Skill
Game Design
3D, Animation and Game Development
Game design is the discipline of conceiving and defining how a game works—its rules, mechanics, systems, level layouts, progression, and player experience. Game designers write design documents, prototype gameplay ideas, and iterate based on playtesting to create engaging, coherent experiences, often specializing in areas like level design, systems design, or narrative design. It sits at the intersection of creativity and problem-solving, requiring designers to balance fun, challenge, and technical feasibility.
Game Design in the job market
Last checked September 12, 2026
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Senior Designer, Combat
Warner Bros. Discovery
Chicago, IL · $89,600 – $166,400
Senior Designer to lead combat system design and character implementation for action games at NetherRealm Studios, suited to experienced game designers with a track record shipping fighting games and melee-focused combat mechanics.
Listed on Warner Bros. Discovery’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Math Learning Designer
Brilliant
Full-time · New York, NY · $110,000 – $180,000 · Remote
Brilliant is looking for someone to design interactive math learning games covering topics from basic logic through calculus and linear algebra. This role suits creative educators who enjoy translating mathematical concepts into engaging digital experiences and can contribute to expanding an adaptive learning platform.
Listed on Brilliant’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Designer, Combat
Warner Bros. Discovery
Chicago, IL · $47,600 – $88,400
NetherRealm Studios seeks a designer to build and balance combat systems, character mechanics, and enemy AI for action games. This role suits experienced game designers with a portfolio of shipped titles, particularly those skilled in melee combat implementation and scripting.
Listed on Warner Bros. Discovery’s careers site · Apply there ↗
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