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Hire pre-vetted level designers, systems designers, and narrative designers in as little as 48 hours. Enterprise-grade talent matching powered by AI + human expertise.

48 hrs
Time to match
Top 3%
Acceptance rate
150+
Countries

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Game Design Disciplines

Every Genre. Every Platform.
Player-First Design.

Access designers skilled across all game design disciplines — from systems and economy design to level design and narrative.

Systems Design

680+ designers

Level Design

540+ designers

Narrative Design

420+ designers

Game Balance

580+ designers

Economy Design

340+ designers

UX Design

460+ designers

Combat Design Puzzle Design Quest Design Multiplayer Design Monetization Design Tutorial Design Documentation Playtesting Data Analysis Scripting Unreal Engine Unity

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Simple Process

How to Find Your Game Designer

From requirements to matched talent in as little as 48 hours. Our AI + human approach ensures you get exactly the right fit.

1

Share Your Requirements

Tell us about your game design needs — genre, discipline, experience level, and timeline. Our AI analyzes your requirements against hundreds of game designer profiles.

  • Design discipline matching
  • Experience level filtering
  • Timezone & availability
2

Review Matched Candidates

Within 48 hours, receive a curated shortlist of pre-vetted game designers. Each candidate includes detailed profiles, shipped game credits, and verified reviews.

  • 3-5 matched candidates
  • Portfolio & shipped titles
  • Design philosophy overview
3

Start Designing Together

Interview your top picks and onboard seamlessly. WorkGenius handles contracts, payments, and compliance across 150+ countries so you can focus on making great games.

  • Compliant contracts
  • Global payments handled
  • Ongoing support

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Game Design Projects

What Can Game Designers Create?

From indie games to AAA productions, our designers bring games to life with engaging mechanics and memorable experiences.

Systems Design

Design core game systems including combat, progression, crafting, and multiplayer mechanics. Create engaging loops that keep players coming back.

Core MechanicsProgressionCombat

Level Design

Create compelling game environments that guide players, tell stories, and provide memorable challenges. From linear levels to open worlds.

EnvironmentPacingFlow

Narrative Design

Craft stories, dialogue, and quest structures that immerse players in your world. Branching narratives and environmental storytelling.

StoryDialogueQuests

Economy & Balance

Design and balance in-game economies, progression curves, and difficulty scaling. Data-driven tuning for optimal player experience.

EconomyBalanceMonetization

Mobile & F2P

Design for free-to-play and mobile games with ethical monetization, live ops events, and retention-focused mechanics.

MobileF2PLive Ops

Game UX

Design intuitive controls, clear feedback systems, and accessible onboarding. Make complex systems easy to understand and enjoyable to master.

ControlsUI/UXAccessibility

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Why WorkGenius

Not Just Another
Freelance Marketplace

Traditional platforms give you thousands of profiles to sift through. WorkGenius gives you 3-5 perfect matches — pre-vetted designers who fit your exact needs.

AI + Human Expertise

Our AI analyzes project requirements while expert recruiters assess shipped titles and design philosophy.

Pre-Vetted Quality

Only the top 3% of applicants pass our portfolio reviews, design challenges, and live interviews.

Enterprise Compliance

Compliant hiring in 150+ countries. We handle contracts, payments, taxes, and legal requirements.

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Free consultation. No commitment required.

48hrs
Average time to first match
500K+
Pre-vetted professionals
98%
Client satisfaction rate
150+
Countries supported
Common Questions

Game Designer Hiring FAQ

How quickly can I hire a game designer?

With WorkGenius, you can receive matched game designer candidates within 48 hours. Our AI-powered matching combined with human expertise ensures you get pre-vetted talent that matches your exact requirements. From initial consultation to designer onboarding, most clients complete the hiring process within 1-2 weeks.

What game design disciplines do your designers cover?

Our network includes 1,200+ pre-vetted game designers specializing in:

  • Systems Design: Core mechanics, combat, progression, multiplayer
  • Level Design: Environment layout, pacing, world building
  • Narrative Design: Story, dialogue, quest design, worldbuilding
  • Economy Design: In-game economies, monetization, live ops
  • Balance Design: Difficulty curves, tuning, data analysis
  • UX Design: Controls, feedback, onboarding, accessibility

How are game designers vetted?

Every designer goes through a rigorous multi-step vetting process:

  1. Portfolio Review: Assessment of shipped titles, design documents, and contributions
  2. Design Challenge: Genre-relevant design exercise evaluating problem-solving and creativity
  3. Live Interview: Discussion of design philosophy, past projects, and collaboration approach
  4. Reference Check: Verification with previous studios and collaborators
  5. Background Verification: Identity and professional reference checks

Only the top 3% of applicants make it into our network.

What does it cost to hire a game designer?

Rates vary based on experience level, specialization, and location. Typical ranges:

  • Junior Game Designer: $40-65/hour
  • Mid-Level Game Designer: $65-110/hour
  • Senior Game Designer: $110-160/hour
  • Lead/Principal Designer: $160-220+/hour

WorkGenius provides transparent pricing with no hidden fees. We handle all payments, taxes, and compliance.

Can I hire designers for specific game genres?

Yes! WorkGenius supports genre-specific and discipline-specific needs:

  • Action/FPS: Combat designers, level designers with shooter experience
  • RPG/Strategy: Systems designers, narrative designers, economy specialists
  • Mobile/F2P: Monetization experts, live ops designers, UA-focused design
  • Indie: Generalist designers who can wear multiple hats

We match you with designers whose experience fits your specific game and genre.

What if the designer isn't the right fit?

We stand behind our matching quality with a replacement guarantee. If a designer doesn't meet your expectations within the first two weeks, we'll provide a replacement at no additional cost. Our 98% client satisfaction rate reflects our commitment to finding the right fit the first time.

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Join game studios that trust WorkGenius for their design needs. Get matched with pre-vetted systems, level, and narrative designers in 48 hours.

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