Game Designer Jobs in Virginia

Game Designer jobs in Virginia are open across Fairfax, Blacksburg, and Collinsville and other Virginia metros, with employers like George Mason University, Churchill Downs, and Dave & Buster's hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles8+
Top employerGeorge Mason University
Top cityFairfax, VA
Cities hiring4
Work type63% Hybrid
Top industryEducation

Showing 5 of 8+ Game Designer jobs

Churchill Downs Inc.
Game Room Attendant
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Churchill Downs Inc.
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Game Room Attendant
Churchill Downs Inc.
Collinsville, Virginia
Customer Service & Support
Customer Service
Customer Support
On-Site
High School
1,001-5,000

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Virginia Tech
Director / Game Day Operations
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Virginia Tech
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Director / Game Day Operations
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia
Project & Program Management
Events & Tourism
Event Planning
$55k - $60k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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George Mason University
Instructor or Assistant Professor of Game Design
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George Mason University
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Instructor or Assistant Professor of Game Design
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia
Teaching & Instruction
Curriculum Design
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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George Mason University
Instructor or Assistant Professor of Game Design
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George Mason University
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Instructor or Assistant Professor of Game Design
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia
Teaching & Instruction
Research & Academia
Curriculum Design
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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George Mason University
Instructor or Assistant Professor of Game Design
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George Mason University
Added 7mo ago
Instructor or Assistant Professor of Game Design
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia
Teaching & Instruction
Research & Academia
Curriculum Design
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Game Designer Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Fairfax
5 jobs
Blacksburg
1 jobs
Collinsville
1 jobs
Virginia Beach
1 jobs

Game Designer Job Market in Virginia

A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • George Mason University
    George Mason University5
  • Churchill Downs
    Churchill Downs1
  • Dave & Buster's
    Dave & Buster's1
  • Virginia Tech
    Virginia Tech1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education6
  • Food & Beverage1

What Virginia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in game designer jobs across Virginia.

  • 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

Game Designer Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How many game designer jobs are there in Virginia?

There are 8+ game designer openings in Virginia on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Fairfax, Blacksburg, and Collinsville. New positions post regularly as employers across Virginia hire.

How much do game designers make in Virginia?

Game designers in Virginia earn a median of about $77,140 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $42,080 for the lowest 10% to over $140,490 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which Virginia cities have the most game designer jobs?

Fairfax, Blacksburg, and Collinsville have the most game designer openings in Virginia right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire game designers in Virginia?

Employers hiring game designers in Virginia include George Mason University, Churchill Downs, and Dave & Buster's, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote game designer jobs in Virginia?

Yes. About 63% of game designer openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Virginia metros.

How do I apply for game designer jobs in Virginia?

You can apply to game designer jobs in Virginia directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Virginia location, then apply to each one that fits.

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