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Aliaksei Z.

Kasakh, Armenia

$35/hr
5.0
421 jobs
If you need amazing illustrations and designs - you've come to the right place! Full-time 2D artist and graphic designer with 8+ years experience at your service. Creating cartoon illustrations, icons, flat illustrations, realistic illustrations, character designs, backgrounds, vector maps, logos, badges, AI art generating. I can perform many tasks, everything depends on your wishes! No wasting time - only quick work and turnaround.
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Graphic Design
  • T-Shirt Design
  • Logo Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Illustration
  • Character Design
  • Print Design
  • Cartoon Style
  • AI-Generated Art
  • Midjourney AI
  • Vector Art
  • Cartoon Character
  • ChatGPT
  • Cartoon Art
Alejandro P.

Monterrey, Mexico

$35/hr
5.0
125 jobs
5 years of experience creating captivating illustrations and design content for a wide range of clients. Hey there! I'm Alejandro, an experienced Graphic Designer and Illustrator, freelancing full-time. My journey has seen me work on a variety of projects for different clients and brands, yet one of my greatest passions remains bringing your ideas to life through illustration. Here is a list of projects clients usually invite me to work with and why I'm great at them: Illustration • Children’s Books • Comics/Webcomics • Character Design • Posters and Banners • Podcast Illustration • Album Covers Branding • Presentation Decks • Logo and Branding Manuals • Social Media Content • Motion Graphics The reasons clients prefer working with me: • As a full-time freelancer, I'm all about delivering top-notch work pronto, especially when working with clients who are as excited for their project as I am. • If this is your first project and you want some pro input, I'm totally up for brainstorming ideas with you, making sure we nail it while staying on budget. • I'm your go-to for drawing unique illustrations, from those initial sketches to explore cool artistic vibes, to creating top-tier content that really grabs your audience. If you believe I could be the perfect fit for your project, don't hesitate to invite me to join your team. Together, we can explore the best ways to bring your vision to life.
  • Game Design
  • Print Design
  • Vector Art
  • Book
  • 2D Illustration
  • Layout Design
  • Character Design
  • Illustration
  • Business Presentation
  • Motion Graphics
  • Comic Art
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Cartoon Character
  • Branding Template
  • Pitch Deck
Andrii Y.

Chernivtsi, Ukraine

$20/hr
5.0
118 jobs
- Game design full cycle services - Analytics and taxonomy -Math and economy balance -Creating game mechanics -Applications gamiffication -Functional and graphics Level desig in Unity3d/Unreal engine -Quests design -Writing dialogs -Scriptwriting
  • Game Design
  • Game Consultation
  • Game Design Document
  • Game Customization
  • Mobile Game
  • Creative Writing
  • Narrative
  • Content Writing
  • Level Design
  • 3D Modeling
  • Gamification
  • Puzzle
  • Real-Time Strategy
  • Combat Game
Chris H.

Philadelphia, United States

$65/hr
5.0
99 jobs
I'm your one-stop shop for 2D game development! With my combined skills in game development and visual creativity, I offer a comprehensive approach to bringing your game concepts to life on the web, mobile and desktop platforms! Art Styles: Pixel Art, Vector Art, Retro illustrations and Web Comics Software: Adobe Suite, Affinity Suite, Aseprite, Resprite, Procreate, CSP Animation Software: Spine, Dragonbones, Traditional Frame by Frame Game Engines / Frameworks: Construct 3 , Godot , Phaser 3
  • Game Design
  • 2D Game Art
  • Game Art
  • Cartoon Art
  • Pixel Art
  • Game Development
  • Construct 3
  • Mobile UI Design
  • User Interface Design
  • GUI Design
  • Retro & Vintage Style
  • Illustration
  • Children's Book Illustration
  • 2D Illustration
  • Cartoon Character
Brice H.

Vernon, France

$35/hr
5.0
97 jobs
I am a native French translator living near Paris. I specialize in high-quality English-French translation. Thanks to my 30 years of intensive and continuous readings my vocabulary is rich, my spelling and grammar are perfect. My golden rule : I don't translate words for you, I translate meaning for you. I've worked as project manager on many projects involving development of websites and mobile apps for several years, in the cultural and gaming sector. In the meantime I've improved my English skills both spoken and written. Now I wish to provide my expertise and knowledge to clients looking for efficient and accurate translation from English to French, proofreading or writing for their projects content. LANGUAGE SKILLS - French : native - English : fluent - German : limited working proficiency OTHER SKILLS - Specifications Writing - Article Writing - Project Management - Game Design - Google Suite (Apps Script, Spreadsheets, Drive...) - CMS content integration
  • Game Design
  • Proofreading
  • Technical Translation
  • Game Theory
  • Game Testing
  • Article Writing
  • English to French Translation
  • Level Design
  • Scenario Planning
  • Articulate Storyline
  • Content Writing
  • Creative Writing
  • Game Design Document
  • Board Game
Zachary G.

Toronto, Canada

$40/hr
5.0
76 jobs
As a 3D artist, I specialize in 3D modeling, printing, and game design. My expertise in both digital and hand-drawing techniques allows me to create flawless 3D models and environments. I thrive in collaborative settings, ensuring successful project execution. With strong communication, creative thinking, and organizational skills, I manage technical development and understand clients' visions. Explore my portfolio at www . zacharygardner . com.
  • Game Design
  • Autodesk 3ds Max
  • 3D Modeling
  • Pixologic Zbrush
  • Autodesk Maya
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Blender
  • 3D Rendering
  • Unreal Engine
  • 3D Animation
  • Substance Designer
  • 3D Printing
  • Substance Painter
  • 3D Sculpting

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Game Designers Hiring FAQs

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.

How do you hire a game designer?

You can source game designer talent on Upwork by following these three steps:

  • Write a project description. You’ll want to determine your scope of work and the skills and requirements you are looking for in a game designer.
  • Post it on Upwork. Once you’ve written a project description, post it to Upwork. Simply follow the prompts to help you input the information you collected to scope out your project.
  • 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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