Unity Game Developer

Overture Games, LLC.; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Overture Games, LLC. is seeking a Unity Game Developer to prototype web-based Unity experiences for music education. This remote role emphasizes rapid prototyping for classroom testing, with 1–3 days per prototype.

You will collaborate with musicians, teachers, and developers, integrating audio and gameplay mechanics while iterating on concepts from student feedback. Remote work with Chicago-area preference is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong programming in Unity with C#.
• Passion for music education; experience playing a musical instrument.
• Ability to prototype rapidly for student testing.
• Comfort with using AI tools to speed up prototyping.

Responsibilities

• Develop rapid prototypes of web-based Unity games designed to teach music.
• Collaborate with a team of musicians, game developers, and teachers.
• Integrate audio elements and gameplay mechanics into games.
• Adapt and iterate on game concepts quickly based on student testing feedback.
• Wear multiple hats: contribute to visuals, game design, programming, and audio integration.

Skills

Unity

C#

Prototyping

Collaboration

AI tools

Music education

Job description

Position Details

Pay: $40/hour

Role: Unity Game Developer

Location: Remote (Chicago area is a huge plus!)

Compensation: Paid trial contract with potential conversion to part-time

Hours: Flexible, with a focus on prototyping games for rapid testing in the classroom (1-3 days per prototype)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop rapid prototypes of web-based Unity games designed to teach music.
• Collaborate with a team of musicians, game developers, and teachers.
• Integrate audio elements and gameplay mechanics into games.
• Adapt and iterate on game concepts quickly based on student testing feedback.
• Wear multiple hats, contributing to:
  • Visuals
  • Game design
  • Programming
  • Audio integration
  • Refining gameplay experiences

Requirements

Must-Haves:

• Strong programming skills in Unity (C#).
• Passion for music education and experience playing a musical instrument.
• Ability to quickly prototype and iterate on game ideas for student testing.
• Comfort using AI tools to innovate and speed up the prototyping process.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with audio integration, web-based games, or educational game development.
• Chicago-based applicants are a huge plus. We’d love to meet and work together in person!

We look forward to hearing from individuals passionate about building games and making a positive impact on the future of music education!