Game Designer Jobs
Game Designer jobs are open across video game studios, mobile app companies, interactive media, and educational tech, from junior to lead and creative director levels, with specializations in level design, systems design, and narrative design. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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General Information
- Location: Stockholm
- State: Stockholm County
- Country: Sweden
Description & Requirements
Join us at Electronic Arts (EA), where you will help inspire the world to play by designing accessible, engaging mobile games for millions of players. You will report to the Director of Product and collaborate with a diverse team including engineers, UX, and research partners. As part of EA's EAX organization, you will shape the creative direction of our unreleased mobile experience focused on once-a-day-puzzle games. You will guide the discovery phase, prototype original concepts, and deliver game design documents ready for development.
Responsibilities:
- You will design and document new mobile game concepts and features, including light metagame systems that align with our engagement strategy.
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You will lead creative vision workshops with product, UX, and engineering teams to ensure alignment and actionable outcomes.
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You will prototype and refine game ideas rapidly, using tools like Figma and Miro to communicate flows and mechanics for daily use and subscription value.
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You will partner with research teams to test hypotheses, gather player insights, and improve designs based on feedback.
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience designing mobile or casual games, with at least one commercially successful title featuring social or engagement features.
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Experience generating, documenting, and iterating on game concepts from blank slate to prototype using digital collaboration tools.
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Experience designing gameplay loops and metagame systems that increase player engagement and retention in subscription-based ecosystems.
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Experience with AI prototyping tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, etc.
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Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to produce clear, actionable game design documents and validate gameplay balance.
General Information
- Location: Stockholm
- State: Stockholm County
- Country: Sweden
Description & Requirements
Join us at Electronic Arts (EA), where you will help inspire the world to play by designing accessible, engaging mobile games for millions of players. You will report to the Director of Product and collaborate with a diverse team including engineers, UX, and research partners. As part of EA's EAX organization, you will shape the creative direction of our unreleased mobile experience focused on once-a-day-puzzle games. You will guide the discovery phase, prototype original concepts, and deliver game design documents ready for development.
Responsibilities:
- You will design and document new mobile game concepts and features, including light metagame systems that align with our engagement strategy.
-
You will lead creative vision workshops with product, UX, and engineering teams to ensure alignment and actionable outcomes.
-
You will prototype and refine game ideas rapidly, using tools like Figma and Miro to communicate flows and mechanics for daily use and subscription value.
-
You will partner with research teams to test hypotheses, gather player insights, and improve designs based on feedback.
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience designing mobile or casual games, with at least one commercially successful title featuring social or engagement features.
-
Experience generating, documenting, and iterating on game concepts from blank slate to prototype using digital collaboration tools.
-
Experience designing gameplay loops and metagame systems that increase player engagement and retention in subscription-based ecosystems.
-
Experience with AI prototyping tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, etc.
-
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to produce clear, actionable game design documents and validate gameplay balance.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software14
- Gaming & Esports4
- Media & Entertainment3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in game designer jobs.
- Proficiency with game engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine
- Experience designing game systems, levels, or mechanics with documented results
- Portfolio demonstrating shipped or prototype game projects
- Strong understanding of player psychology, pacing, and difficulty balancing
- Ability to collaborate with artists, engineers, and producers using agile workflows
- Familiarity with prototyping tools and scripting basics such as Blueprints or Lua
Tips for Your Game Designer Job Search
Tailor your portfolio to the role
Hiring managers at game studios scan portfolios before resumes. Organize yours by design discipline so a level design role sees level design work first. Cut anything that doesn't show your design thinking, not just the finished product.
Document your design decisions clearly
A portfolio piece without a written breakdown loses impact. For each project, explain the problem you were solving, the constraints you worked within, and what you changed after playtesting. Studios hire designers who can articulate process, not just ship work.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists game designer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by engine and tools requirements
Many game designer postings specify Unity, Unreal, or proprietary toolsets. Prioritize openings that match your strongest engine so your skills map directly to day one expectations, and name those tools explicitly in your resume's skills section.
Prepare a playable or interactive sample
When a studio asks for a design test or sample, a working prototype in a free engine outperforms a slide deck every time. Even a small playable level demonstrates spatial reasoning, pacing judgment, and tool fluency that static screenshots can't show.
Negotiate using total compensation framing
Game studios often offer bonuses tied to ship milestones or royalty pools. Before accepting an offer, ask for the full compensation breakdown including royalty terms and crunch expectations, so you're comparing the whole package across offers.
Game Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most game designers?
The companies hiring the most game designers right now include Riot Games, IGT, and Akima, with the largest share of openings in California, Washington, and Nevada, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Roles at larger studios tend to be specialized by discipline, while smaller studios often look for designers who can work across systems, levels, and narrative.
How many game designer jobs are remote?
About 46% of game designer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is higher than many other creative disciplines. Systems designers and narrative designers tend to find the most remote-friendly roles, while level designers working with proprietary in-house engines are more frequently asked to be on-site.
How do you become a game designer?
Start by building and shipping small games using a free engine like Unity or Godot, then document your design decisions in a written breakdown for each project. A degree in game design, computer science, or a related field helps with studio roles, but a strong portfolio of playable work carries more weight than credentials alone at most hiring stages.
Can you get hired as a game designer with little experience?
Yes, entry-level game designer roles exist, but they're competitive and portfolios do most of the work. Game jam projects, modding work, and self-published mobile prototypes all count as real experience if you document the design thinking behind them. Applying to QA or associate producer roles at studios is also a proven path into design.
What does the game designer interview process look like?
Most studios start with a recruiter screen, then move to a portfolio review with a lead designer or creative director. A design test is common at mid-to-senior levels, usually asking you to pitch a feature, redesign a mechanic, or complete a timed level design exercise. Final rounds typically include team fit conversations with cross-functional collaborators like engineers and artists.
Where can I find and apply to game designer jobs?
You can find and apply to game designer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from studios and game companies across the United States. Search the listings for roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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