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Raven M.

Meadow Vista, California

$45/hr
5.0
28 jobs

Proficient with Software including: Unity, Photoshop, Aseprite, Premiere Pro, MS Office Proficient with code including: C#, HTML5, CSS3, JS 2017 to Present - Freelance Various freelance projects including: game design, animation, graphic design, web development, data management, file conversion. 2012 to 2017 - Lead Graphic Design and Web Developer Creating custom designs for print and web. Building custom solutions as well as managing client sites on existing infrastructures including squarespace, printnow, four51, equantum as well as integrations with SAP Business One and SQL Data Management. 2009 to 2011 - Freelance Design, Animation & Video Editing Creating custom designs, animation and videos for advertisements, marketing, internal development and entertainment.

  • Game Design
  • Unity
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • PDF Conversion
  • Stop-Motion Animation
  • 2D Animation
  • Game
  • C#
  • Microsoft Excel
  • CSS 3
  • HTML5
Jerry P.

Naalehu, Hawaii

$36/hr
4.9
51 jobs

Hello! Thank you for considering me for your project! I have over 26 years of game development, design and management experience at AAA studios including Nintendo, Microsoft, Warner Bros and more. I specialize in game production, QA, LOC, asset management, game design documentation, game play systems design, feature development, UI/UX design and game data. I'd be happy to answer any questions and provide additional work samples upon request! My availability is flexible for small and large development projects, development consulting & management, document creation of Game Design Documents, Development Budgets and Schedules.

  • Game Design
  • Game Development
  • Mobile Game
  • Game Testing
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • iOS Development
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Microsoft Excel
Ali A.

Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania

$40/hr
5.0
26 jobs

I’m a seasoned game developer and designer with over 12 years of experience building games that are polished, engaging, and performance-optimized across mobile, PC, and web platforms. I specialize in end-to-end Unity game development, delivering creative and technically sound solutions that meet business goals and player expectations. Throughout my career, I’ve successfully led and delivered over 100 game projects, working in roles ranging from gameplay programming and UI/UX design to project leadership and production management. Whether you’re building a mobile prototype, an educational experience, a casual arcade game, or a larger simulation system, I offer full-cycle production services with a focus on clarity, collaboration, and on-time delivery. My expertise includes: • Unity game development (2D and 3D) • Game design and systems design • UI/UX design for games • Multiplayer and simulation gameplay • Game testing and debugging • Mobile, PC, and console game delivery • Technical leadership and project coordination • Console certification and release pipeline navigation Why work with me: • 12+ years of hands-on experience in Unity and C# • Proven delivery of 100+ game projects with high client satisfaction • Deep specialization in casual, educational, mobile, and simulation games • Ability to build MVPs, prototypes, and full-scale games • Reliable project management, clear communication, and timely delivery • Experience working with diverse teams of developers, artists, and producers • Strong QA and iteration mindset to ensure smooth gameplay and clean final builds I’m always focused on turning your vision into a playable, polished reality, within scope and budget. Let’s talk about how I can help bring your game to life.

  • Game Design
  • Game UI/UX Design
  • Character Design
  • Game Development
  • Unity
  • Video Game
  • Game Design Document
  • Game Art
  • Gaming Console
  • UX & UI
  • UI/UX Prototyping
  • Game Prototype
  • 3D Animation
  • Game Testing
  • Game Mechanics
Matthew P.

Oro Valley, Arizona

$52/hr
5.0
144 jobs

Greetings! I specialize in character and prop modeling for games and I have a work flow to make sure assets are well optimized for game engines. I can animate and make shaders/ materials in Unity and Unreal. I've worked on projects for big named companies such as Coca-Cola and AT&T involving VR and demos for products. I've also worked on a few games for Steam and mobile. My skill sets include 3D modeling/ sculpting, 3D animation, texturing, special FX, and rigging. My software knowledge includes but is not limited to Blender, Zbrush, Substance Painter, 3D Coat, Unreal Engine 4, Photoshop, and Unity 3D.

  • Game Design
  • Character Design
  • 3D Design
  • 3D Modeling
  • Unreal Engine
  • Blender
  • 3D Texturing
  • Pixologic Zbrush
  • 3D Rendering
  • 3D Animation
  • Substance Painter
  • Substance Designer
  • 3D Rigging
  • 3D Sculpting
Bryson W.

Hamlin, Texas

$20/hr
5.0
4 jobs

- I am a game designer/ developer with 4.5 years of experience in level design, mechanics, coding, and Ui. - I'm experienced a multitude of coding languages. - The softwares I have experience in are unity and unreal engine and godot. -I look forward to the opportunity to work with you!

  • Game Design
  • Game Development
  • Unity
  • Unreal Engine
  • C++
  • Level Design
  • Quality Control
  • Java
  • C#
  • Python
  • Godot
Simon M.

Missoula, Montana

$40/hr
5.0
15 jobs

I have been working full time as a Roblox developer for the last 3 years. Below are a few games I was the lead developer on. I have worked on many other projects. I am looking for work primarily in scripting although I am familiar with every level of game design; I do my own solo projects for fun. Linked is my Roblox profile. You can see the games I have released myself. I am doing private tutoring for kids or adults in Roblox studio. My teaching style is to work as an advisor helping the student to make their own project. Its a fun way to teach, and share my love for game making.

  • Game Design
  • Lua
  • Roblox Studio
  • Teaching Programming
  • Tutoring

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