Mid Level Game Designer Jobs
Mid level game designer jobs go to designers ready to own systems or features end to end, make meaningful design decisions with limited oversight, and guide junior teammates through production. Openings are 15% remote or hybrid across Technology & Software, Education, and Gaming & Esports, with Riot Games, Electronic Arts, and George Mason University actively hiring at this level now.
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General Information
- Location: Vancouver
- State: British Columbia
- Country: Canada
Description & Requirements
Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.
EA SPORTS is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, fan programs, and cross-platform digital experiences. EA SPORTS creates connected experiences that ignite the emotion of sport through industry-leading sports video games, including Madden NFL football, College Football, EA SPORTS FC, NHL® hockey, and EA SPORTS UFC.
What’s in it for you? Glad you asked!
We’re looking for a Lead Game Product Manager to join our team dedicated to delivering American Football gaming experiences to millions of players worldwide! Work at the intersection of one of the world’s most iconic sports entertainment brands and the fast-moving world of F2P gaming.
You’ll be part of a collaborative team united by a love of games and a drive to deliver. Together, you’ll craft a constant stream of exciting content and engaging experiences that keep players coming back. Working hand-in-hand with Game Design, Engineering, Analytics, Production, and Marketing, you'll help build experiences that are fun, rewarding, and genuinely memorable.
What You’ll Do
Live Service Ownership
- Partner with a cross-functional team to drive product performance, contributing to key outcomes across acquisition, engagement, retention, and monetization.
- Build live ops that maximize player engagement and monetization throughout the product lifecycle.
- Model, analyze, and optimize in-game economies and monetization systems to balance player experience with business performance.
- Lead a data-driven culture of hypothesis, experimentation, validation, and iteration.
- Develop and implement game health review cycles that synthesize internal metrics, player feedback, and market signals to drive product improvements.
- Partner with Marketing to drive top-of-funnel growth strategies, ensuring acquisition efforts are aligned with in-game onboarding and early player experience.
Strategic Vision
- Act as a strategic thought partner to senior leadership.
- Conduct competitive and market research to identify trends, emerging mechanics, and untapped opportunities.
- Provide insights that prioritize the product roadmap, articulate risk/reward trade-offs, and build compelling business cases for key investments.
- Be a passionate advocate for the player deeply understanding who our American Football fans are, what motivates them, and how we build products they love and return to.
People & Organization
- Mentor and develop other Product Managers, sharing your expertise and helping raise the bar on product craft.
- Be a source of learning and a model of best practices, combining your unique background with a genuine growth mindset.
- Collaborate with Producers, Game Designers, Engineers, and external partners to align cross-functional teams around shared product goals.
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in product management, with meaningful experience in live service F2P games.
- Proven track record of owning and improving a liveF2Ptitle through its product lifecycle, including delivery of features, live ops events, and post-launch optimization.
- Deep understanding of F2P game ecosystems, including player lifecycle management, spending behaviors, monetization design, and UA economics.
- Strong analytical skills, with experience defining and tracking KPIs, building business cases, and making data-informed decisions. Forecasting and modeling experience a plus.
- Experience designing and running A/B tests and translating results into clear product action.
- Ability to craft wireframes and detailed product specifications, and present work confidently to executive stakeholders.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to align cross-functional teams around a product vision.
- A player-first mentality and genuine passion for games.
- BA/BS in a quantitative or technical discipline (math, economics, engineering, finance), or MBA a plus.
- Highly desirable: A passionate football fan with a strong understanding of American Football and the EA SPORTS brand.
Pay Transparency - North America
The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).
PAY RANGES
We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.
Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.
General Information
- Location: Vancouver
- State: British Columbia
- Country: Canada
Description & Requirements
Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.
EA SPORTS is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, fan programs, and cross-platform digital experiences. EA SPORTS creates connected experiences that ignite the emotion of sport through industry-leading sports video games, including Madden NFL football, College Football, EA SPORTS FC, NHL® hockey, and EA SPORTS UFC.
What’s in it for you? Glad you asked!
We’re looking for a Lead Game Product Manager to join our team dedicated to delivering American Football gaming experiences to millions of players worldwide! Work at the intersection of one of the world’s most iconic sports entertainment brands and the fast-moving world of F2P gaming.
You’ll be part of a collaborative team united by a love of games and a drive to deliver. Together, you’ll craft a constant stream of exciting content and engaging experiences that keep players coming back. Working hand-in-hand with Game Design, Engineering, Analytics, Production, and Marketing, you'll help build experiences that are fun, rewarding, and genuinely memorable.
What You’ll Do
Live Service Ownership
- Partner with a cross-functional team to drive product performance, contributing to key outcomes across acquisition, engagement, retention, and monetization.
- Build live ops that maximize player engagement and monetization throughout the product lifecycle.
- Model, analyze, and optimize in-game economies and monetization systems to balance player experience with business performance.
- Lead a data-driven culture of hypothesis, experimentation, validation, and iteration.
- Develop and implement game health review cycles that synthesize internal metrics, player feedback, and market signals to drive product improvements.
- Partner with Marketing to drive top-of-funnel growth strategies, ensuring acquisition efforts are aligned with in-game onboarding and early player experience.
Strategic Vision
- Act as a strategic thought partner to senior leadership.
- Conduct competitive and market research to identify trends, emerging mechanics, and untapped opportunities.
- Provide insights that prioritize the product roadmap, articulate risk/reward trade-offs, and build compelling business cases for key investments.
- Be a passionate advocate for the player deeply understanding who our American Football fans are, what motivates them, and how we build products they love and return to.
People & Organization
- Mentor and develop other Product Managers, sharing your expertise and helping raise the bar on product craft.
- Be a source of learning and a model of best practices, combining your unique background with a genuine growth mindset.
- Collaborate with Producers, Game Designers, Engineers, and external partners to align cross-functional teams around shared product goals.
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in product management, with meaningful experience in live service F2P games.
- Proven track record of owning and improving a liveF2Ptitle through its product lifecycle, including delivery of features, live ops events, and post-launch optimization.
- Deep understanding of F2P game ecosystems, including player lifecycle management, spending behaviors, monetization design, and UA economics.
- Strong analytical skills, with experience defining and tracking KPIs, building business cases, and making data-informed decisions. Forecasting and modeling experience a plus.
- Experience designing and running A/B tests and translating results into clear product action.
- Ability to craft wireframes and detailed product specifications, and present work confidently to executive stakeholders.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to align cross-functional teams around a product vision.
- A player-first mentality and genuine passion for games.
- BA/BS in a quantitative or technical discipline (math, economics, engineering, finance), or MBA a plus.
- Highly desirable: A passionate football fan with a strong understanding of American Football and the EA SPORTS brand.
Pay Transparency - North America
The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).
PAY RANGES
We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.
Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.
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- George Mason University3
- Epic Games2
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Mid Level Game Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level game designer job?
Lead with shipped work. Mid level roles go to designers who can point to features, systems, or mechanics they owned from prototype to release. Your portfolio should show design decisions you made, the reasoning behind them, and the outcome. In applications, emphasize your ability to work independently, communicate trade-offs clearly, and collaborate across disciplines without needing constant direction.
Which companies hire mid level game designers?
Companies hiring mid level game designers right now include Riot Games, Electronic Arts, and George Mason University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, from AAA studios and established mobile publishers to mid-size independent developers with active production pipelines.
Are there remote mid level game designer jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by studio and role type. About 15% of mid level game designer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, making flexible arrangements common at this stage. Systems and UX-focused design roles tend to offer more remote flexibility than positions tied closely to on-site production or live-service operations teams.
How do I move up to a mid level game designer role?
The path from entry level to mid level is built on demonstrated ownership, not just time in seat. Focus on deepening a specialization, whether that is systems design, level design, or UX, and seek out projects where you can drive outcomes rather than execute tasks. Documenting measurable impact, taking initiative on design problems, and earning trust from leads over multiple shipped projects is what makes the transition happen.
Which industries hire the most mid level game designers?
Mid Level game designer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Education, and Gaming & Esports, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors maintain the largest ongoing design headcounts because their production cycles, live-service models, or player engagement goals require experienced designers who can own work streams independently and contribute to long-term product roadmaps.