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Haley P.

Port Orange, Florida

$20/hr
5.0
34 jobs

My name is Haley Pekerosky. I am an aspiring Game Developer. I would be happy to QA some of your games and develop my technical skills more. I also am a Youtuber who talks about games and other entertainment media! I have some experience in Voice Over as well!

  • Voice-Over
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Word
Per S.

Spartanburg, South Carolina

$55/hr
5.0
5 jobs

15 years in the business. 50+ shipped titles. If you need a Full-Cycle Unity developer who can take your game from concept to the App Store or Steam without babysitting or budget blowouts, then keep reading. I've built games across every major platform: iOS, Android, PC, Console, and AR/VR. My work spans casual mobile hits, real-time multiplayer experiences, and immersive AR/VR applications. I don't just write code, I architect systems that scale, perform, and actually ship. What you get when you hire me: ๐ŸŽฎ Full-Cycle Game Development โ€” GDD and architecture through QA-ready build. I've managed solo and collaborative pipelines for indie studios and funded startups alike. ๐Ÿ“ฑ Cross-Platform Mastery โ€” Native-feeling mobile games on iOS/Android (optimized for low-end devices), polished PC/Console builds, and immersive AR/VR/XR apps. One developer, every platform. โš™๏ธ Advanced C# & Clean Systems Architecture โ€” No spaghetti code. Ever. Custom editor tooling, scalable game systems, data-driven design, and robust save/load frameworks. ๐ŸŒ Multiplayer & Real-Time Networking โ€” Photon, Mirror, Unity Netcode, and custom solutions. Lobbies, matchmaking, lag compensation, and sync โ€” built and shipped in production games. โœจ Shaders, VFX & Graphics โ€” Custom HLSL/ShaderGraph, particle systems, and post-processing. I've transformed visually flat prototypes into games that look the part. ๐Ÿš€ Performance Optimization โ€” I've rescued games running at 20fps on mobile and brought them to 60fps. Profiling, draw call reduction, batching, memory management โ€” I know where the leaks are. ๐ŸŽจ UI/UX for Games โ€” Intuitive menus, in-game HUDs, and polished UI flows built with Unity UI & UI Toolkit. Players shouldn't notice the UI. That's the goal. ๐Ÿช Store Publishing โ€” Full submission pipeline: App Store (Apple) and Steam. Metadata, certificates, build configurations, and submission handled. I take a limited number of projects at a time so every client gets focused attention, not a ticket queue. Best fit for clients who: โœ” Have a clear vision and need a technical expert to execute it precisely โœ” Are building something serious โ€” indie studio, funded startup, or established company โœ” Value clean communication, milestone delivery, and zero surprises over cheap shortcuts Send me a message with your project brief. I respond within a few hours and can jump on a quick call to scope your project for free.

  • Game Development
  • Game Design
  • Game Design Document
  • Unity
  • Mobile Game Development
  • AR & VR Development
  • Multiplayer
  • Game Mechanics
  • 3D Game Art
  • WebGL
  • PC Game
  • Game Prototype
  • In-Game Advertising
Tan D.

Charlotte, North Carolina

$35/hr
5.0
47 jobs

Key strengths I bring to every project: - Quick to learn and adapt to new tools and environments - Strong analytical and problem solving skills - Consistently driven and dedicated to high quality work With a strong foundation in Unity3D, and experience in Unreal Engine 5 my role has centered on architecting robust game systems and enhancing the gaming experience through meticulous debugging and feature development. The skills I've honed through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams are crucial in my current position, where I actively contribute to the game's lifecycle.

  • Game Development
  • Unity
  • C++
  • Java
  • C#
  • Unreal Engine
  • Game Testing
  • GitHub
  • Academic Writing
  • REST API
  • Version Control
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Python
  • Microsoft Azure
  • HTML
Rabia A.

Lewisville, Texas

$25/hr
5.0
1 jobs

Hi I am Rabia Ali I have completed over a dozen successful Unreal Engine projects globally, I specialize in full-cycle game development from concept to polished product. I work across both traditional Unreal Engine and Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN), offering in-depth expertise in programming, visual scripting, UI, cinematics, and multiplayer systems. ๐ŸŽฎ Technical Expertise Blueprints & C++: Deep experience with Blueprint visual scripting and C++ for custom logic, gameplay systems, and engine-level modifications. Performance Optimization: Skilled in profiling, asset optimization, and memory management to ensure stable, high-performance gameplay. ๐ŸŽฅ Animation & Cinematic Workflows Creation of high-quality cutscenes using Sequencer, including dynamic camera systems and animation blending. Expert in building Animation Blueprints, State Machines, and Blendspaces for fluid character animation. ๐Ÿ›  Gameplay Systems & UI Design Built responsive and engaging game mechanics: from combat and AI to player progression. Designed modern UIs using Common UI, Slate, and UMG, including HUDs, inventories, and menus. ๐ŸŒ Multiplayer & Networking Proficient in Lyra Multiplayer Framework, session handling, and replication logic. Implemented multiplayer gameplay with dedicated server support, matchmaking, and reliable networked features. ๐Ÿงฑ UEFN & Fortnite Creative Designed custom Fortnite experiences using UEFN tools. Developed scripted mechanics, levels, and game logic optimized for both PC and console platforms. ๐ŸŒ Level Design & Interactive Environments Created immersive levels that balance design aesthetics with smooth player flow. Integrated physics-based gameplay, scripted events, and interactive environments. I focus on delivering immersive gameplay experiences that combine technical excellence with creative storytelling. Whether you need core mechanics, a multiplayer prototype, or a cinematic sequence, Iโ€™m here to help bring your project to life. ๐Ÿ“ฌ Letโ€™s work together to build something exceptional!

  • Game Development
  • Game Design
  • Video Game
  • Unreal Engine
  • Level Design
  • Game Mechanics
  • Game Prototype
  • Game Testing
  • C++
  • Steam
  • Steam API
  • Online Multiplayer
  • Combat Game
  • Game Development Bug Fix
  • Mobile Game Development
Daniel C.

Fort Worth, Texas

$75/hr
5.0
13 jobs

Iโ€™m a game developer and systems-focused programmer with experience shipping complete projects from concept to release. I specialize in rapid prototyping, gameplay systems, single-player game design, and technical problem solving, with a strong focus on building clean, maintainable, and scalable systems. Iโ€™ve worked across many areas of development โ€” including gameplay programming, project management, technical design, tooling, audio implementation, UI workflows, and production support โ€” which allows me to adapt quickly and contribute wherever needed. Iโ€™m especially comfortable working with small teams, building features from the ground up, debugging difficult problems, and helping projects stay organized and moving forward. My strongest skillset is systems development: gameplay logic, state management, tools, architecture, optimization, and creating workflows that make development smoother for both developers and designers. I enjoy tackling complicated technical challenges while keeping the end-user experience intuitive and polished. Above all else, I value honest and direct communication. I believe great development work depends on clarity, responsiveness, and trust, and I make it a priority to keep clients informed, aligned, and confident throughout the entire process.

  • Game Development
  • Game Design
  • Unity
  • C#
  • Android
  • iOS
  • User Experience
  • Animation
  • Graphic Design
Ermias S.

Arlington, Virginia

$30/hr
5.0
4 jobs

Iโ€™m a Game Designer & Developer with expertise in game development using Roblox, Godot and Unreal Engine 5 & Unity. I am also specialized in building scalable APIs, AIโ€‘powered systems, and productionโ€‘ready automation. - Game Development using Roblox, Godot, Unreal Engine 5 & Unity, C#. - Game Design, Environment Design, 3D design, VFX, Animation - Python Backend Development using Django, Flask, FastAPI, and Django REST Framework. - AI Agents, Custom toolchains, and LLM orchestration. - RAG Systems with vector databases like Pinecone and Supabase - Endโ€‘toโ€‘End API Development from architecture to deployment - Database Design & Optimization (PostgreSQL, Supabase, Redis)

  • Game Development
  • Game Design
  • Unity
  • Godot
  • Roblox Studio
  • Cocos2d
  • C#
  • Unreal Engine
  • Lua
  • Virtual Reality Game
  • 3D Design
  • Environmental Design
  • 3D Animation
  • 3D Game Art
  • Android App Development
  • Mobile Game
  • Game Prototype
  • AI Agent Development
  • React
  • Python

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