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Amazon Game Studios is looking for a Senior Game Designer we build exciting new casual and innovative games using Amazon's GameNight phone controller experience as well as traditional controllers. Working with and guiding our development partners, you will innovate new categories in games, including working with best-in-class IP and creating new titles like Courtroom Chaos that utilize pioneering player-facing AI features.
In this role, you'll lead idea generation on what kind of great games will be best for all kinds of casual game players, with a particular focus on creative design and player-facing AI features that create magical, dynamic gameplay experiences that appeal to non-traditional gaming audiences. You will manage multiple games in development across multiple external partners and work cross functionally with production, art, UX, and tech partners.
The opportunity to delight millions of gamers is massive, but it's also an ambiguous challenge. You will leverage your game design knowledge and expertise to guide our external development partners in creating innovative experiences for Amazon customers who play games. Working in a publishing capacity, you'll establish respectful and collaborative relationships with world-class game developers. You thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and will collaborate with stakeholders to resolve ambiguity and balance competing priorities.
Key job responsibilities
- Partner with and guide external game developers to ideate, design, and launch great original casual games on Luna including Amazon GameNight experiences
- Design gameplay features that support engaging, accessible gameplay for mass market audiences
- Provide compelling vision and thought-leadership to develop inventive new game ideas that leverage runtime AI to personalize and enhance player experiences
- Provide prompt engineering expertise to advise and mentor our partners
- Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects and interface with all levels within the organization with candor and respect
- Be able to take the high strategic view as well as dive deep and execute at an individual level
About the team
Amazon Game Studios applies the principles of Amazonian culture to the world of game design. We have a diverse team of talented, creative people pairing their love of making games with the unique strengths that come with being part of Amazon. Working in a publishing model, we partner with exceptional external developers to bring innovative titles to market, including games like Courtroom Chaos. While innovative AI games are a core pillar to our studio vision, we’re also developing games across different genres utilizing world class IP. Across all of our teams and locations, we are united by a common purpose: to share great gaming experiences with customers around the world. We believe in a future where everyone is a gamer and everyone can create, compete, collaborate and connect through games, and we are looking for the right people to help us build that future. With the power of Luna at your fingertips, you will have the chance to innovate in gameplay, creativity, marketing, and technology, while working alongside some of the smartest and most creative minds in the industry.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in Games Industry (supporting title Development, Release, or Live Ops)
- 10+ years experience as a game designer working in the game industry
- Strong experience designing and shipping innovative and/or casual games across multiple platforms
- Excellent communication skills, as well as analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proven design expertise with shipped titles demonstrating complex interconnected game mechanics
- Experience creating end-to-end game experiences from the concept stage to shipping
- Experience working with third-party developers in a publishing or partnership capacity to build great content
- Experience creating and documenting high-quality design guidelines and development strategies
- A portfolio that demonstrates process and capabilities in crafting compelling gameplay and robust game design.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience designing player-facing AI features such as adaptive difficulty, dynamic content generation, intelligent NPCs, or personalized gameplay experiences
- Familiarity with runtime (not production) AI systems and their application to enhance player experiences, or demonstrated willingness to learn and adopt emerging AI gameplay technologies
- BA, technical or creative degree, or equivalent work experience
- A passion for emergent technologies and new gaming trends
- Experience working on large scale transmedia IP and/or with celebrity talent
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, WA, Seattle - 112,700.00 - 197,300.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Amazon Game Studios is looking for a Senior Game Designer we build exciting new casual and innovative games using Amazon's GameNight phone controller experience as well as traditional controllers. Working with and guiding our development partners, you will innovate new categories in games, including working with best-in-class IP and creating new titles like Courtroom Chaos that utilize pioneering player-facing AI features.
In this role, you'll lead idea generation on what kind of great games will be best for all kinds of casual game players, with a particular focus on creative design and player-facing AI features that create magical, dynamic gameplay experiences that appeal to non-traditional gaming audiences. You will manage multiple games in development across multiple external partners and work cross functionally with production, art, UX, and tech partners.
The opportunity to delight millions of gamers is massive, but it's also an ambiguous challenge. You will leverage your game design knowledge and expertise to guide our external development partners in creating innovative experiences for Amazon customers who play games. Working in a publishing capacity, you'll establish respectful and collaborative relationships with world-class game developers. You thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and will collaborate with stakeholders to resolve ambiguity and balance competing priorities.
Key job responsibilities
- Partner with and guide external game developers to ideate, design, and launch great original casual games on Luna including Amazon GameNight experiences
- Design gameplay features that support engaging, accessible gameplay for mass market audiences
- Provide compelling vision and thought-leadership to develop inventive new game ideas that leverage runtime AI to personalize and enhance player experiences
- Provide prompt engineering expertise to advise and mentor our partners
- Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects and interface with all levels within the organization with candor and respect
- Be able to take the high strategic view as well as dive deep and execute at an individual level
About the team
Amazon Game Studios applies the principles of Amazonian culture to the world of game design. We have a diverse team of talented, creative people pairing their love of making games with the unique strengths that come with being part of Amazon. Working in a publishing model, we partner with exceptional external developers to bring innovative titles to market, including games like Courtroom Chaos. While innovative AI games are a core pillar to our studio vision, we’re also developing games across different genres utilizing world class IP. Across all of our teams and locations, we are united by a common purpose: to share great gaming experiences with customers around the world. We believe in a future where everyone is a gamer and everyone can create, compete, collaborate and connect through games, and we are looking for the right people to help us build that future. With the power of Luna at your fingertips, you will have the chance to innovate in gameplay, creativity, marketing, and technology, while working alongside some of the smartest and most creative minds in the industry.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in Games Industry (supporting title Development, Release, or Live Ops)
- 10+ years experience as a game designer working in the game industry
- Strong experience designing and shipping innovative and/or casual games across multiple platforms
- Excellent communication skills, as well as analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proven design expertise with shipped titles demonstrating complex interconnected game mechanics
- Experience creating end-to-end game experiences from the concept stage to shipping
- Experience working with third-party developers in a publishing or partnership capacity to build great content
- Experience creating and documenting high-quality design guidelines and development strategies
- A portfolio that demonstrates process and capabilities in crafting compelling gameplay and robust game design.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience designing player-facing AI features such as adaptive difficulty, dynamic content generation, intelligent NPCs, or personalized gameplay experiences
- Familiarity with runtime (not production) AI systems and their application to enhance player experiences, or demonstrated willingness to learn and adopt emerging AI gameplay technologies
- BA, technical or creative degree, or equivalent work experience
- A passion for emergent technologies and new gaming trends
- Experience working on large scale transmedia IP and/or with celebrity talent
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, WA, Seattle - 112,700.00 - 197,300.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Game Designer
Align your portfolio to specialty occupation standards
Your portfolio needs to demonstrate degree-level expertise, not just creative output. Highlight systems design, narrative architecture, or technical design work that maps directly to your qualification field, since consular officers assess degree-to-role fit during E-3 interviews.
Target studios with existing LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to identify game studios that have filed Labor Condition Applications before. Prior LCA filings signal that a studio's HR and legal teams already understand the E-3 process and won't hesitate at the offer stage.
Clarify contract and remote work limitations upfront
E-3 status is employer-specific, so freelance arrangements and multi-studio contracts don't qualify. Confirm with hiring managers early that the role is a direct W-2 position, not a contractor or vendor engagement, before investing time in the interview process.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your LCA and visa paperwork
Once you have an offer, the LCA must be certified by the DOL before your consulate appointment can proceed. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end, so the post-offer timeline doesn't stall on unfamiliar government forms.
Prepare a specialty occupation response for your interview
Consular officers sometimes question whether game design roles constitute a specialty occupation. Have a concise explanation ready that connects your specific job duties, your degree field, and the industry standard requiring degree-level qualifications for that type of design work.
Time your application around studio hiring cycles
Major studios typically headcount-plan after annual releases or funding rounds. Targeting your outreach in the months following a major launch increases the chance a studio is actively budgeting for new hires and willing to initiate sponsorship paperwork alongside an offer.
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How do I find Game Designer jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the recommended way to search, as it surfaces Game Designer roles at employers with active E-3 and LCA filing history. Standard job platforms don't filter by visa sponsorship willingness, so you can spend significant time reaching roles where the employer has never sponsored and isn't prepared to start.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Game Designer role qualify as a specialty occupation for E-3 purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific related field such as game design, interactive media, computer science, or digital arts. Roles where any general degree satisfies the requirement, or where the employer treats the degree as preferred rather than required, can face scrutiny at the consulate. The job offer and LCA must reflect a genuine degree requirement tied to the specific discipline.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Australian Game Designers?
The E-3 has no annual lottery and no numerical cap, so an Australian game designer with a qualifying offer can apply at any time of year and receive a decision at the consulate, often within weeks. The H-1B requires entering a randomised lottery in March for work authorisation starting the following October, meaning the earliest a new H-1B holder can start is roughly seven months after registration, and selection isn't guaranteed. For Australians, the E-3 is a substantially faster and more predictable path.
What happens to my E-3 status if my studio is acquired or undergoes layoffs?
E-3 status is tied to a specific employer and approved LCA, so an acquisition that changes your legal employer entity or a layoff that ends your employment terminates your authorised status. You have a 60-day grace period to secure a new qualifying position and initiate a fresh E-3 filing. If the acquiring company retains you under the same role and employment terms, your new employer will need to file a new LCA and you'll need an updated E-3 before your current approval period ends.
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