Escape Room Game Designer/Developer

We are looking for a talented and creative Escape Room Game Designer/Developer to develop a unique and engaging escape room game experience. The ideal candidate should have experience in designing/developing puzzles, creating immersive storylines, and developing logical game flows that provide an exciting player experience. Responsibilities Design and develop a complete escape room game from concept to completion. Create engaging storylines, themes, and game narratives. Develop puzzles, clues, riddles, and challenges that align with the game objective. Ensure a smooth and intuitive player journey with balanced difficulty levels. Design game mechanics and progression paths. Test and refine the game to improve player engagement and user experience. Deliver clear game instructions and supporting documentation. Requirements The game designer/developer should be able to deliver the game using the following technology stack: Frontend: React.js for all player-facing interfaces and game screens. Backend: ASP.NET Core (.NET 8 or later) for game logic, APIs, session management, and administration. Real-time Communication: SignalR must be used for all real-time communication, including player synchronization, room state updates, timers, hints, and multiplayer interactions. Develop clean, scalable, and well-documented code following industry best practices. Build RESTful APIs for game management and administration. Ensure the application is responsive and compatible with modern desktop and mobile browsers. Structure the project for easy maintenance and future feature enhancements. Source code and all intellectual property must be delivered to the client upon project completion. Deliverables Complete game concept and storyline. Puzzle framework and clue structure. Game flow and player journey documentation. Final game assets and instructions. Testing and revision support. To Apply Please include: Examples of escape rooms, puzzle games, or interactive experiences you have designed. A brief overview of your design process. Estimated timeline for project completion. Your proposed budget and availability. Skills Required Game Design Puzzle Design Escape Room Design User Experience (UX) Design Storytelling Gamification Creative Problem Solving Interactive Experience Design Experience Level: Intermediate to Expert Project Type: Fixed Price / Freelance Contract