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Game Designer cover letter template
A structured letter with example content specific to this role. Replace the bracketed placeholders and adjust the details to the job you're actually applying for.
How to structure it
Opening
Name the role and, in one line, the strongest reason you're a fit. Skip the throat-clearing.
Middle
One or two paragraphs of real, specific evidence: what you did, and the result. This is where most letters go generic. Yours shouldn't.
Why this employer
One genuine, specific reason you want this job at this company, not any company. Vague enthusiasm reads as a template that wasn't customised.
Close
Thank them, note your resume is attached, and make it easy to reach you.
Re: Application for Game Designer
I am writing to apply for the Game Designer role at [Company Name]. With a strong background in designing game mechanics and a track record of shipping playable features, I am confident I can contribute to your team's upcoming projects.
In my most recent role, I designed the progression and economy systems for a mobile strategy game. I prototyped the core loop in Unity, ran weekly playtests and used player data to rebalance difficulty. This reduced post-launch balance patches from monthly to quarterly and kept early player retention steady.
I am particularly drawn to [Company Name] because [add one genuine, specific reason: a project, value, or market position you can point to]. I want to bring my design documentation and prototyping skills to a studio that values iteration and player experience.
Thank you for considering my application. My resume is attached, and I would welcome the chance to discuss how my design experience can support your team's goals.
Getting it right
- Keep it to one page. A hiring manager spends seconds on this before deciding whether to read your resume.
- Address a named person where you can find one, rather than "To Whom It May Concern".
- Don't repeat your resume line for line. Use the letter to add context a bullet point can't: why this role, why now, why here.
- Match the tone of the job ad. A formal listing calls for a formal letter; a casual one gives you room to write more like yourself.
This is a starting point, not a guarantee of interviews. Make it specific to the actual employer before you send it.