Game Designer (GoDot) | Remote

Crossing Hurdles

United States

Remote

USD 68,880 - 165,312

Part time

14 days+
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Job summary

A game development company seeks a Godot Game Engine Expert to design and optimize gameplay systems remotely. Successful candidates will possess deep expertise in Godot, a track record of shipping games, and strong collaboration skills in a remote team. The role involves mentoring team members, resolving technical issues, and contributing to technical solution evaluations, all within an agile development environment.

Qualifications

  • Deep expertise with the Godot Game Engine (GDScript, C#, or VisualScript).
  • Track record of shipping commercial or high-quality independent titles using Godot.
  • Strong understanding of 2D/3D game development pipelines and asset integration.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and optimize gameplay systems using the Godot Game Engine.
  • Collaborate with designers, artists, and developers for engaging player experiences.
  • Architect and maintain clean, scalable, and well-documented codebases.

Skills

Expertise with Godot Game Engine
Clear communication skills
Problem-solving abilities
Collaboration in remote teams

Job description

Position: Godot Game Engine Expert

Type: Expert Role

Compensation: $50 - $120/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities
  • Design, implement, and optimize gameplay systems and features using the Godot Game Engine
  • Collaborate closely with designers, artists, and other developers to deliver polished and engaging player experiences
  • Architect and maintain clean, scalable, and well-documented codebases
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues throughout the development lifecycle
  • Contribute to the evaluation and selection of technical solutions and tools related to the Godot ecosystem
  • Mentor and support team members in best practices, Godot workflows, and robust coding standards
  • Participate actively in sprint planning, code reviews, and quality assurance processes
Requirements
  • Deep expertise with the Godot Game Engine (GDScript, C#, or VisualScript)
  • Track record of shipping commercial or high-quality independent titles using Godot
  • Strong understanding of 2D/3D game development pipelines, asset integration, and performance optimization
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly in written and verbal form
  • Experience collaborating in a remote, distributed team environment
  • Solid problem-solving abilities and passion for learning new technologiesAbility to produce clean, maintainable, and efficient code
  • Experience contributing to open-source Godot projects or plugins
  • Background in gameplay, UI/UX, or multiplayer networking systems
  • Exposure to agile development methodologies and tools
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