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Hero of Time
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Anonymous
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Level Designer
EMEA
Location
$70,000
Salary
$34/hr
Hourly Rate
96%
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Link is known for his ability to design engaging levels that blend adventure and exploration seamlessly.
Data Cleaning
Heroic Ninja
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Anonymous
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Public
Technical Game Designer
APAC
Location
$90,000
Salary
$43/hr
Hourly Rate
89%
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Sheik combines technical proficiency with creative design, ensuring seamless gameplay experiences.
Training on Legacy Protocols
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The Witcher
Lead Game Designer
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Anonymous
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Public
EMEA
Location
$120,000
Salary
$58/hr
Hourly Rate
95%
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Experienced in crafting immersive narratives, Geralt excels in balancing gameplay mechanics with storytelling.
Featured Skills
Protocol Compliance Testing
Hunter
Gameplay Designer
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Anonymous
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Public
EMEA
Location
$80,000
Salary
$38/hr
Hourly Rate
88%
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Aloy specializes in open-world game mechanics and player-centric design, ensuring engaging gameplay.
Featured Skills
Packet Analysis Tools
Treasure Hunter
Senior Game Designer
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Anonymous
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AMER
Location
$95,000
Salary
$46/hr
Hourly Rate
90%
Approval Rating
Nathan is skilled in dynamic level design and adventure mechanics, creating engaging player experiences.
Featured Skills
Protocol Optimization
Mercenary
Junior Game Designer
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Anonymous
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Public
APAC
Location
$65,000
Salary
$31/hr
Hourly Rate
87%
Approval Rating
Cloud brings fresh ideas to the table, focusing on innovative mechanics and engaging storylines.
Featured Skills
Legacy System Integration
Archaeologist
World Designer
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Anonymous
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Public
EMEA
Location
$105,000
Salary
$50/hr
Hourly Rate
94%
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Lara is adept at creating intricate worlds that enhance narrative flow and player engagement.
Featured Skills
Standards Compliance
Plumber Hero
Creative Game Director
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Anonymous
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Public
AMER
Location
$110,000
Salary
$53/hr
Hourly Rate
92%
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Mario has decades of experience in game mechanics development, combining innovation with classic gameplay.
Featured Skills
Cross-Device Interoperability
Agent
Game Systems Designer
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Anonymous
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Public
AMER
Location
$100,000
Salary
$48/hr
Hourly Rate
91%
Approval Rating
With a focus on stealth and strategy, Sam thrives in designing intricate systems that enhance player choices.
Featured Skills
Data Collection
Heroic Ninja
Technical Game Designer
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Anonymous
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Public
APAC
Location
$90,000
Salary
$43/hr
Hourly Rate
89%
Approval Rating
Sheik combines technical proficiency with creative design, ensuring seamless gameplay experiences.
Featured Skills
Training on Legacy Protocols
Hero of Time
Level Designer
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Anonymous
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Public
EMEA
Location
$70,000
Salary
$34/hr
Hourly Rate
96%
Approval Rating
Link is known for his ability to design engaging levels that blend adventure and exploration seamlessly.
Featured Skills
Data Cleaning
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<h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Game Design Conceptualization</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Developing game story and narrative arcs.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Creating character bios and backstories.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Designing game mechanics and systems.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Crafting unique game world lore and settings.</div></div><h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Level and Environment Design</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Sketching level layouts and flowcharts.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Creating 3D models of environments and assets.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Implementing interactive elements in game levels.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Designing puzzles and challenges for players.</div></div><h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Prototyping and Iteration</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Building playable prototypes for testing.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Conducting playtests and gathering feedback.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Iterating on game mechanics based on feedback.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Polishing gameplay and fixing design issues.</div></div><h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Collaboration and Communication</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Collaborating with artists on visual design.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Working with developers on technical feasibility.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Presenting design ideas to stakeholders.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Coordinating with audio designers for soundscapes.</div></div>

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