GAME DESIGNER (FREELANCE)
Pubblicato il 13-10-2026 - FutuRats in Padova
LOCATION: FULL REMOTE (EU TIMEZONE) CONTRACT: FREELANCE DURATION: PROJECT-BASED
Competenze, Esperienza, Qualifiche: se possiede i requisiti giusti per questa possibilità, si candidi oggi stesso.
About FutuRats: We are a game development studio based in Turin. Already known for our work alongside Slitherine on the Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector franchise, we are currently expanding our team to tackle an exciting new lineup of projects. We are looking for a highly autonomous and creative Freelance Game Designer to support our team remotely during critical development phases.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & RESPONSIBILITIESAs a Freelance Game Designer, you will collaborate seamlessly with our core team. Your day-to-day will involve:
- System Design & Balancing: Designing game systems, economies, and mechanics, ensuring a highly engaging player experience.
- Engine Implementation: Working directly inside the engine (Unity/Unreal) to implement and iterate on mechanics using visual scripting or configuration tools.
- Documentation: Creating and updating clear, structured Game Design Documents (GDDs) to keep the remote and local teams perfectly aligned.
- Remote Collaboration: Participating in sync meetings,
communicating proactively, and delivering tasks reliably within agreed deadlines.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Experience: 3+ years of professional experience as a Game Designer, with a portfolio showcasing shipped titles or significant project contributions.
- Core Skills: Strong analytical mindset, solid understanding of game balancing, and experience in system design.
- Engines: Proven hands-on experience with Unity or Unreal Engine (comfort in navigating the editor is essential).
- Autonomy: Highly self-motivated, proactive, and capable of managing your own time effectively in a remote environment.
- Timezone: Availability to work with significant overlap with Central European Time (CET/CEST) for seamless communication with our team in Italy.
- Language: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Rate: Competitive Daily/Hourly freelance rate, commensurate with experience. xlwpduy
- Integration: You won't just be an external resource; you'll be treated as a core part of the development process during your collaboration.