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  • $15 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (2 jobs)
    I'm a freelance artist with experience drawing and hand-animating quirky, cartoony characters and objects. Whether it's UI elements, character spritesheets, or set pieces that you need, I can help! - I'll draw and animate characters, creatures or props for your game at a reasonable rate - I know communication and planning is an important part of the creative process, so I'll be sure to keep in touch during the job process!
    Featured Skill Game Design
    Figma
    Adobe InDesign
    Illustration
    Drawing
    2D Design
    Adobe Illustrator
    Adobe Photoshop
    Game Art
    2D Game Art
  • $44 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (5 jobs)
    Graphic designer, game designer, 3d modeler, 2d animator, writer. Those are some of the roles I've filled over the last six years, starting out as part of the video team in iYogi back in 2010. Along the way, I left to follow a passion project, and teamed up with others to establish a video game development company named Ninja Chip Studios. We released our first game "Acorns Above: A World Gone Nuts!" for Android and Windows in 2017, along with initiating the development of a larger role playing game for the latter platform. During both projects, I served as the art director, writer and game designer. Additionally, I have freelanced for various companies as a 3d modeler and 2d animator.
    Featured Skill Game Design
    2D Art
    Video Editing
    2D Game Art
    Blender
    Creative Writing
    Game
    Game Design Document
    Game Consultation
    Concept Artistry
    Unity
    Adobe Photoshop
  • $55 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (11 jobs)
    We help game designers realize their creative designs and produce hit Mobile Hybrid Casual Games. Are you passionate about game design? Do you have killer game ideas, but lack the expertise needed to bring them to players all over the world? We know how frustrating it is for a game designer who yearns to bring their visions to life but feels overwhelmed by the complexities of game development. We also understand how hard it is to start a career in the games industry without experience. Nobody should be forced to work a job they are not passionate about. We can help you just jump in and start creating games! We have helped hundreds of people like you bring their creative vision to players worldwide! Getting started is simple! 1. Tell us all about the game you want to make 2. Get a custom proposal from our talented team 3. Begin working with our team to create your game Nobody wants to live life without expressing their creativity and following their passion. That would be boring and pointless. Spending hours and hours trying to learn how to code or make great art when all you want to do is make a great game - that is tedious! Working with us will allow you to live your life to your fullest potential! You will experience the joy of seeing your ideas come to life on your screen every week. You will experience the excitement of learning what players think of your work. Your friends and family will be amazed by how you used your creativity to create successful games that players worldwide adore! Take the first step now! Let's Chat!
    Featured Skill Game Design
    Digital Painting
    Drawing
    Gamification
    2D Animation
    Game Development
    Adobe Photoshop
  • $60 hourly

    • 4.6/5
    • (3 jobs)
    I'm a tabletop game designer and developer who also creates media for game publishers. The majority of my work has been dedicated to designing card-driven miniature games that blend the interactivity of the former with the dynamic play space engagement of the latter, with the mission to make miniature gaming more accessible through novel design rather than sheer simplification. As a designer, I approach each project by deep-diving into the subject matter, and then applying the ideology that all mechanics must be justified by theme, and the theme must be enhanced by those mechanics. This process leads to games that encapsulate the essence of the subject material and provide a thematically uncompromised experience for players. Whether you're looking for a designer for your upcoming game, consultation on your existing project, or someone with a rich history of production, post-production, and graphic design to help create content and assets for your game, I can help.
    Featured Skill Game Design
    Audio Recording
    Audio Post Production
    Audio Editing
    Kickstarter Marketing
    Motion Graphics
    Video Editing & Production
    Video Advertising
    Video Animation
    Publishing Fundamentals
    Product Development
    Game Development
    RPG Development
    Motion Design
    Graphic Design
  • $25 hourly

    • 4.6/5
    • (10 jobs)
    My skills are: Traditional Art: Painting – figure drawing - sketching – story board Digital Art: Game art – UI design - Info graphics Animation: Frame by frame pixel art animation Work experience: - Worked on five games, three games as an art assistant/ clean up artist and headed the art and design task for two other games. Published works: -Published my first game on September 21st 2019 (Skelewton’s first Law) for Android and I Phone users. Game jams: -Participated in Global Game Jam 2018, 2019 and been to train jam 2018. -In 2019 I hosted with my friend a local gam jam in my home town Alexandria. -Also in 2018 participated Ludume dare 41 online game jam. Game jams were great opportunity to experience game production on a small scale and learn how to work with fellow indie developers and artists.
    Featured Skill Game Design
    NFT Art
    Character Design
    Game Art
    Illustration
    Digital Painting
    2D Animation
    Pixel Art
    Painting
    Hand-Drawn Style
    Sketching
    Adobe Illustrator
    Graphic Design
    Adobe Photoshop
    Concept Artistry
  • $65 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    Experienced, highly innovative and passionate successful leader in the information-technology and product development industry with an agile background. I have a solid background in applications design and product development and bring over 14 years of experience in design and technology, including 10 years of professional design and development experiences for high-profile, fortune 300 and 500 companies. Combining comprehensive UI/UX design with high proficiencies in visual UI design, UX architecture, UX research, user-centered design principles and methodologies interchanging with high principle development in mobile and web architecture. I combine both visionaries and practices of design and engineering with various disciplines to hand’s on front-end development (HTML/CSS/Javascript) and a multitude of adaptive frameworks such as Jquery, Angular, Vue.Js, React Native, Backbone, Bootstrap, Semantic, Foundation, Material UI, Node.Js. My programming background includes, Python, Java, Swift & Objective-C programming languages and a minor in Ruby. I also have experience working in back-end development, CMS (Content Management systems) Wordpress, Joomla, Drupal, Phpadmin, Honeycomb, Django/Python and more. My phenomenal track record of designing and developing websites, apps and mobile products is a reflection of my proficiency in various softwares such as Adobe Creative Suite, SublimeText, CodeKit, Sketch, Microsoft Visio, Balsamic, Axure, Invision, and more. My additional attributes includes highly effective written and verbal communication, with strong problem-solving skills, with a high display of accountability & integrity which is reflected in my organizational leadership, strategic process and calculated decision making. Able to learn any software at any time.
    Featured Skill Game Design
    User Interface Design
    React
    Smart Framework PHP
    Agile Software Development
    Software Design
    UX & UI
    Product Design
    Mobile App Development
    3D Product Rendering
    Adaptive Web Design
    UI/UX Prototyping
    Progressive Web App
    Engineering Design
    Front-End Development
  • $30 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (18 jobs)
    💼 I'm a passionate Full Stack Developer specializing in crafting exceptional experiences for Social Casinos, iGaming, and Sports/Fantasy platforms. With over two decades of hands-on experience in the Software and IT industries, I have a proven track record of building and scaling organizations on a global scale. Immersed in: 🚀 iGaming Platforms 🚀 Social Casino Platforms 🚀 Live Casino Platforms 🚀 Seamless Games Integration with Various Aggregators and Providers 🚀 Revolutionary AI-Powered Gaming/Sports Platforms 🚀 Online Sports Betting Platforms 🚀 Dynamic Live Sportsbook Platforms 🚀 AI-Powered Game Analytics Wizardry 🚀 Mastery in Diverse Social Casino Games Categories (Slots, Tables, Instant Win, Action, Video Poker, Roulette, Lottery and more) 🚀 Command of Live Players Leaderboard & Chat Dynamics 🚀 Tournaments and Leaderboards Development 🚀 Rule-based features configurations 🚀 Accounts and Transaction Management 🚀 CRM Integration 🚀 Admin Panel with real time gaming platform monitoring 🚀 AI-powered ChatBot Integration for Live Support 🚀 Gaming Cash Wallet Management 🚀 Strategic Gaming Rewards/Bonuses/Promotions Artistry 🚀 High-Risk Gaming Payments Management (Payment Processing, Withdrawal, Redemption) Skills and Expertise: 💻 MERN Stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js) 💻 MEAN Stack (MongoDB, Express.js, Angular, Node.js) 💻 Python, Django, Flask 💻 React/React Native 💻 PHP/MYSQL (Laravel, CI, Core PHP) 💻 HTML5, CSS3, AMP, JS, JSP, Servlet, XML, Bootstrap, Material Design, SASS or SCSS 💻 SQL, NoSQL (RDS, MongoDB, DynamoDB, PostgreSQL) 💻 AWS, Azure, GCP, Digital Ocean. Mobile Applications: 📱 Hybrid iOS and Android (React Native, Ionic) 📱 Native iOS and Android (Swift, Kotlin, Objective-C, C++)
    Featured Skill Game Design
    Mobile Game Development
    Gambling
    AI Mobile App Development
    Customer.io
    AI Platform
    Software Development
    Web Application
    Video Game Software
    Online Game Website
    Chatbot Development
    Game Development
    Online Gambling Website
    iGaming
  • $20 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (2 jobs)
    Experienced Game Designer with 5 years of creating small to large-sized projects both in team and solo settings. Passionate about crafting engaging and immersive gaming experiences, I offer my expertise and services to help clients bring their game vision fulfilled. What I offer: - Design Documentation such as level layout and flow charts using Figma - Creation of game objects, Characters, and UI assets using Procreate, Photoshop, and Blender - Help organize and develop game concept and vision - Game Prototyping and iterating using Unity and Unreal Engine and getting feedback using software such as Google Forms
    Featured Skill Game Design
    Procreate
    Game UI/UX Design
    Game Art
    Game Development
    Game Asset
    Video Game
    Game Prototype
    Unreal Engine
    Unity
    JavaScript
    C++
    C#
    Game Design Document
    Python
  • $40 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I'm a creative Game Programmer with extensive experience working on a variety of games in Unreal Engine, with a focus on gameplay and AI development. I slot in well to a team and am an open and clear communicator, even when discussing technical or difficult topics. Crafting clean and easy-to-use code is something I take pride in but I also know how to balance polish and timeliness. • Knows Unreal Engine 4 & 5 • Experienced with C++ & Blueprint scripting • Strong working knowledge of online multiplayer and replication • Can implement character AI in addition to core gameplay
    Featured Skill Game Design
    C++
    Communication Skills
    Online Multiplayer
    Software Debugging
    Game Prototype
    Game Mechanics
    Unreal Engine
    Game Development
  • $35 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (1 job)
    I'm a game developer with experience developing products from beginning to shipped product. I have expertise in design and gameplay systems, but have done everything in between. If you need a silver bullet to develop ideas and the core from scratch or just need help crossing the finish line, I can help. - Experience with C++, Unreal Engine, Blueprints, UMG, GAS, C#, Unity, Jira, Git, and game design foundations - Proven track record with examples I can point to, like a shipped product on Meta's Quest Store - Comfortable owning tasks from start to finish - Experience with smaller teams and flexing into other aspects of development
    Featured Skill Game Design
    Video Game
    Game Development
    C++
    Scripting
    Unreal Engine
  • $35 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    EXECUTIVE SUMMARY With over a decade of IT experience, specializing in developing, deploying, and maintaining dynamic web applications, a proven record in leveraging technologies such as React, TypeScript, Node.js, and AWS significantly enhances project outcomes. Demonstrated expertise in Agile Scrum environments with a strong focus on writing clean, maintainable code following software engineering best practices. Comprehensive experience in leading teams, coordinating complex projects, and implementing robust solutions, as evidenced through successful integration of modern JavaScript frameworks and RESTful APIs across various high-profile clients. * Agile Development: Extensive experience leading and participating in Agile Scrum teams, fostering effective sprints, stand-ups, and retrospectives. * Clean Code & Best Practices: Skilled in implementing design patterns and refactoring legacy
    Featured Skill Game Design
    AWS CodePipeline
    AWS CodeDeploy
    AWS CodeBuild
    Spring Boot
    Java
    Golang
    Vue.js
    Node.js
    Angular
    React
    React Native
  • $40 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    Passionate video game designer and programmer, dedicated to leveraging my expertise and tools to achieve outstanding results in every project. As a self-taught developer with several accredited online courses, I have cultivated strong work discipline and a constant drive to keep learning and improving. - Knows UE Blueprints, GDScript, Git, Aseprite, Blender, DaVinci Resolve and Figma. - Full project development from start to finish. - Experience developing and launching games to Steam.
    Featured Skill Game Design
    Level Design
    Game Mechanics
    Game Development Bug Fix
    Unreal Engine
    Godot
    Pixel Art
    Game Art
    Game Development
    Desktop Application
    Game
    Android App Development
    iOS Development
    Mobile Game
    International Development
  • $50 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    Positive, energetic and enthusiastic person who's searching for a job opportunity that will allow me to work in a team environment as well as develop my customer service skills. I have always been into wanting to create more thankful ways of Video Game Design as a way of side hustling even with prior experience I have of it🎮👾.
    Featured Skill Game Design
    Game
    Product Development
    Sports Writing
    Video Game Review
    Customer Service Analytics
  • $27 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (35 jobs)
    Hello! For the past 5 years, I've worked on and shipped multiple mobile games. My typical roles in development include: game designer, level designer, artist, animator, and tester. I am well versed in Unity, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, game theory, and production management. Besides games, I also work on corporate logos, t-shirts and more. Take a gander through my profile to see past work and client testimonials.
    Featured Skill Game Design
    3D Animation
    Level Design
    Game Development
    Digital Painting
    Logo Design
    2D Animation
    Unity
    Adobe Photoshop
    Adobe Illustrator
  • $20 hourly

    • 4.0/5
    • (2 jobs)
    I am a freelance writer and editor who has worked in the gaming industry, publishing/fiction, and with small businesses. I focus on putting a creative spin on old product lines so they can be re-published to a new audience. - I have a background in government, the military, and technology doing administration, HR, recruiting, sales, EEO/AA, and contract/regulatory compliance. - I have experience with the MS Office Suite and Adobe as well as HitFilm Express and several graphics tools.
    Featured Skill Game Design
    Testing
    Editing & Proofreading
    Administrative Support
    Writing
    Termination
    Management Skills
    Human Resources Compliance
    Recruiting
  • $22 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (1 job)
    I am a programmer and game developer with experience making making video games across many different styles, genres, engines, and languages.
    Featured Skill Game Design
    Game Mechanics
    Game Development
    Jira
    Rapid Prototyping
    JSON
    Unreal Engine
    Pixel Art
    C++
    C#
    Unity
  • $25 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I'm a developer with experience building web apps and games. I love learning new technologies and building effective systems. If you're looking to develop an ai-integrated web app or game, I have experience creating secure, scalable, and cost-effective infrastructure. ● Knows Unity/C# for Game Development; React, AWS, and .NET for full-stack development ● Can plan and execute projects from start to finish ● I provide regular updates on the work
    Featured Skill Game Design
    Game Development
    Web Development
    Web Application
    Cloud Development
    Artificial Intelligence
    JavaScript
    Node.js
    C++
    C#
    Unity
    React
  • $25 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    Hi, I’m Ken Rodriguez, a software developer skilled in creating efficient and scalable solutions across mobile, web, and game development. With experience in Kotlin, Python, C++, and more, I specialize in building apps, platforms, and games that solve real-world problems. Key Projects: Android Inventory App: Built with Kotlin, Java, and MySQL for managing inventories. Rescue Animal Platform: Developed using Python, MongoDB, and AWS to analyze animal data. Survival Horror Game: Currently developing a Resident Evil-inspired game in Godot. I’m an agile collaborator with a strong problem-solving mindset and a focus on delivering high-quality results. Let’s connect and bring your ideas to life!
    Featured Skill Game Design
    Technical Writing
    Video Game Writing
    Version Control
    Git
    Software Documentation
    Linux System Administration
    MongoDB
    SQL
    Mobile App Development
    C++
    Python
    C#
    Godot
    Game Development
  • $45 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I am a person who will help you test your game and fix it, I can also write a game for you using JavaScripts
    Featured Skill Game Design
    Mobile App
    Beta Testing
    Game
  • $5 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I am open to all types of ideas and have a good eye for things that seem to be off or missing. I am also great with the concept of physics and how things should work. When it comes to communication, I provide great feedback on how thing can be adjusted, fixed or maybe even changed.
    Featured Skill Game Design
    Quality Assurance
    Data Analysis
    Software QA
    Static Testing
    Software Testing
    Alpha Testing
    Beta Testing
    Game
  • $60 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I am a game developer, an artist and also a full-stack developer. My skills: - Game Developer (Unity / Unreal) - FullStack: React-native, ReactJs, Next,js, NodeJS, - Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, Typescript, Bootstrap - Backend: PHP, Python, C# - DB: MongoDB, MySQL / PostgreSQL, - Cloud hosting: AWS, Heroku, Google Cloud, Firebase - API integration: OpenAI, Firebase, Google Maps, Facebook, Github, MailChimp, Stripe and more Don't hesitate to contact me if you are looking for a responsible programmer.
    Featured Skill Game Design
    JSON
    MySQL Programming
    Bootstrap
    Game Development
    Concept Design
    HTML5
    JavaScript
    PHP
    Unreal Engine
    Java
    CSS 3
    C#
    Unity
  • $5 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    Web development services Graphics Design, Logo Design, Web Design Front End, Open-Source eCommerce, Custom Development, Framework, Android Apps, iOS Apps, Game Development, Human resource management We are committed to provide state-of-the-art web development services to our clients worldwide. Backed by a team of highly skilled and experienced developers, we are able to extend such services using the most cutting-edge technologies. We follow a structured process of development and offer cheap timely project delivery.
    Featured Skill Game Design
    Web Design
    Organizational Plan
    Web Application
    Logo Design
    Custom Content Management System
    Android App Development
    Company Policy
    Curriculum Development
    iOS Development
    Translation
    Ecommerce
    Graphic Design
    CollegeNET Admissions
    Human Resources Consulting
  • $22 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Enthusiastic and detail-oriented Software Engineer with a strong background in Mechanical Engineering and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Over 10+ years of experience in engineering design, development, and software solutions across industries such as power plants, material handling, and GIS. Skilled in JavaScript, React, Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB with a focus on full-stack development, creating robust applications, and integrating back-end services with user-friendly front-end designs. Passionate about continuous learning and applying innovative technologies to solve complex problems. Oracle Certified Professional: Trained in Oracle database architecture and management. OSHA Construction Safety, HS-JHA Hazard Identification, and Critical Thinking Essentials.
    Featured Skill Game Design
    Ecommerce Product Upload
    Ecommerce Product Export
    Photo Editing
    Video Editing
    Product Development
    Game
    Ecommerce
    Ecommerce Website
    International Development
    Desktop Application
  • $20 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I'm a developer and tester for small indie dev groups. I specialize in the writing of Game Development Documents (gdd) and the testing of games for PC and Android.
    Featured Skill Game Design
    Construction Document Preparation
    Beta Testing
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