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Game Design
HTML5
eLearning
JavaScript
Ages 6 - 8
Construct 3
Ages 9 - 11
Game Development
Education Technology
Educational Leadership

✅ Construct 3 ✅ Construct 2 (HTML5 games) ✅ Unity ✅ Adobe Illustrator + Photoshop I am an expert in developing HTML5 and javascript based educational games in Construct2 and Construct3. I have a sound background of research in "Kids' education". I love working on and delivering educational projects. Apart from Scirra platforms, I offer my services Unity3D as well. P.S. I am super awesome to work with ;)

$45/hr

Game Design
Mathematics
Game Testing
Gameplay Design
Game Development
Game Programming
Software Documentation

Freelance game designer who has worked on over 40 different titles for VR, Blackchian, Mobile, PC, Web and Installations. Work has included level design, monetization, documentation and concept designs. My specific areas of interest are puzzle design and technical design (game balancing and economies). I have a 2:1 in Computing with Education Studies and have completed a years study in Video Game Design with PlaygroundSquad UK. I am proficient with Unity, UE4 and highly skilled with Game Maker Studio.

Game Design
C#
SQL
Unity
Transact-SQL
Virtual Reality
Microsoft SQL Server Programming
Microsoft SQL Server Administration

I am professional software developer experienced in Unity3d engine, C# and SQL development. Since 2012 I work as a Unity developer, mostly in the VR field. So if you're looking for Unity developer, especially for VR, please do not pass by. I have Oculus Rift, Oculus Go, Oculus Quest, Gear VR and Google Cardboard for testing purposes. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration!

Game Design
Unity
Unity
Game Art
Animation
CG Artwork
Unreal Engine
Game Development
Game Programming
Agile Software Development

Good day! You look sharp today. You're also light-years ahead of 90% of people with a "great idea for a game". So, congratulations! Now, let's see if my team can help bring your idea to life. FRAG Games is first non-European studio to be a part of the Remote Control Productions (Europe's largest family of game development studios). Here are some highlights you may be interested in: * Admire White Wizard Games, Cartoon Network, iDGi and Nvidia? We worked for them! * Think Dante is cool? We remade a 3D action slash em up in Unreal Engine 4 * Believe MMORPGS and Education are a match made in heaven? Check out Coda Quest! * Card Art....

$40/hr

Game Design
Game Testing
Concept Design
Project Planning
Game Development
Project Management
Project Scheduling
Mobile App Development

Thank you for visiting my profile! Few words about me: Entered the gamedev industry in 2003 changing from a hardcore gamer into a Junior Game Designer in a major project with a large team. Since then up to present days counted work on about 15 computer game projects and since 2007 when the mobile game industry entered in the action, worked on about 250+ projects for mobile games, as a Game Designer at the start but gradually taking more responsibilities as a Game Producer in multiple Outsourcing&Development companies. In 2016, decided to go on my own and recruited a team to start a fresh new Game Studio, with a plan for 5 years in which...

$50/hr

Game Design
Level Design
Game Testing
Content Writing
Creative Writing

I fell in love with videogames with (Super) Street Fighter 2 in 1994. Since then, I'm obsessed with games creation in all its forms and platforms. What I particularly like is testing and iterating new systems and the teamwork process that transform a simple idea into a finished game. My goal is to build a long lasting relationship with my clients. Key Skills - Rational Design : Difficulty Balancing, Rythm, Variety Distribution and Player Progression. - Game Mechanism : Creation, iteration and balancing - Versatile : Able to fit in different places with the same motivation and willingness to learn, no matter the type of game or Team Size -...

$31/hr

Game Design
Icon Design
Illustration
iPad UI Design
Adobe Photoshop
Game Development
iPhone UI Design
Character Design
Packaging Design

2D Game artist with 10 years of experience in illustration, game art and design. You can find my portfolio below.

$15/hr

Game Design
Game
Mobile Game
3D Modeling
Mobile Game
Level Design
Gamification
Autodesk Maya
Gameplay Design
Creative Writing

- Hypercasual games full cycle services -Applications gamiffication -Level desig in Unity3d,assets integration parameters set-up -Quests design -Writing dialogs -Math and economy balance -Scriptwriting -Creating game mechanics -Processing data, KPI

$20/hr

Game Design
Sketching
2D Animation
Product Design
Microsoft Word
Adobe Photoshop
Autodesk 3ds Max
Autodesk AutoCAD
Adobe Illustrator
Freestyle Drawing

Hello, I am a professional Industrial Designer ( Product Designer). I'm currently working as a Mobile Games Designer. I have been in this field since few years and have developed a strong conceptual and visual understanding of game graphics. I am proficient in Adobe illustrator and photoshop, so i digital paint my work which gives depth to my work and is also appreciated by my clients. I am good in 3d modelling and rendering and After Effects animations. I am strong in visual communication and free hand drawings and sketches. I take up conceptual design and deliver good quality work to my clients.

$76/hr

Game Design
C#
C++
Unity
JavaScript
Unreal Engine
iOS Development
Game Development
Game Programming
Android App Development

Currently working as a game designer and developer my skill set focuses mostly on programming but often I find that on the projects I work on I end up taking on a lot of the tasks. There are four games under my belt with another three currently in development right now. One is contract work for a game studio and the others are personal projects as I try to expand and push my talents. I have worked on UI, VFX, and pixel art as well but most of my experience is in game mechanics, systems, and level design with all the programming associated with that. C# and C++ are my most commonly used languages with some time spent in Java-script as the...

$20/hr

Game Design
Unity
Game Art
Unreal Engine
Game Development

Well done! If you're reading this, you're light-years ahead of 90% of people with a "great idea for a game". FRAG Games recently became the first non-European studio to become part of the Remote Control Productions family of studios. Some highlights you may be interested in: * Admire White Wizard Games, Cartoon Network, iDGi and Nvidia? We worked for them! * Think Dante is cool? We remade a 3D action slash em up in Unreal Engine 4 * Believe MMORPGS and Education are a match made in heaven? Check out Coda Quest! * Card Art. Pretty, right? We've illustrated hundreds of pieces for CCGs * FBOMB! Our baby. A full, reusable, custom...

$50/hr

Game Design
Leadership
UnrealScript
Unreal Engine
Documentation
Virtual Reality
Game Programming
Management Skills
Programming Languages
Agile Software Development

Hi, My name is Louis Charles, I am a graduate in Game/Level design, and I am an expert in Unreal Engine 4 with a specialty in VR development. I also have a good team management skills and the capability of holding agile scrums. Knowledgeable in Unity, GameMaker Studios 2, and Lumberyard. I have a fundamental knowledge of 3D software like Maya and 3dsMax. Notable Projects - Neverboard (2020-21) (Oculus Quest - Upcoming release) VR Technical Designer - Board game prototyping - Unending (2020-21) (Cancelled VR project) Game designer / Team lead / Producer I recently won The Global Gamejam 2020 with my game Step 9 (see Portfolio) Let...

$20/hr

Game Design
C#
Unity
PC Game
Mobile Game
Level Design
Unreal Engine
Game Development
Game Programming
Game Design Document

I work professionally in the game development field. I have a high standard of work and a proven set of skills making games for Android, iOS & PC. I have worked on and shipped many mobile and PC games for work and for freelance clients. Currently, in addition to my normal job I'm under contract with the famous GIZ to make a PC local multiplayer serious game. I mainly work with Unity and Unreal Engine 4. I am also familiar with CryEngine.

$50/hr

Game Design
Unity
Blender
Education Technology

Game Development Skills: Team Leader/Project Manager: Experience in all levels of game design, from concept to final assembly and polishing. Capable of understanding the needs and abilities of team members, and able to communicate between them. Programming and Tools: Expert C# and UnityScript programmer. Extensive knowledge of the Unity3d environment and tools. Experience with API and collaborative development between programmers and artists. 3D Asset Development: Experience in art and game modeling, topology, polygon budgeting, and manual correction of mesh errors. Capable of both character and environmental model development. Texturing:...

Game Design
Game
GameMaker
Game Testing
Gamification
Gameplay Design
Game Development
Game Consultation
Game Customization
Game Design Document

I am an experienced game designer who is passionate in developing society by using game and gamification. I design desired actions, mechanics, contents ,story-telling, and experiences of games in order to motivate humans' behaviour. I believe game is a way that can develop human lives by making them easily engage and be fun with virtual realistic simulations.

$20/hr

Game Design
C#
Unity
MySQL
Phaser
Node.js
ExpressJS
JavaScript
RESTful API
Web Application
Game Development

Hi there, I have five years+ of experience in professional Game Development with Unity3D & HTML5 Game development with PhaserJs. I have work experience in Hyper Casual, Arcade game, Racing game, Card game, FPS, TPS, Action, RPG game development. I have published 70+ games on play-store and also developed many PC and Browser-based games. I also have work experience with some top game publishers. Here is my skill set: * Work experience in Hyper Casual, Arcade, Racing, Card, FPS Shooting, Action, RPG game development * Expert in 2D and 3D gameplay scripting * Experienced in SDK integration (Admob, Facebook, IAP, Playfab, etc.) * HTML5 Game...

$40/hr

Game Design
UX/UI
Sketch
Bootstrap
Web Design
Mobile UI Design
iPhone UI Design
Adobe Illustrator
Mobile App Design
User Interface Design
User Experience Design

Hello! I`m UX/UI designer during last 10 years. And I am the best freelancer in the Design & Creative category in my city in 2020. I have strong experience in UX/UI design. If you're reading this, you've probably already gone through dozens of UpWork profiles looking for the right person who can turn your product around. It might be cliche to say this, but yes, I'm the person you're looking for.

$35/hr

Game Design
2D Design
Illustration
2D Animation
Adobe Photoshop
Motion Graphics
Character Design
Concept Artistry
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe After Effects

Multitasking designer with more than 10 years of experience who works with different technologies and styles. Can provide you with such services as: • Art: Character Design, Concept art, Game art, Storyboards, Illustrations, UI/UX, Graphic Design • Animation: Explainer Videos, Infographics, Character animation, Whiteboard, Frame by Frame animation, Motion Graphics, Ads • Post-production services: Filming, VFX, SFX, Color Correction, Special Effects • Additional services: Video campaign advice, Marketing support, Scriptwriting, Voice over (any language/accent/sex), Music CONTACT ME and let's make amazing things together!

$50/hr

Game Design
SaaS
Figma
App Design
Blockchain
Infographic
Website Design
Material Design
Mobile UI Design
UI/UX Prototyping
WordPress Website

I am a multidisciplinary UI designer, with 6 years of experience as a Ui designer, and 12+ years in the design industry. My core skills are to build seamless and aesthetically pleasing user interface design solutions for mobile & web devices. My portfolio holds 100s of super-satisfying reviews. Core Expertise: • Designing responsive websites, landing pages web and mobile applications • Building seamless prototyping, in Adobe XD, Figma and Axure • Evaluating user requirements in collaboration with product managers and engineers • Illustrate design ideas Into process flows and sitemaps • Identify and troubleshoot UX problems (responsiveness)...

Game Design
Writing
UX Design
Mobile Game
Game Testing
Scriptwriting
Gameplay Design
Game Development
Game Design Document
English to Russian Translation

I'm experienced game designer with high skills at: - creating game concept; - creation of narrative and plot; - mathematical balance of the game economy, game systems balance, UX and etc; - creation of technical tasks for programmers and artists; - creation of project documentation; - analysis of statistics to find and fix weaknesses in the game cycles; - creation of unique game mechanics; - artistic EN-RU and RU-EN translation; - creation of game monetization, sales systems and etc; - creation of UI comfortable for players; Also I have skills: - Spine2D animation; - Adobe Photoshop; - Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Visio, and Google Docs;...

$45/hr

Game Design
C#
VR
AR
Unity
Unity
Prototype
Game Development

I have worked with some of the best studios in the world to create games from AAA to indie in every genre from platforming, MMORPG's to VR beat em ups! Having started programming since the C64 at age 9 I have continually developed my skills which have let me build tools, systems and content for games over the years. I even ran my own successful studio for several years before being bought over. Now with time on my hands I'm working with studios to take them to the next level and build tools and features that excite me! That's where you come in. What do you have that excites me to work on your products and how can we work together to...

Game Design
UX/UI
Unity
3D Design
Animation
3D Modeling
Adobe Photoshop
Character Design
Adobe Illustrator
Interaction Design

We are experts in our work. we have done projects with clients satisfaction. You can check our work standard by visiting our portfolio. You will feel the joy to work with us -30 days error free service -Clear communication throughout the project -100 % satisfaction guaranteed -Continued support after the delivery of the final product OUR SERVICES: - Game UI Designing - 2d and 3d Game Designing - Game Development - Mobile App Designing - Logo Designing - Game Promo Graphics Designing

$15/hr

Game Design
iOS
Figma
Unity
UX/UI
Android
Testing
Adobe Photoshop
Game Development

Hi, I am a Unity/C# developer, UI/UX Designer (Mobile/PC game and applications), Project Manager with over 6 years in the game industry. Game development in Unity 3D and UI/UX Design is my specialty, and I have extensive experience in developing client-server applications, creating and designing complex and beautifully interfaces. I was developing the project from a sketch on a piece of paper to publication in Play Market and App Store. I prefer to use Git as control version system. Jira / Trello / etc as task and bug-tracking system. I have team who can make Android/iOS applications, creating and designing interfaces, and back-end...

$22/hr

Game Design
HTML
CSS 3
Buildbox
WordPress
PSD to HTML
Web Scraper
Game Development
Responsive Web Design
App Store Optimization (ASO)

I am highly skilled and professional in wordpress web design & development with 8 years of organizational experience. By my strong educational background, i am also holding dynamics expertise with years of experience in games developments. However, I am always looking to challenge myself with different types of projects. I provide my expertise in following below; Areas of my expertise are: 1. Web Design and Developments. - PSD to Wordpress. - Converting site to Wordpress. - Web Structure Design in Photoshop. - Converting PSD to HTML & CSS. - Website Management. - Html & CSS Web templates Customizations. - Woo Commerce Store Listing...

$30/hr

Game Design
Oculus Rift
3D Modeling
Unreal Engine
Texture Artist
Virtual Reality
Autodesk 3ds Max
Game Development
Android App Development

Graduated in the UK, 6 years of experience with Unreal Engine, specialised in VR (Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and Gear VR) and mobile apps

$25/hr

Game Design
2D Art
Sketching
CG Artwork
2D Game Art
VectorWorks
Vector Graphics
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Digital Illustration
Children's Book Illustrator

I'm a young Illustrator, with big experience on freelance. I cancreate vector illustrations and raster imagesfor you. I have higher art and design education. Working in the programs Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. I draw illustrations for mobile 2D games, board games, characters, environment, props

Game Design
UX Writing
Web Design
UI Graphics
Style Guide
User Research
Mobile UI Design
Responsive Design
Experience Strategy
Heuristic Evaluation

Hello Everyone, Are you looking for a person who can turn a marvelous idea to thoughtful design in the little things? I can help you to boost conversion of the site or the app, take care about UX and UI of the project so that it will be convenient and friendly for users. My main areas of focus are: Creating UI/UX for Mobile and/or Web projects Audit of the existing designs - Prototypes, wireframes, mockups; Specs, development supervision. Marketing Content (ads, post graphics, flyers, case studies, presentations) ⭐️My best working tool is the Adobe Xd (except this one I've experience work with Adobe products, Sketch, Zeplin, Avocode,...

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What is a game designer?

Game design involves the design of video gameplay, including environmental development, art direction, character development, storyline writing, and other relevant responsibilities. Game designers on Upwork can help you tackle a variety of game development requirements by using software such as Minecraft, Unity 3D, Blender, Maya, and more.

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Shortlist and interview game designers. Once the proposals start coming in, create a shortlist of the professionals you want to interview.

Of these three steps, your project description is where you will determine your scope of work and the specific type of game designer you need to complete your project.

How much does it cost to hire a game designer?

Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.

An experienced game designer may command higher fees but also work faster, have more-specialized areas of expertise, and deliver higher-quality work.
A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their game designer services more competitively.

Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project.

How do you write a game designer job post?

Your job post is your chance to describe your project scope, budget, and talent needs. Although you don't need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they're the right fit for the project.

Job post title

Create a simple title that describes exactly what you're looking for. The idea is to target the keywords that your ideal candidate is likely to type into a job search bar to find your project. Here are some sample game designer job post titles:

Need to hire 2 game designers familiar with 3D landscapes
Excellent game designer needed to clean up bugs in new game
Looking for top notch programmer who can help develop 3D chess game

Project description

An effective game designer job post should include:

Scope of work: From environmental design to game testing, list all the deliverables you'll need.
Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project.
Background: If you prefer experience with certain genres, software, or landscapes, mention this here.
Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

Game designer job responsibilities

Here are some examples of game designer job responsibilities:

Participate in brainstorming sessions focused on plot outlines for world areas and storylines
Lead overall testing process for game updates and content
Write and code scripts, dialogue, item descriptions, and other requirements as necessary

Game designer job requirements and qualifications

Be sure to include any requirements and qualifications you're looking for in a Game designer. Here are some examples:

Minimum of 3 years programming in Unity 3D
Extensive experience working in the games industry as a lead designer
Exhibit strong analytical skills as well as keen attention to detail

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