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Mohammed Q.

St. Catharines, Canada

$40/hr
5.0
15 jobs

I help indie studios and funded game startups turn rough Unity or Unreal builds into polished, pitch-ready vertical slices. I’m a Top Rated game developer with a 100% Job Success Score and experience across AAA, indie, and client projects. I can own a milestone from planning through implementation, debugging, polish, and delivery, so you do not need to coordinate several different freelancers. I’m a strong fit when you need to: • Turn a concept or prototype into a playable demo • Improve movement, combat, camera, AI, interaction, or game feel • Implement gameplay systems and designer-friendly tools • Integrate UI, VFX, technical art, and environment work • Diagnose and repair an unstable or unfinished Unity project • Prepare a vertical slice for pitching, testing, or production Core services: • Unity C# gameplay development and custom tools • Unreal Engine prototyping and Blueprint implementation • Gameplay systems, player controllers, combat, AI, and interactions • UI implementation, technical art, VFX, and scene polish • Debugging, optimization, production cleanup, and build support • Playable prototypes, demos, and vertical slices Send me your build, design document, or feature list. I’ll identify the highest-impact milestone and provide a clear scope, production plan, and estimate.

  • Game Development
  • Mobile Game
  • Game Design
  • Unity
  • Unreal Engine
  • Game Development Bug Fix
  • Game Engine
  • Game UI/UX Design
  • 3D Modeling
  • Game Art
  • WebGL
  • Software Debugging
  • Game Level
  • Game Prototype
  • 3D Game Art
Shahroze Z.

Vancouver, Canada

$33/hr
4.2
99 jobs

Senior Unreal Engine 5 and Unity3d developer with 10+ years of experience building multiplayer games, AI-powered applications, AR/VR experiences, metaverse environments, and high-performing playable ads. I help studios and startups ship optimized, production-ready interactive products. With over a decade in game development, I’ve delivered mobile games, WebGL experiences, real-time 3D applications, multiplayer gameplay systems, AR/VR products, and blockchain-integrated projects. My focus is building stable, scalable gameplay systems and clean project architecture that teams can confidently grow. Recently, I delivered a 2D playable ad for the LEGO brand, optimizing assets and interactive gameplay for smooth performance across devices and ad networks. Core Expertise * Unity3d (C#) game development * Unreal Engine 5 (Blueprints & C++) * Multiplayer gameplay systems * Playable ads & interactive campaigns * AR / VR experiences * WebGL & real-time 3D applications * Pixel Streaming (UE5) * Game UI/UX implementation * Performance optimization & debugging * Blockchain / NFT game integrations How I Work * Clean, maintainable, production-ready code * Well-structured and scalable projects * Fast iteration and proactive communication * Realistic timelines and reliable delivery * Long-term collaboration mindset I’m comfortable joining projects at the prototype, production, or polish stage, and I collaborate closely with designers, artists, and backend teams. If you're building a game, playable ad, metaverse experience, or real-time application, feel free to reach out — I’d be happy to discuss your project.

  • Game Development
  • C++
  • C#
  • Unity
  • Unreal Engine
  • 3D Animation
  • Online Multiplayer
  • AR & VR
  • Mobile Game Development
  • WebGL
  • Level Design
  • Performance Optimization
  • 2D Animation
  • API Blueprint
  • Blockchain, NFT & Cryptocurrency
Ashais A.

Brampton, Canada

$35/hr
4.9
59 jobs

🎖️𝟏𝟒+ 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 ⏱️𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗣𝗟𝗨𝗦 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 🏆𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 100+ 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀, 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗺, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮. 💼𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝐌𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀. 🚀 Welcome to Your 𝗢𝗻𝗲-𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝗗/𝟯𝗗 𝗔𝗿𝘁! I’m a passionate and experienced Game Developer and 2D/3D Artist with a proven track record of creating captivating games and visually stunning art. Whether it’s building immersive gameplay or crafting breathtaking visuals, I bring creativity and technical expertise to every project. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗲❓ ☑️ Unity Game Development: Expertise in Unity3D for 2D/3D game development, AR/VR, and cross-platform deployment. ☑️ 2D/3D Art Mastery: Proficient in creating concept art, character design, environment modeling, and animations that bring games to life. ☑️ End-to-End Solutions: From concept to final product, I handle game design, development, and art creation seamlessly. ☑️ Optimized Performance: I ensure games and assets are optimized for performance across all platforms. ☑️ Collaborative and Transparent: I work closely with clients, providing regular updates and incorporating feedback at every stage. 💡𝐌𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬: 🌟 Game Development: Unity3D, C# programming, game mechanics, and AI. 🌟 2D/3D Art: Concept art, character design, environment modeling, and texturing. 🌟 Animation: 2D/3D animation, rigging, and motion design. 🌟 UI/UX Design: Intuitive and visually appealing interfaces for games and apps. 🌟 AR/VR Development: Immersive experiences for AR/VR platforms. 🌟 Asset Optimization: Game-ready assets optimized for performance. 💡𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬: 🌟 Game Dev: Unity3D, C#, Unreal Engine, Photon Networking. 🌟 2D Art: Photoshop, Illustrator, Procreate, Spine. 🌟 3D Art: Blender, Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter. 🌟 Animation: After Effects, Unity Animation Tools. 🌟 Rendering: Keyshot, Marmoset Toolbag. 𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭! Ready to create something extraordinary? Contact me today, and let’s bring your game and art ideas to life! 🎮🎨✨

  • Game Development
  • Mobile Game
  • Game Design
  • Game Design Document
  • Unity
  • Unreal Engine
  • Video Game
  • HTML5
  • 3D Art
  • 2D Art
  • Blockchain
  • 3D Game Art
  • 2D Game Art
  • Pixel Art
  • Game Audit
Louis Charles L.

Mascouche, Canada

$75/hr
5.0
28 jobs

Hi, I’m Louis Charles! I am a Game/Level Design graduate and a Senior Unreal Engine Developer specializing in VR development, with expertise in both Unreal Engine 4 and 5. I bring a strong background in simulation, interactive training, and gamified VR experiences, with hands-on experience in agile scrum practices and team management. I recently served as a Senior VR Developer for KaleidoscopeXR, where I focused on medical simulation projects that required a deep understanding of immersive interactions and procedural design. My work includes developing the Caregiver VR Dementia module, which simulated symptoms like hallucinations to enhance caregiver empathy, as well as the Case Western University Medical Helicopter Pre-flight Check, a comprehensive training simulation for emergency response. Notable Projects: Aries VR (2022) – Lead Developer for Quest VR Flight Instruction State Street Bank VR Experience (2021-2022) – Lead Developer, presented on Valve Index at Exchange: An ETF Experience in Miami Neverboard (2020-2021) – VR Technical Designer for Oculus Quest, a social VR board game platform, released in September 2021 Unending (2020-2021) – Game Designer/Team Lead/Producer on a VR project (cancelled) Winner - Global Game Jam 2020 with Step 9 (see Portfolio) I’m available for exciting new projects, whether they involve VR training, interactive content, or game prototyping. If you’re looking for a developer who can bring immersive, high-quality VR experiences to life, let’s connect—I’d be thrilled to help make your vision a reality!

  • Game Development
  • Game Consultation
  • Game Design
  • Game Design Document
  • Unreal Engine
  • UnrealScript
  • Virtual Reality
  • Management Skills
  • Agile Software Development
  • Bug Fix
  • AI Development
  • AI Bot
Ryan H.

London, Canada

$50/hr
5.0
9 jobs

Hi, I'm Ryan. I'm a versatile and detail-driven developer with a decade of experience delivering high-quality interactive experiences across both game development and modern frontend applications. Skilled in building polished, performant systems using Unity and C#, with a deep understanding of gameplay mechanics, UX, and design integration. Equally strong on the web side, with hands-on expertise in React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and Capacitor, creating responsive, cross-platform apps with thoughtful interfaces and smooth user flows. Backed by an Advanced Diploma in Video Game Design, bringing a refined visual sensibility and a strong ability to translate ideas into engaging, production-ready experiences.

  • Game Development
  • C#
  • Game Design
  • Unity
  • Analytics
  • Monetization
  • AR & VR
  • Mobile Game Development
  • AR & VR Development
  • Online Multiplayer
  • TypeScript
  • React
  • Figma
  • Web Design
  • Art & Design
Michael R.

Port Alberni, Canada

$55/hr
5.0
19 jobs

Front-End: TS, JS, React, Tailwind Back-End: C#, C++, Java, ExpressJS, SQL, MongoDB, ElectronJS Dev-Tools: MicrosoftVS, VSCode, Unity/Unreal Engine, Nodejs, Git(Bash, Hub, etc.), Eclipse, Docker, Azure, AWS

  • Game Development
  • C#
  • Data Scraping
  • JavaScript
  • Python
  • Automation
  • Web Development
  • API
  • Web Design
  • Java
  • Google Chrome Extension
  • Bot Development

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