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Game Design
Mathematics
Game Testing
Gameplay Design
Game Development
Game Programming
Software Documentation

Freelance game designer who has worked on over 40 different titles for VR, Blackchian, Mobile, PC, Web and Installations. Work has included level design, monetization, documentation and concept designs. My specific areas of interest are puzzle design and technical design (game balancing and economies). I have a 2:1 in Computing with Education Studies and have completed a years study in Video Game Design with PlaygroundSquad UK. I am proficient with Unity, UE4 and highly skilled with Game Maker Studio.

$50/hr

Game Design
Level Design
Game Testing
Content Writing
Creative Writing

I fell in love with videogames with (Super) Street Fighter 2 in 1994. Since then, I'm obsessed with games creation in all its forms and platforms. What I particularly like is testing and iterating new systems and the teamwork process that transform a simple idea into a finished game. My goal is to build a long lasting relationship with my clients. Key Skills - Rational Design : Difficulty Balancing, Rythm, Variety Distribution and Player Progression. - Game Mechanism : Creation, iteration and balancing - Versatile : Able to fit in different places with the same motivation and willingness to learn, no matter the type of game or Team Size -...

$15/hr

Game Design
Game
Mobile Game
3D Modeling
Mobile Game
Level Design
Gamification
Autodesk Maya
Gameplay Design
Creative Writing

- Hypercasual games full cycle services -Applications gamiffication -Level desig in Unity3d,assets integration parameters set-up -Quests design -Writing dialogs -Math and economy balance -Scriptwriting -Creating game mechanics -Processing data, KPI

$30/hr

Game Design
UX/UI
UX Design
Web Design
Wireframing
Mobile UI Design
Mobile UI Design
UI/UX Prototyping
Responsive Design
User Interface Design
User Experience Design

** Looking for Long Term Projects ** As a UX/UI Designer, I facilitate and collaborate with companies and startups to create a unique approach to products through design. Strategically designing digital experiences, products, websites, and mobile apps that actually work. SKILLS ✅ User Research and Competitive Analysis ✅ User Journeys and User Personas ✅ User Flows and Information Architecture ✅ Wire-frames (Low, Medium and High fidelity) ✅ Interactive & Rapid Prototyping ✅ Usability and user testing. ✅ High Fidelity Mock-ups and Creative Design UI Assets TOOLS: ✅ Wireframing: Adobe XD, Figma, Sketch ✅ UI Design: Sketch, Figma,...

$34/hr

Game Design
2D Art
Fantasy
Drawing
Sketching
Icon Design
Illustration
Fantastic Art
Layout Design
Character Design

I specialize in creating art for board games, card games and other games. I can create a game for you from scratch including cards design, card illustrations, board design, game chips, icons and whatever else you need to create your game. I also specialize in fantasy, dark fantasy and horror illustrations. I can draw for you: ✅ Board and card games. ✅ Fantasy and dark fantasy illustrations, horror illustrations. ✅ Character design. ✅ Black and white illustrations. ✅ Icons for games. ✅ Book covers (e-books and paper books). I am almost always online and for the sake of an interesting project, I might even be willing to sacrifice a weekend...

Game Design
Game
GameMaker
Game Testing
Gamification
Gameplay Design
Game Development
Game Consultation
Game Customization
Game Design Document

I am an experienced game designer who is passionate in developing society by using game and gamification. I design desired actions, mechanics, contents ,story-telling, and experiences of games in order to motivate humans' behaviour. I believe game is a way that can develop human lives by making them easily engage and be fun with virtual realistic simulations.

$40/hr

Game Design
UX/UI
Sketch
Bootstrap
Web Design
Mobile UI Design
iPhone UI Design
Adobe Illustrator
Mobile App Design
User Interface Design
User Experience Design

Hello! I`m UX/UI designer during last 10 years. And I am the best freelancer in the Design & Creative category in my city in 2020. I have strong experience in UX/UI design. If you're reading this, you've probably already gone through dozens of UpWork profiles looking for the right person who can turn your product around. It might be cliche to say this, but yes, I'm the person you're looking for.

Game Design
Writing
UX Design
Mobile Game
Game Testing
Scriptwriting
Gameplay Design
Game Development
Game Design Document
English to Russian Translation

I'm experienced game designer with high skills at: - creating game concept; - creation of narrative and plot; - mathematical balance of the game economy, game systems balance, UX and etc; - creation of technical tasks for programmers and artists; - creation of project documentation; - analysis of statistics to find and fix weaknesses in the game cycles; - creation of unique game mechanics; - artistic EN-RU and RU-EN translation; - creation of game monetization, sales systems and etc; - creation of UI comfortable for players; Also I have skills: - Spine2D animation; - Adobe Photoshop; - Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Visio, and Google Docs;...

$25/hr

Game Design
English
Wireframing
Game Development
Creative Writing
Technical Writing
Project Management
Flowchart Infographic

I started playing video games with a Nintendo Famicom way back when I was still in prep school. I was in Junior High when Diablo and Fallout came out, and I remember my mom reprimanded me for playing a game named after the devil – I thought it was funny. It was during those months of playing that I realized I wanted to make games. I thought maybe one day, I will get to create something as immersive and compelling as the games I love to play. I was lucky enough to begin my career in video games as a game designer back in 2006. Over the years, opportunities have steered me toward varied platforms and genres, and I've taken up different roles...

$80/hr

Game Design
Gameplay Design
Game Development
Project Planning
Management Skills
Project Management
Game Design Document
Management Consulting
Characters/Video Games

In over 15 years I acquired vast knowledge in the field of game design and development. I worked on all game genres, types and platforms. I had the pleasure to lead teams of all sizes from 5 up to and over 100 people, as Game Director, Creative Director and Lead Game Designer. I worked intimately with most 3D game engines like CryEngine3, Unity3D and Unreal4. I created game maps, rules, designs, narratives, characters, cutscenes, stories, storyboards, blockouts, whiteboxes and worked with full teams to make sure the end product is the best it can be. I worked on large state-of-the-art games and tight budgeted projects where efficiency...

Game Design
2D Art
Game Art
GUI Design
2D Game Art
Illustration
Concept Design
Concept Artistry
Character Design
User Interface Design

6 years of experience in the game development field (mobile and desktop). Top Rated 2D game artist and UI/UX designer. Skills: 🖌UI/UX design for games and gamified apps 🎨 Illustration and 2D Art ⚔Game Assets ⚫NFT Projects 🖌UI design documents and guidelines 🖌Art-direction and feedback, visual style improvements ⚫Work with both raster and vector graphic ⚫Experience working with Unity and Cocos Studio engines I graduated from the Moscow University of Art and Design and since then I've been working on various art projects creating game graphics, illustrations, and UI designs. I work with both vector and raster formats and fit plenty...

$25/hr

Game Design
2D Design
3D Modeling
2D Game Art
Illustration
3D Rendering
Graphic Design
Adobe Photoshop
Mobile UI Design
Autodesk 3ds Max

I am professional graphic designer and 3D Modeler with over 5 years of experience. I always provide quality and speed of work, and I always keep my clients updated regarding the project. And I always want to make sure that my client is absolutely satisfied with my work. I'm an experienced in 2D graphics and 3D modeling. Also I can turn your Unity project into a beatiful and user friendly product, because I know how to: work with Unity scenes, create responsive UI layouts for different devices and screen resolutions, create cool particle system, add screen effects and how to optimize the graphics so that the project runs smoothly on any...

Game Design
3D Rigging
3D Modeling
3D Animation
3D Sculpting
Autodesk Maya
Autodesk Mudbox
Autodesk 3ds Max
Character Animation
Autodesk 3D Studio Max
Characters/Video Games

With over 15 years of experience in the field of the 3D animation industry, I'm mainly specialized in quadruped and character animation. I've rich working experience with animal 3d models. 3d rigging systems that can be used are CAT Motion, Biped, or just custom rigging. I also specialise in organic or solid, low or high res modeling with good polygonal overflow to reach the best geometry formation. Hairstyling of wild animals is so far the best thing that I am always happy to be busy with and as an industry professional, I always try to keep up with the industry changes! ✓ 3D modeling, ✓ unwrapping and texturing, ✓ rigging and skinning, ✓...

$35/hr

Game Design
SaaS
Figma
App Design
Blockchain
Infographic
Website Design
Material Design
Mobile UI Design
UI/UX Prototyping
WordPress Website

I am a multidisciplinary UI designer, with 6 years of experience as a Ui designer, and 12+ years in the design industry. My core skills are to build seamless and aesthetically pleasing user interface design solutions for mobile & web devices. My portfolio holds 100s of super-satisfying reviews. Core Expertise: • Designing responsive websites, landing pages web and mobile applications • Building seamless prototyping, in Adobe XD, Figma and Axure • Evaluating user requirements in collaboration with product managers and engineers • Illustrate design ideas Into process flows and sitemaps • Identify and troubleshoot UX problems (responsiveness)...

$30/hr

Game Design
Pixel Art
Concept Art
Illustration
2D Animation
Character Design
Traditional Animation

I'm an illustrator and 2D animator. With 5 years of experience in these fields, I provide professional service with a high quality design. My basic rule is to deliver a high quality design on time with competitive prices. And most important, I enjoy what I do, and I'm always learning and searching for different forms of art and techniques to improve my art and my designs.

$25/hr

Game Design
Unity
Adobe XD
3D Design
Autodesk Maya
Adobe Photoshop
Game Development
Mobile App Design
Game Design Document
Android App Development

Sometimes, dreams come true, and as an established, professional Game Designer and Game Developer, I'm living mine. Now let me create yours through any game development project you may have. I am certified through courses from both the University of Colorado and Michigan State University. I develop my gaming products through Unity3D normally, but I'm also able to work with Adobe, Autodesk Maya, and Android Studio. You can't create the perfect game if your technical skills are limited, and I assure you mine aren't. I'm able to design and edit pictures, audio files, and virtual models, so I will happily take your project from its foundation...

$20/hr

Game Design
Sketching
Cartooning
Illustration
Concept Design
Adobe Photoshop
2D Illustration
Character Design
Concept Artistry
Adobe Illustrator

"Delivering best quality with in required time" 7+ years with following skills: I am a passionate, serious, punctual and highly skilled Cartoonist, Illustrator and Game Designer having experience of more than 7 years in this field. I have a vast experience in a number of successful projects with international clients from all over the world. I am adaptive to various styles and can work in several styles. My tools are Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. My expertise are in: - Concept Art/ Sketching - Book Illustration - General & Medical Illustration - Character Design/ Caricature/ Cartoon/ Mascot - 2d Game art (Environments, Characters,...

Game Design
UX
CSS
HTML
PSD to HTML
Illustration
Illustration
Graphic Design
Adobe Photoshop
Character Design
Adobe Illustrator

I am an experienced professional graphic/web designer and illustrator with multiple skills, passionate about my work, obsessed with detail and attention of every single project, no matter how big or small it is. I can bring fresh ideas on table and give proper art directions for every project needs and complete it successfully in reasonable time. I could describe my self as a Swiss design multitool because my design skills can cover a large area of design sectors and client's needs, while bringing a quality end product for my customers (mostly beyond their expectations). The last few years I was involved in game design projects as a graphic...

$29/hr

Game Design
Animation
2D Design
Motion Design
Sticker Design
Maxon Cinema 4D
Adobe Photoshop
Computer Graphics
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe After Effects

[Designer + Animator] I Specialize in 2D + 3D Content Creation, Animation, Motion Design and Physical Simulations. Hungry for new projects THINGS I MAKE: • Comercial videos • Animated presentations • Physical Simulations • Branding • Illustrations • NFTs TOOLS I USE: • Cinema 4D • After Effects • RealFlow • Illustrator • Photoshop

$35/hr

Game Design
2D Design
Illustration
2D Animation
Adobe Photoshop
Motion Graphics
Character Design
Concept Artistry
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe After Effects

Multitasking designer with more than 10 years of experience who works with different technologies and styles. Can provide you with such services as: • Art: Character Design, Concept art, Game art, Storyboards, Illustrations, UI/UX, Graphic Design • Animation: Explainer Videos, Infographics, Character animation, Whiteboard, Frame by Frame animation, Motion Graphics, Ads • Post-production services: Filming, VFX, SFX, Color Correction, Special Effects • Additional services: Video campaign advice, Marketing support, Scriptwriting, Voice over (any language/accent/sex), Music CONTACT ME and let's make amazing things together!

$60/hr

Game Design
UX/UI
Typography
GUI Design
Logo Design
Poster Design
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Mobile UI Design
Adobe Illustrator

Video Game UI/UX designer and consultant with six years of experience in the games industry. I have worked with brands in the games industry, such as Games Workshop (Warhammer 40k), Toya, Anvil Games (Holdfast: Nations At War), Airconsole, and Gameclub. I am a traditionally trained Graphic Designer with a BA (Hons) in Visual Communication awarded from WIT. I specialize in UI/UX for video games, apps, and software. I have worked as a UI/UX Designer in the video games industry for six years. Before that, I worked as a Digital Marketer in a range of industries. I have experience taking commercial games, apps, and software from the...

$30/hr

Game Design
Unity
Education
Prototyping
Level Design
Unreal Engine
Concept Design
Game Development
Game Design Document
User Experience Design

I'm a trained Game Designer with over 11 years of experience in Game Design and Development. I specialize in Game Design, Level Design, Prototyping, Game Development & Educational Games. A quick breakdown of my experience: - Multiple years professional experience in the Games Industry. - Multiple Years Experience Freelancing. - Masters' Degree in Game Technology. - Bachelors' Degree in Game Architecture and Design. I am relatively new on Upwork however my growing profile should demonstrate I'm a reliable professional who guarantees quality work.

$65/hr

Game Design
Game Testing
Gamification
Gameplay Design
Game Development
Creative Writing
Game Design Document

Award winning Video Game Designer with 20+ Years working in the games industry. Specialising in brand & licensed tie-in games, and delivering games from a blank piece of paper to the app store and beyond... 5+ Years specifically as a Mobile app Lead game designer working on branded titles for large blue-chip clients, in particular, children's games and F2P & World Builder games with over a dozen shipped titles such as; Bear Grylls: The Island Survival Challenge App EDEN: The Game (of the Channel 4 TV show) App Peppa Pig apps E.T.: The Green Planet App Rebel Warfare App Fireman Sam App Too many to count for LeapFrog devices. Blood Bowl (PC...

$76/hr

Game Design
C#
C++
Unity
JavaScript
Unreal Engine
iOS Development
Game Development
Game Programming
Android App Development

Currently working as a game designer and developer my skill set focuses mostly on programming but often I find that on the projects I work on I end up taking on a lot of the tasks. There are four games under my belt with another three currently in development right now. One is contract work for a game studio and the others are personal projects as I try to expand and push my talents. I have worked on UI, VFX, and pixel art as well but most of my experience is in game mechanics, systems, and level design with all the programming associated with that. C# and C++ are my most commonly used languages with some time spent in Java-script as the...

Game Design
UX Writing
Web Design
UI Graphics
Style Guide
User Research
Mobile UI Design
Responsive Design
Experience Strategy
Heuristic Evaluation

Hello Everyone, Are you looking for a person who can turn a marvelous idea to thoughtful design in the little things? I can help you to boost conversion of the site or the app, take care about UX and UI of the project so that it will be convenient and friendly for users. My main areas of focus are: Creating UI/UX for Mobile and/or Web projects Audit of the existing designs - Prototypes, wireframes, mockups; Specs, development supervision. Marketing Content (ads, post graphics, flyers, case studies, presentations) ⭐️My best working tool is the Adobe Xd (except this one I've experience work with Adobe products, Sketch, Zeplin, Avocode,...

Game Design
2D Design
GUI Design
Logo Design
Illustration
2D Animation
Character Design
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe After Effects
User Interface Design

I'm a versatile experienced Artist and Animator, illustrator, and UI designer, with more than 7 years experience of Gamedev. I have got a higher art education. I'm working with everything that relates to the development of graphics for games. Whether it's building a game from scratch or a total redesign or creating a separate object. I'm Creating: Character design, Game background, Animations, Particle effect/VFX, illustrations, Game objects, logos, UI, Icons, etc. I'm a responsible organized and creative artist. I am committed to my work.

$40/hr

Game Design
2D Animation
Adobe Photoshop
Final Cut Pro X
Vector Graphics
Maxon Cinema 4D
Character Design
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe After Effects
Character Animation

illustrator & motion designer with 7+ years of experience I have wide experience in producing video explainers, logo animation, advertising, and much more. I love to explore creativity fields and combine a bunch of programs. Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, Procreate, Adobe Animate, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, etc I specialize in creating custom animations and illustrations and can handle all aspects of production: illustration, animation, script, storyboard, post-production. Feel free to get in touch Skills & interests: • Character Designs • Social media & web graphics • illustration • 2d animation • Frame by frame...

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What is a game designer?

Game design involves the design of video gameplay, including environmental development, art direction, character development, storyline writing, and other relevant responsibilities. Game designers on Upwork can help you tackle a variety of game development requirements by using software such as Minecraft, Unity 3D, Blender, Maya, and more.

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Write a project description. You'll want to determine your scope of work and the skills and requirements you are looking for in a game designer.
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Of these three steps, your project description is where you will determine your scope of work and the specific type of game designer you need to complete your project.

How much does it cost to hire a game designer?

Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.

An experienced game designer may command higher fees but also work faster, have more-specialized areas of expertise, and deliver higher-quality work.
A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their game designer services more competitively.

Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project.

How do you write a game designer job post?

Your job post is your chance to describe your project scope, budget, and talent needs. Although you don't need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they're the right fit for the project.

Job post title

Create a simple title that describes exactly what you're looking for. The idea is to target the keywords that your ideal candidate is likely to type into a job search bar to find your project. Here are some sample game designer job post titles:

Need to hire 2 game designers familiar with 3D landscapes
Excellent game designer needed to clean up bugs in new game
Looking for top notch programmer who can help develop 3D chess game

Project description

An effective game designer job post should include:

Scope of work: From environmental design to game testing, list all the deliverables you'll need.
Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project.
Background: If you prefer experience with certain genres, software, or landscapes, mention this here.
Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

Game designer job responsibilities

Here are some examples of game designer job responsibilities:

Participate in brainstorming sessions focused on plot outlines for world areas and storylines
Lead overall testing process for game updates and content
Write and code scripts, dialogue, item descriptions, and other requirements as necessary

Game designer job requirements and qualifications

Be sure to include any requirements and qualifications you're looking for in a Game designer. Here are some examples:

Minimum of 3 years programming in Unity 3D
Extensive experience working in the games industry as a lead designer
Exhibit strong analytical skills as well as keen attention to detail

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