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Matias C.

Canidelo, Portugal

$8/hr
5.0
8 jobs

Hello! I'm a designer with experience in Graphic Design, UX/UI and illustration. I'm experienced in Photoshop and Figma when it comes to drawing and Premiere or DaVinci Resolve, when it comes to video editing Teamwork and communication are valuable to me to assure a job well done!

  • Unity
  • Unreal Engine
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Blender
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Autodesk Maya
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Sony Vegas
  • Adobe Audition
  • Figma
Tiago C.

Vila Nova De Famalicão, Portugal, Portugal

$40/hr
5.0
28 jobs

I’m a game developer with over 10 years of professional experience, working on games from early ideas all the way to production and release. I’m comfortable handling the full development process, including game design, prototyping, debugging, optimization, and final delivery. I focus on building solid, playable solutions and keeping projects moving forward. My background includes defining game mechanics, rules, progression systems, and player interactions, always with gameplay clarity and technical feasibility in mind. I’m proactive when facing problems and I take ownership of finding solutions. If something is blocking progress, I work until it’s resolved. I stay calm under pressure and help maintain a productive, low-stress working environment for the team. I’m pragmatic and goal-oriented, with a strong respect for milestones, deadlines, and project scope. At the same time, I stay open-minded and creative when a project requires flexibility or new ideas. If you’re looking for a reliable developer who understands both game design and real production constraints, I’d be glad to help bring your project forward.

  • Game Development
  • VR Application
  • C#
  • C++
  • Virtual Reality
Bassel H.

Lisbon, Portugal

$48/hr
5.0
39 jobs

I’m a full-fledged game developer and game designer, handling every part of a game’s pipeline: from first idea to final build. I handle code, game design, systems, and art, shaping them so everything feels intentional, smooth, and connected. I write gameplay code, build systems, tune mechanics, and make the creative calls that keep a game feeling alive and cohesive. I’ve shipped games and I know what it takes to turn ideas into playable polished experiences that players will enjoy and come back to. I live in Unity and Unreal working with C#, C++, Blueprints, and handle gameplay systems, combat, AI, physics, animation, UI, multiplayer and networking. I’ve shipped games for PC, console, and mobile. As a game designer, I'm involved in game mechanics, progression, combat balance, pacing, controls, game design document creation, onboarding and retention. Game design isn't just a title, it's my day-to-day. I also get hands-on with art and presentation: UI, HUD, menus, lighting, scene setup, 2D/3D asset creation and integration. I make sure design, code, and visuals runs smooth and coherent. So, what are we waiting for? Let’s make a game people won't stop talking about! 🚀

  • Game Design
  • Game UI/UX Design
  • Game Development
  • Unity
  • Puzzle
  • Game Consultation
  • Casual Game
  • In-App Purchases
  • Game Prototype
  • Game Testing
  • iOS Development
  • Android App Development
  • Mobile App Development
  • Creative Direction
  • In-Game Advertising
Antonio D.

Santiago do Cacem, Portugal

$19/hr
5.0
9 jobs

I'm a dedicated Digital Artist experienced in 3D Modeling and Animation for Video Games and other media projects. I have 10+ years of experience as freelancer and have worked as an Art Director handling design concepts, asset creation and managing a 15 person team.

  • Game Design
  • 3D Design
  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Animation
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Substance Painter
  • Autodesk Maya
  • Autodesk MotionBuilder
  • Digital Art
  • 3D Game Art
  • Concept Design
  • Art Direction
  • Substance Designer
  • Motion Capture
  • Image Editing
Danil D.

Coimbra, Portugal

$25/hr
5.0
4 jobs

⭐ Expressive Animation ⚡ Efficient Workflow ⌚ Reliable Delivery Hi! I’m Danil – a 3D Character Animator focused on stylized, expressive animation for games, cinematics, and animated content. I bring characters to life with personality, clarity, and appeal, using clean rigs, strong timing, and polished motion. With a background in full-pipeline 3D production, I can support everything from animation-ready models to final rendered shots – always with attention to detail and storytelling. 🔹 What I Offer: Stylized 3D Character Animation Lip Sync & Acting Shots Game-Ready Animation Loops Cutscene/Cinematic Animation Character Rigging & Skinning Polish & Cleanup 🛠️ Tools: Animation & Rigging – Blender, Unreal Engine, Cinema 4D FX & Compositing – After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop Additional – Marvelous Designer, Substance 3D Let’s create characters that move with purpose and emotion – and make your project shine.

  • 3D Design
  • Blender
  • 3D Art
  • 3D Animation
  • 3D Lighting
  • 3D Motion Tracking
  • 3D Mockup
Pedro B.

Maia, Portugal

$10/hr
5.0
7 jobs

I'm a Portuguese game developer who works as Narrative Designer and Tester, sometimes even doing projects as Game Designer or as Translator. My full time job is Automation Testing (with some manual testing) and I work on games (for now) as a freelancer I'm fluent in English, and can easily work with any team, or in a solo project. If you are looking for someone flexible and that delivers great results in a short period of time - I can be that person. I'm always open to discussions, and I'm willing to negotiate any proposal.

  • Translation
  • Portuguese
  • English
  • Video Game Writing
  • Voice Acting
  • Writing
  • Narrative
  • Short Story Writing
  • English to Portuguese Translation
  • Translation & Localization Software
  • Testing
  • Voice-Over

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