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Contra is hiring a contract Senior Game Designer for a remote design role advertised as open worldwide. Posted 7 October 2026.
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Headquarters: San Francisco, CA
URL: http://bit.ly/3kLhMdk
Contra Labs sits at the intersection of human creativity and AI. We partner with leading AI labs and product companies to improve their tools across design, video, development, and beyond. Our research is grounded in how top creatives actually work, studying the patterns behind what gets created, what gets chosen, and what resonates. We believe human input will always be at the center of net new creation, and our mission is to help shape technology so human creativity can be amplified to create what today is unimaginable.
By joining the Contra Labs network you gain access to paid projects with some of the most innovative companies building the next generation of creative and AI-powered tools.
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Evaluate AI-generated games and interactive experiences for gameplay quality, technical execution, and overall player experience
Provide clear, structured feedback on gameplay loops, mechanics, controls, physics, level design, UI, visual feedback, and overall game feel
Help define quality benchmarks and evaluation criteria for what great AI-generated games should look, feel, and play like
Identify common failure modes in AI-generated games, including broken gameplay loops, poor collision or physics logic, unresponsive controls, and disjointed player feedback
Build or evaluate playable prototypes and reference experiences that demonstrate best-in-class game design and technical execution
Contribute to research exploring how AI models can better understand and generate compelling, polished, and playable interactive experiences
Strong portfolio showcasing high-quality game design, interactive experiences, or playable projects
Strong understanding of game mechanics, gameplay loops, player experience, controls, and visual feedback
Ability to articulate creative and technical feedback clearly and constructively
Strong game design instincts and awareness of contemporary games, mechanics, interaction patterns, and player expectations
Comfort working in fast-paced, experimental environments (experience with AI, game engines, or rapid prototyping tools is a plus)
To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/contra-senior-game-designer
Yes. The listing describes a fully remote contract role described as worldwide; confirm eligibility with the employer. The employer notes: Anywhere in the World.
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