Wanted to share some encouraging data on the indie games job market.
Still not great out there, but we're seeing positive signals:
๐ Jobs โ 17% YoY
๐ New studios โ 59% YoY
Also, the market is increasingly global:
๐ US share of traffic is trending down: 45% โ 41% โ 36%
Plumeria Studio is hiring a Stylized Character Concept Artist and a 3D Character Artist to help bring an anime-stylized multiplayer action game to life!
๐ฐ๏ธ Remote, Freelance
๐ฅ๏ธ Made in Unity
๐ Portfolio required
Work with Plumeria Studio and apply: https://t.co/ctWfk0F5W4
Joydrop is hiring Experienced Unreal Engine Programmers to help build and support various projects you've probably heard of!
๐ Remote, Full-time (EST ยฑ3h)
๐ ๏ธ 5+ years AAA XP
๐ฎ Made in Unreal Engine 4+
Work with @JoydropGames and apply: https://t.co/G2Zv7tx17N
Shishi Studios is hiring a Rigging Artist/3D Animator to create production-ready rigs and high-quality animations for their video games.
๐Remote, Full-time (Quebec)
โจ Flexible 4-day work week
๐ฅ๏ธ Unity XP a +
Work with @ShishiStudios and apply: https://t.co/cRItbTC9LP
Promorte Games is looking for a 3D Animator/Character Technical Artist to bring fantasy creatures to life for their strategy card game!
๐ฐ๏ธ Freelance, Remote
๐ฎ Made in Unreal Engine 5
๐ Portfolio or Showreel required
Work with Promorte Games and apply: https://t.co/WV68OSAC5l
Lunacy Studios is hiring a Senior Technical Artist to help shape an upcoming 3D atmospheric exploration game led by mood and discovery.
๐ Full-time, remote (UTC-7 to UTC+3)
๐ ๏ธ 7+ years XP
๐ฎ Made in Unreal Engine 5
Work with @lunacy_studios and apply: https://t.co/Gi5J02s7Qd
An indie developer has built Tinder for your Steam backlog
The free web app lets you swipe through your unplayed games and shows the cover, genre, price, Metacritic score, reviews, screenshots, and HowLongToBeat estimates
MeemWow Games is hiring a Marketing Manager to help launch their pirate-themed roguelike strategy game.
๐ฐ๏ธ Remote, Freelance
โ 3+ years XP
๐ ๏ธ Made in Unity
Work with MeemWow Games and apply: https://t.co/GRxv5cQkCr
MakerScape is hiring a 2D Skybox Artist to paint a workshop nestled in an imaginary Italian mountain for their VR sculpting app!
๐ Remote, Freelance (PT ยฑ 3 hours)
๐ฌ Discord needed
๐๏ธ Deadline: End of July
Work with MakerScape and apply: https://t.co/89gWpf2MXN
TigerRoll Studios is hiring an Unreal Developer to own the gameplay features end-to-end for an upcoming RPG.
๐ Remote, Contract (UK-friendly hours)
๐ ๏ธ 4+ years XP
๐ฎ Made in UE5, C++ & Blueprint
Work with TigerRoll Studios and apply: https://t.co/gKfVqgwtAx
Rune is hiring a Campaign Manager to lead creative, data-driven campaigns for passionate developers and publishers!
๐ Remote, Full-time (UK)
๐ก 2-3 years XP
๐ต ยฃ30k - ยฃ36k/year
Work with Rune and apply: https://t.co/zedtMkzFgB
Neon Badger is hiring a Senior Creature Rigger to help bring a giant Quetzalcoatlus pterosaur to life!
๐ฐ๏ธ Freelance, Remote
๐ฆด Upgrade Maya rig for Unreal Engine 5
๐ฆ Show off your creature deformation reel
Work with Neon Badger and apply: https://t.co/dqOh4bvETg
Midain Studios is hiring a Unity Systems Design/Technical Designer Consultant to help shape a cozy life sim about a ladybug doctor!
๐ฐ๏ธ Remote, Freelance
๐น๏ธ Made in Unity
๐งฉ Gameplay, progression, & systems review
Work with Midain Studios and apply: https://t.co/kMPQAcccy4
Fangamer is hiring a Product Development Manager to lead merch launches for beloved game titles and shape fan experiences!
๐ Full-time, Tucson (AZ) or Remote
๐น๏ธ 3+ years XP
๐ก Drive merch strategy & launch events
Work with @Fangamer and apply: https://t.co/EG87swQVWG
Can Can Can a Man is expanding their team to help with multiple unannounced projects!
๐น Music Composer
๐ Game Designer
๐ Marketing Specialist
Work with @CanCanCanAMan and apply: https://t.co/bQXrgw8Gub
Steel Anvil Studios is hiring a Pixel Art/UI Artist to own the look of All Luck No Law, a tactical roguelite dice/card game!
๐ฐ๏ธ Remote, Contract
๐ฃ๏ธ English proficiency
๐จ Godot or similar engine XP a +
Work with Steel Anvil Studios and apply: https://t.co/5mfBDqn87z
Skymap Games is looking for a Lead QA Tester to help shape top-tier games with creative testing and feedback!
๐ Remote, Full-time (Quebec)
๐น๏ธ 5+ years XP & 1 shipped title as lead
๐ฎ Exceptional reporting capabilities
Work with @skymapgames and apply: https://t.co/RMBR0QufqR
Reality Reload is looking for a 2D Game Artist to help shape a heartfelt, satirical minigame collection about the immigrant experience.
๐ฐ๏ธ Remote, Part-time
๐จ 2โ3 years XP
๐ ๏ธ Made in Unity
Work with Reality Reload and apply: https://t.co/SSWLphEbVy
AddClear is hiring a Concept Artist to help shape their first sci-fi/fantasy/horror shooter!
๐ฐ๏ธ Full-time, Remote
๐ No XP needed
๐จ Portfolio required
Work with AddClear and apply: https://t.co/OlYubivC9A
Untitled Advertising is hiring a Creative Producer to lead creative direction and hands-on production for top game industry clients!
๐ Remote, Full-time (Canada)
๐ฎ 5-7 years XP
๐ต $80k to $95k CAD/year
Work with Untitled Advertising and apply: https://t.co/5KMAjKIHNd
Lunacy Studios is hiring a Senior Game Designer to help shape a mysterious 3D exploration game with a focus on mood and discovery.
๐ Remote, Contract (UTC-7 to UTC+3)
๐ ๏ธ 7+ years XP
๐ฎ Made in Unreal Engine 5
Work with @lunacy_studios and apply: https://t.co/vGfei70VBs