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IC3 - Proficient
The median salary range for Design (IC3) roles disclosed in public job postings is $125k - $171k as of Aug 2026, based on 2,113 job postings from 437 companies.
Salary Range
Low
$125,000
15%
Mid
$147,803
15%
High
$170,606
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Visual Design Artist - Unpublished R&D Product (Contract)
Guangzhou
N/A
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Visual Design Artist - Unpublished R&D Product (Contract)
People's Republic of China
N/A
N/A
UI Designer - Unpublished R&D Product (Contract)
Guangzhou
N/A
N/A
UI Designer - Unpublished R&D Product (Contract)
People's Republic of China
N/A
N/A
Game Designer, System - Unpublished R&D Product (Contract)
Guangzhou
N/A
N/A
Game Designer, System - Unpublished R&D Product (Contract)
People's Republic of China
N/A
N/A
Game Designer, Combat - Unpublished R&D Product (Contract)
Shanghai
N/A
N/A
Game Designer, Combat - Unpublished R&D Product (Contract)
People's Republic of China
N/A
N/A
Game Designer, Combat - Unpublished R&D Product (Contract)
Guangzhou
N/A
N/A
Game Designer, Combat - Unpublished R&D Product (Contract)
People's Republic of China
N/A
N/A
Game Designer III, Competitive Systems- VALORANT
United States
·5+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Game Designer III, Competitive Systems- VALORANT
Los Angeles
·5+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Game Designer III (Card Rules) - Riftbound
United States
·4+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Game Designer III (Card Rules) - Riftbound
Los Angeles
·4+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Level Comparison
| Level | Sample Size | Low | Mid | High | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC1 Entry 0-1 YOE Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance. | Large 82 Data Points | $66,450 | $73,225 | $80,000 | |
IC2 Developing 2-4 YOE Contributes to projects under general guidance. Skills are relatively developed with room for growth. | Very Large 416 Data Points | $100,000 | $115,000 | $130,000 | |
IC3 Proficient 5-7 YOE Owns specific projects and requires minimal guidance. Skills are fully developed. | Very Large 439 Data Points | $125,000 | $147,803 | $170,606 | |
IC4 Advanced 8-11 YOE Owns complex projects and drives their direction. Displays in-depth and broad skills and expertise. | Very Large 990 Data Points | $140,000 | $160,000 | $180,000 | |
IC5 Expert 12+ YOE A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals. | Very Large 259 Data Points | $176,050 | $200,525 | $225,000 | |
IC6 Advisory An authority in their field who defines and drives initiatives with long-term strategic impact. | Very Large 233 Data Points | $168,200 | $199,325 | $230,450 | |
M3 Manager Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results. | Very Large 163 Data Points | $137,250 | $163,800 | $190,350 | |
M4 Sr. Manager Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results. | Large 81 Data Points | $156,140 | $193,670 | $231,200 | |
M5 Director Oversees managers or leads their own department. Responsible for vision, strategy, hiring, and results. | Very Large 298 Data Points | $180,310 | $209,743 | $239,175 | |
M6 Sr. Director Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function. | Medium 49 Data Points | $213,000 | $249,000 | $285,000 |