Primal Screen: Game Developer (Remote Temporary/Freelance) United States

Game Developer is needed in United States.

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Client: Primal Screen

Location: Remote

Contract: Full Time, Temporary

Job Description

Primal Screen is seeking an experienced Game Developer to join our team and collaborate on creating engaging, innovative, and user-friendly web games. This is a remote freelance position offering immediate opportunities, with potential for longer-term projects.

About the Position

This is a project-based remote opportunity. Note: All applicants must be based in the US and legally eligible to work in the US. Priority for hire will be given to Georgia-based candidates.

Requirements

• A strong portfolio showcasing completed game development projects
• Professional experience shipping games for web, mobile, or PC platforms
• Strong proficiency in PixiJS, Canvas, WebGL
• Experience with frontend frameworks/libraries like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Experience creating dynamic and visually captivating digital experiences, including the use of parallax scrolling.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with UI/UX principles and best practices.
• Solid knowledge of programming concepts with the ability to apply them to a variety of tasks
• Understanding of version control systems, such as Git.
• Experience working within an agile workflow and familiarity with project management tools like Jira.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• A passion for gaming and an understanding of what makes games fun and engaging for players.

Bonus:

• Proven experience building interactive media experiences
• Experience with PlayCanvas and three.js

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project stakeholders to understand objectives, requirements, and design preferences.
• Design and implement web-based games from concept to deployment, including gameplay mechanics, user interfaces, and game logic.
• Implement interactive features and functionality using JavaScript frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Write reliable and maintainable code that runs on all browsers across a variety of devices (desktop and mobile)
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and optimize web applications for speed and performance.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging to identify and fix issues or bugs.
• Document game code and procedures
• Work within an agile workflow, utilizing project management and task tracking tools such as Jira.
• Adhere to project timelines and deliver high-quality work within specified deadlines.

To be Considered for an Interview

• Include your resume and demo reel/portfolio link (and password, if needed)
• Must be legally eligible to work in the US

About Primal Screen

Primal Screen crafts award-winning, engaging experiences from our studios in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward. Bringing great things to screens since 1995, we are home to a talented group of animators, developers, and designers who create delightful content for our clients in the film, broadcast, online, education, environmental and gaming industries.

Primal Screen is committed to being a welcoming, inclusive and diverse place to work. Not only have we always celebrated differences of experience, outlook, ethnicity, and orientation, but we are also intentionally expanding our talent pools in ways to attract and hire team members from all backgrounds.