
  • Synthesis: turn qualitative and quantitative signal into insights, personas, journey maps, and clear design recommendations
  • UX design: information architecture, user flows, and low-to-mid-fidelity wireframes
  • Visual design: build high-fidelity designs within our design system, ready to hand off to engineering

Requirements
  • Demonstrated experience across UX research, interaction design, and visual design (portfolio or work samples required)
  • Experience designing and researching UX appropriate for children, teens, and families (age-appropriate methods, assent/consent, safeguarding)
  • Fluency with standard research methods and knowing when to use which
  • Ability to work independently and translate ambiguity into structured deliverables
  • Ability to execute visual design within an established design system, producing polished, on-brand screens
  • Proficiency in Figma, including working with components and design systems (flows, wireframes, and higher-fidelity screens)
  • Comfortable working in a remote, cross-functional team
  • 5+ years experience

Strong Pluses
  • Background in digital health, healthcare, or behavioral health
  • Experience designing for both B2C and clinician/caregiver audiences

Benefits
This is a contract role with a flexible schedule:
  • Duration: 6 months and renewable
  • Hourly commitment: 10-20 hours a week
  • Rate: $60-$90 per hour, commensurate with experience

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