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Varsity Tutors

Video Game Design Tutor

Louisville, KY · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

What We Look For In a Video Game Design Tutor * Advanced Subject Mastery: Deep knowledge of game ... Guides students through designing game mechanics documents, building levels in game engines ...

Varsity Tutors

Video Game Design Tutor

Lexington, KY · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

What We Look For In a Video Game Design Tutor * Advanced Subject Mastery: Deep knowledge of game ... Guides students through designing game mechanics documents, building levels in game engines ...

NVIDIA Corporation

$152 - $288/hr

Have you ever dreamed of helping bring video games to life by creating tools that empower ... As a key member of the team, you will create new technical designs and implement features while ...

What the Tech, Bend?

$68 - $97/hr

Senior Progression Designer (CONTRACT) Company: Sony Interactive Entertainment -- Sony Bend Studio ... R-124544 Experience: 5+ years of experience in video game progression design, systems design ...

Columbia Sportswear Company

$89 - $149/hr

Must have 5-8 years experience as a Graphics Designer working with Macintosh based graphic art ... Experience in Lifestyle/outdoor photography, video direction, motion graphics* Sustainable design ...

Global Experience Specialists, Inc

$70 - $90/hr

The Senior Graphic Designer will bring collaborative 2D creative designs and presentations to life ... video interviews with team members and your future manager. We welcome candidates to view our ...

Qualcomm

$142 - $212/hr

... gaming, XR, and AI experiences. Qualcomm Graphics Software Engineers architect, design, implement ... designs; implements quality improvements in industry standard APIs and GPU hardware. • ...

Tenna

$90 - $130/hr

Designs creative across the full marketing mix using Adobe Creative Cloud: digital advertising ... Video editing and motion graphics experience (Premiere Pro, After Effects, or similar) is a plus.

Apple Inc.

$150 - $278/hr

Product Display Driver Engineer, Graphics, Games, and ML Cupertino, California, United States ... Video, Core Animation, and more. Description The Graphics Acceleration Software team within MG/CT ...

Visa Hunt

$140 - $200/hr

You have hands-on experience in designing and building highly scalable and reliable data pipelines ... possible in the anime and video game industry. Ideally you're a fan of the genre. You're ...

Advanced Micro Devices

$125 - $180/hr

Whether you're designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or creating go-to-market ... and external graphics and gaming technology development partners to integrate, analyze, and ...

NVIDIA Corporation

$168 - $259/hr

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than ... NVIDIA IT is hiring a UX Designer to improve complex internal products used across the company. The ...

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NVIDIA Corporation

$184 - $357/hr

... graphics. With our invention of the GPU - the engine of modern visual computing - the field has expanded to encompass video games, movie production, product design, medical diagnosis and scientific ...

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Bespoke Technologies, Inc.

$80 - $120/hr

... designing, building, and maintaining websites. * Demonstrates experience with graphic design ... Demonstrates experience with video production or experience in a video production support role.

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How much do video game graphics designer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for video game graphics designer in Kentucky is $16.12, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.62 and $17.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Video Game Graphics Designer vs 3D Modeler?

AspectVideo Game Graphics Designer3D Modeler
Primary FocusCreating visual concepts, UI, and 2D/3D assets for gamesModeling 3D objects and characters for games or animations
Skills & CertificationsGraphic design, digital art, software like Photoshop, Illustrator, and game engines3D modeling, sculpting, software like Blender, Maya, ZBrush
Work EnvironmentGame studios, freelance, digital art teamsGame studios, animation companies, freelance
Industry UsageDesigning visual elements and interfaces for gamesCreating detailed 3D models for game assets

While both roles involve digital art skills, Video Game Graphics Designers focus on visual concepts and UI, whereas 3D Modelers specialize in creating detailed 3D assets. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

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Video Game Design Tutor

Varsity Tutors

Louisville, KY • Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

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5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

About the Job
The Varsity Tutors Live Learning Platform has thousands of students looking for online Video Game Design tutors nationally. As a tutor on the Varsity Tutors Platform, you'll have the flexibility to set your own schedule, earn competitive rates, and make a real impact on students' academic success and understanding. All from the comfort of your home.
Why Join Our Platform?
  • Earn incrementally higher pay for each session with the same student, reaching up to $40/hour.
  • Get paid up to twice per week, ensuring fast and reliable compensation for the tutoring sessions you conduct and invoice.
  • Set your own hours and tutor as much as you'd like.
  • Tutor remotely using our purpose-built Live Learning Platform. No commuting required.
  • Get matched with students best-suited to your teaching style and expertise.
  • Our AI-powered Tutor Copilot enhances your sessions with real-time instructional support, lesson generation, and engagement features, helping you save prep time and focus on impactful teaching.
  • We handle the logistics—you just invoice for your tutoring sessions, and we take care of payments.

What We Look For In a Video Game Design Tutor
  • Advanced Subject Mastery: Deep knowledge of game design principles, game mechanics, level design, narrative design, user interface design, game engines including Unity and Unreal, basic programming for games, art asset creation, and playtesting methodology. Ability to explain game loop architecture, player psychology, balancing mechanics, and iterative design while preparing students for game development careers and interactive media programs.
  • Conceptual Teaching & Problem-Solving: Skilled at teaching game concept development, engine-based implementation, and iterative design refinement. Guides students through designing game mechanics documents, building levels in game engines, programming player interactions, creating or integrating art assets, and conducting playtesting sessions. Emphasizes the iterative design process and connects game design to computer science, visual arts, storytelling, and user experience design disciplines.
  • Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive Instruction: Familiar with game design curricula and common challenges such as scope management for game projects, learning game engine interfaces, and balancing game mechanics. Adapts instruction using game engine tutorials, design document templates, and progressive project milestones to support students from aspiring designers exploring concepts through advanced developers building playable game prototypes and portfolio pieces.
  • Effective Teaching Methods: Ability to identify concepts students commonly struggle with, explain material using multiple approaches, and adapt instruction to meet individual learning needs and styles.
  • Strong communication skills and a friendly, engaging teaching style.
  • Ability to adapt to different learning styles and student needs.

Ways To Connect With Students
  • 1-on-1 Online Tutoring - Provide personalized instruction to individual students.
  • Instant Tutoring - Accept on-demand tutoring requests whenever you're available.

About Varsity Tutors And 1-on-1 Online Tutoring
Our mission is to transform the way people learn by leveraging advanced technology, AI, and the latest in learning science to create personalized learning experiences. Through 1-on-1 Online Tutoring, students receive customized instruction that helps them achieve their learning goals. Our platform is designed to match students with the right tutors, fostering better outcomes and a passion for learning.
Please note: Varsity Tutors does not contract in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia or Puerto Rico.

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