Job Description

Salary: $105,100 - 140,900 per year Requirements:

• We look for at least five years of game design or game development experience, or two complete project cycles.
• We need expertise in two or more design disciplines such as combat, level, systems, progression, area, quest or mission, technical gameplay, encounter, or UI/UX design.
• We expect working knowledge of game engines and game design tools, including Unreal, Unity, or proprietary engines.
• We value experience working across a range of game genres, modes, and styles.
• We require the ability to travel domestically and a valid, current form of identification that meets travel requirements.
• A bachelors degree or relevant experience in the gaming industry is preferred.
• We particularly value leadership, mentorship, teaching, feedback, and conflict resolution experience.
• Experience with licensed intellectual property, especially Disney-owned and 20th Century properties such as Alien, Predator, and The Simpsons, is preferred.
• Experience working with external partners in licensing, publishing, marketing, and business development is preferred.

• We partner closely with the Creative Lead to provide project feedback and help our external studios succeed with milestones, gates, and deadlines.
• We review gameplay mechanics, systems, assets, milestone builds, and documentation to ensure brand alignment and quality approval.
• We deliver ongoing feedback in different formats throughout the development cycle based on each projects needs.
• We help studios uphold project pillars, identity, and conventions so the games feel on brand and strengthen our portfolio.
• We serve as a dependable source of brand and gameplay guidance for the studios we work with.
• We attend regular meetings and syncs with game directors, creative leads, gameplay leads, and other team members.
• We support product managers with submission workflows, deadline tracking, project communication, and team responses to milestones and submissions.
• We maintain and communicate internal standards and benchmarks for gameplay systems, features, and assets across projects.
• We stay current on industry standards and evolving skill sets relevant to our slate of games.

• Support
• Marketing
• Unity
• Unreal
• UX UI Design
• GameDev
• Product Manager

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We are 20th Century Games, part of the Disney Games Group, and this is a full-time senior role focused on guiding partner studios working with our licensed properties. Unlike a hands-on studio design role, this position centers on reviewing multiple projects, collaborating across teams, and ensuring games meet our brand vision and quality expectations. We offer a benefits package that includes health and savings support, educational opportunities, and other Disney extras, along with possible bonus or long-term incentive compensation. The hiring range for this role in Glendale, California is $105,100 to $140,900 per year, with pay depending on equity, location, knowledge, skills, and experience.

last updated 24 week of 2026

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