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How much do video game director jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for video game director in Arizona is $17.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.67 and $18.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a video game director do?

A Video Game Director oversees the entire development of a video game, ensuring that the creative vision, design, and gameplay align with the intended experience. They work closely with designers, programmers, artists, and writers to guide the project from concept to completion. Their responsibilities include making key decisions about story, mechanics, art direction, and overall player experience while managing budgets and deadlines. Ultimately, they ensure that the final product meets both creative and commercial goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a video game director?

To thrive as a Video Game Director, you need expertise in game design, project management, storytelling, and usually a degree in game development or a related field. Proficiency with game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine, project tracking tools, and an understanding of industry-standard pipelines are commonly required. Strong leadership, creative vision, team collaboration, and decisive problem-solving are crucial soft skills. These competencies ensure the successful conception, development, and timely delivery of high-quality games in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

How do you become a video game director?

To become a video game director, individuals typically gain experience in game development roles such as designer, programmer, or artist, and develop strong leadership, project management, and communication skills. A bachelor's degree in game design, computer science, or a related field is common, along with a deep understanding of game engines and industry trends. Progressing through senior roles and demonstrating creative vision can lead to a director position.

How much do video game directors make?

Video game directors typically earn between $80,000 and $150,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and company size. Senior directors or those working at major studios can earn higher salaries, often supplemented with bonuses and profit sharing.

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Infographic showing various Video Game Director job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,970 per year, or $17.3 per hour.

FP&A Manager

Fandom

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago


Job description

About this Role

We are seeking a highly analytical and strategically minded FP&A Manager to join our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team as a senior individual contributor, reporting to Director FP&A. In this role, you will bridge the gap between complex data systems and executive-level strategy. You will serve as a power administrator for our financial planning software while owning a Business Unit P&L and driving cross-functional collaboration.

You love rolling up sleeves and diving into all activities associated with building businesses. You take a collaborative approach to problem-solving and build effective relationships with cross-functional departments to deliver results. You seek to understand business drivers, initiatives, and blockers, are organized, able to balance priorities, communicate well, take initiative, and are able to work in a dynamic environment, and influence all levels of management and across functions and geographies. This person will be working in a global Company that will be working with partners in UK and Poland.

You Will...
  • Support company-wide financial planning process; long term strategy, annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and reconciliation of variances to actual results
  • Develop trusted relationships with a broad base of key stakeholders and business partners as a key point of contact for Finance
  • Drive business unit and functional level financial forecasts that accurately predict business performance in order to manage towards desired outcomes
  • Contribute to the development and evolution of FP&A processes, systems, and reporting; improving visibility and accountability towards increasing operating leverage for the business
  • Support strategic short and long-term business decisions through financial modeling and analysis of investment opportunities
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
You Have...
  • BA/BS degree in a quantitative discipline, with 7+ years of progressive experience in corporate finance and operational roles
  • A track record of building strategic financial models that translate operational initiatives into financial impact, working cross-functionally with business partners to validate assumptions, and presenting complex analyses clearly to senior management
  • Experience implementing, administering, or optimizing FP&A planning systems (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, Planful) — including configuring dimensions (business unit, department, entity/currency) to enable flexible P&L reporting, managing scenario/version control, and structuring underlying data models that flow through to financial statements
  • Experience building C-suite and Board-level reporting materials — translating complex financial data into clear, audience-appropriate narratives and commentary that connects performance drivers to business impact and informs executive decision-making
  • Strong business judgment and intellectual curiosity; ability to turn data into actionable insights and recommendations via business models and reporting
  • A proactive approach to mitigating risks and managing cross-functional alignment during organizational transitions
  • An openness and experience using AI to bring efficiencies to your work
  • Advanced skills in using Excel and google sheets
Bonus Points...
  • Relevant certification (e.g. CFA/CPA)
  • First-hand knowledge of online advertising or e-commerce
  • Experience with using SQL, BI and analytics tools
Benefits & Perks
  • Salary Range = 126k - 176k USD - (Actual salary available will vary based on location and market factors.)
  • Vibrant team culture
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Training (unlimited Udemy + more)
  • Flexible working hours and time off
  • Equity & Retirement Programs including 401K match
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • International work environment with start-up culture
About Fandom

Fandom is the world's largest fan platform where fans immerse themselves in imagined worlds across entertainment and gaming. Reaching more than 350 million unique visitors per month and hosting more than 250,000 wikis, Fandom is the #1 source for in-depth information on pop culture, gaming, TV and film, where fans learn about and celebrate their favorite fandoms. Fandom's Gaming division manages the online video game retailer Fanatical. Fandom Productions, the content arm of Fandom, enhances the fan experience through curated editorial coverage and branded content from trusted and established publishing brands Gamespot, TV Guide and Metacritic, along with its Emmy-nominated Honest Trailers and the weekly video news program The Loop. For more information follow @getfandom or visit: www.fandom.com.

Fandom is an equal opportunity employer. Fandom values diversity, and all employment decisions are made on the basis of job requirements and individual qualifications.

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