Remote 2D Game Developer — Defold & Lua

OpenTrain AI; United States; Remote; USD 96,000 - 179,000; Part time

Job summary

OpenTrain AI is seeking a part-time, fully remote 2D game developer to create and revise games in Defold using Lua. You will implement mechanics, controls, animations, UI and game logic, while documenting your process and explaining each step as you work.

You will debug issues, optimize performance, write clear task instructions, and capture your screen to provide transparent work sequences. English proficiency at B2+ is required, and US-based contractors are preferred.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Lua scripting experience in 2D game development.
• Strong experience with Defold engine, objects, components, and animations.
• Ability to capture screen while explaining technical workflows.
• Excellent English communication (B2+).

Responsibilities

• Create and revise 2D games in Defold covering mechanics and controls.
• Use Lua to build animations and UI with Defold objects and components.
• Debug issues and optimize game performance.
• Write detailed task instructions and describe workflows in a clear sequence; capture your screen during work.

Skills

Lua scripting

2D game development

Remote work

Tools

Defold Engine

Job description

OpenTrain AI is seeking a part-time, fully remote 2D game developer to create and revise games in Defold using Lua. You will implement mechanics, controls, animations, UI and game logic, while documenting your process and explaining each step as you work.

You will debug issues, optimize performance, write clear task instructions, and capture your screen to provide transparent work sequences. English proficiency at B2+ is required, and US-based contractors are preferred.