Game Designer - 3D Action Horror Comedy (Part-Time)
Posted: 1 day
Design
Part-Time
$20-35/hr (USD)
Remote (Few hours overlap with U.S. Time Zones)
Remote | Part-Time Contractor | $20-35/hr (USD)*
GameName LLC | "Creating legendary tales among friends!"
*Rates are commensurate with skill levels, experience, and location; regional adjustments may apply.
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The Role
GameName LLC is hiring a Game Designer to help shape the gameplay, pacing, and level design for an unannounced 3D action-horror-comedy game with roguelike elements and networked multiplayer.
You'll work directly with the Creative Director and Lead Unity Developer to plan/prototype level layouts, structure progression, and design fun, scary, and weird experiences that hold up over repeated runs.
This is a part-time, remote role. It would be a great fit for designers early in their careers with solid relevant experience to showcase, or more experienced candidates looking for a supplemental income. You'll be collaborating closely with a small team while learning how to deliver high-impact design work in a fast-moving indie environment.
Responsibilities
Design and sketch compelling level ideas, layouts, and player flowsHelp define the games core loop, progression, pacing, and enemy encounters
Collaborate with the Creative Director and developers to prototype and iterate on levels
Contribute ideas to support procedural generation and modular level construction
Document design ideas clearly and provide feedback on gameplay implementation
Playtest regularly and make recommendations based on gameplay feel and flow
Adjust designs flexibly based on feedback and production constraints
Qualifications
Experience designing levels, gameplay systems, or encounters for 3D Solid grasp of game design fundamentals, including pacing, player feedback, and replayability
Must be able to demonstrate design thinking through sketches, whiteboxes, design docs, or other supporting materials alongside a strong portfolio piece
Familiarity with horror, comedy, and action game mechanics or genres
Passion for player-centric design, experimentation, and iteration
Strong communication and collaboration skills in a remote team environment
(Beginner-level candidates are welcome if they meet the above criteria and can clearly explain their creative and design process.
Bonus Points
Experience with procedural or modular level designKnowledge of roguelikes, horror-comedy, or PvE multiplayer game design
Hands-on experience with Unity, Unreal, or other 3D game engines
Broad game design knowledge/experience in topics like enemy behavior, trap/puzzle design, or player progression systems.
Unity engine experience (non-programming stuff, like blocking out level concepts or using designer-friendly editor tools).
Contract Terms
Type: Independent Contractor Agreement (ICA)
Hours:
Part-Time (10-20 hrs/week), flexible schedule
Rate: $20-35/hr USD, depending on experience, skills, and location
Trial Period: Initial one month evaluation phase
Contract Duration: Project-based, with potential for extension
Perks & Culture
Remote work with flexible schedulingFun, weird project with lots of room for experimentation and learning
Small, collaborative team that values practicality, clarity, and creativity
Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a commercial game from early development
Backed by a major content creator with strong marketing and fan support
About GameName LLC
We're a creatively unhinged indie studio focused on making memorable, hilarious, and high-quality games. We believe in small teams, clear vision, creative experimentation, and efficient execution.
Our mission? To create legendary tales among friends.
We're a creatively unhinged indie studio focused on making memorable, hilarious, and high-quality games. We believe in small teams, clear vision, creative experimentation, and efficient execution.
Our mission? To create legendary tales among friends.
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