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Design jobs in Santa Monica, United States

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Design jobs in Santa Monica at a glance

Open roles: 14
Remote: 14%
Posted in the last 30 days: 4
Advertised pay, middle half: $125K – $181Kmedian $180K

From the 13 design jobs here that state yearly pay in USD: the top of each advertised range. Updated nightly.

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Mission Designer
2 days ago
Absurd Ventures · Santa Monica, California, United States
Entry level$100K – $115K a yearDesign
We are seeking a Mission Designer to create highly memorable missions that combine best-in-class storytelling with action gameplay for an all-new open world IP built in Unreal Engine 5. As a Mission Designer, you will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team and be a hands-on…
Technical Game Designer (Contingent)
4 days ago
Naughty Dog · Santa Monica, California, United States
Hybrid$58.03 – $72.55 an hourDesign
This position is for a temporary engagement through our staffing partner, DZConneX Services. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position.
Sr. Director, Product Design
9 days ago
ZipRecruiter · Santa Monica, California, United States
RemoteDirector$240K – $310K a yearDesign
We offer a hybrid work environment. Most US-based positions can also be performed remotely (any exceptions will be noted in the Minimum Qualifications below.)
Creative Director, Filmmaker for Brand Storytelling
3 weeks ago
Roku · Santa Monica, California, United States
HybridDirector$209.4K – $232.8K a yearDesign
The Creative Director/Filmmaker — Brand Storytelling leads the concept, development, and production of Roku-produced brand commercials, video idents, experience videos, and other high-impact brand films within the Creative Studio. This is a hands-on creative leadership role for…
Senior Motion Graphics Designer
4 weeks ago
PlayQ · Santa Monica, California, United States
RemoteFull-timeSeniorDesign
Motion Design: Design and animate high-quality motion graphics for user acquisition, social, and digital marketing campaigns using typography, transitions, visual effects, gameplay assets, UI, and graphic design to create visually compelling advertising creatives.; Video…
Senior User Experience Designer
5 weeks ago
Axle Health · Santa Monica, California, United States
On-siteFull-timeSenior$150K – $180K a yearDesign
Axle Health builds AI scheduling and workforce management software to empower in-home healthcare providers to deliver exceptional, personalized care right where patients feel most comfortable—at home.
Senior Gameplay Animator - IGC/ Gameplay (Contingent)
6 weeks ago
Naughty Dog · Santa Monica, California, United States
HybridSenior$69.52 – $86.93 an hourDesign
This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner, Yoh Enterprise Solutions. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position.
Graphic Designer
2 months ago
fav · Santa Monica, California, United States
On-siteFull-timeMid level$95K – $125K a yearDesign
We’re looking for a Graphic Designer to help shape and evolve the fav brand across digital, social, marketing, and product experiences.
Game Designer, Technical (Contingent)
3 months ago
Naughty Dog · Santa Monica, California, United States
HybridMid level$56.70 – $65.00 an hourDesign
Prototyping, implementing, and owning gameplay scenarios, narrative‬ sequences, interactive objects, AI behaviors, and other mechanics and‬ systems‬.; Communicating with animation, programming, and art departments to‬ effectively produce the assets and code support required for…
Associate Game Designer, Technical (Contingent)
4 months ago
Naughty Dog · Santa Monica, California, United States
HybridEntry level$37.00 – $50.00 an hourDesign
Prototyping, implementing, and owning gameplay scenarios, narrative sequences, interactive objects, and AI behaviors; Collaborating with the Design team to conceptualize, prototype, implement, tune, and balance gameplay mechanics and systems; Communicating with animation,…
Producer, MoCap and VO
6 months ago
Absurd Ventures · Santa Monica, California, United States
Senior$90K – $120K a yearDesign
We are seeking an experienced Producer to join our central production team, with a primary focus on video game production. This role will support multiple disciplines across the project, helping drive recording and shoot schedules, coordinate complex cross-team efforts, and…
Senior Technical Designer
6 months ago
PlayStation Global · Santa Monica, California, United States
HybridFull-timeSenior$145.1K – $181.4K a yearDesign
Prototyping, implementing, and owning gameplay scenarios, narrative sequences, interactive objects, AI behaviors, and other mechanics and systems.; Communicating with animation, programming, and art departments to effectively produce the assets and code support required for the…
Senior Technical Designer
6 months ago
Naughty Dog · Santa Monica, California, United States
HybridFull-timeSenior$145.1K – $181.4K a yearDesign
Prototyping, implementing, and owning gameplay scenarios, narrative sequences, interactive objects, AI behaviors, and other mechanics and systems.; Communicating with animation, programming, and art departments to effectively produce the assets and code support required for the…
Principal/Lead Mission Designer (Campaign)
7 months ago
Absurd Ventures · Santa Monica, California, United States
Lead / staff$160K – $190K a yearDesign
As Principal/Lead Mission Designer (Campaign), you will help build and standardize the craft-quality for single-player campaign missions. You will shape critical path and side missions that deliver compelling storytelling and engaging action gameplay within an open-world…

Updated 07 Nov 2026 10:21 UTC from the OptiTalent job library.