DreamLoft : Senior Unity Mobile Game Developer

Client: DreamLoft

Location: Remote

Contract: Contractor

About DreamLoft

DreamLoft is a mobile game studio based in New Zealand with a fully remote and global team. We are passionate about crafting high quality mobile games and are eager to continue to expand our global audience as we develop new mobile titles in the puzzle and casual genres. With a small, self-funded team, DreamLoft was able to develop our flagship word game ‘Game of Words’ into a top grossing word game worldwide. We are looking for someone with the same mindset of ambition and drive to join us. Your position will be varied, challenging, fast paced, and rewarding. We are hungry to build upon our initial success – join our team and grow with us! Job description

We are looking for an experienced unity game developer who can help lead mobile game development from the ground up. The position will be a fully remote six-month contract. A successful candidate who integrates well into the team and shows comprehensive technical skill may be given the option to become a core member of the DreamLoft team upon the completion of this contract.

Requirements

• Speak English fluently and be able to communicate clearly with a team.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in software engineering or computer science (or equivalent).
• Provide clear evidence of experience building mobile games with Unity at all stages of development.
• Understand industry best game development practices in Unity.
• Be comfortable in establishing best practice systems and processes for managing mobile game development for a team.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working directly with illustrators and animators.
• Possess a broad understanding of the mobile game industry, including knowledge of user acquisition and in-app and ad monetization systems.
• Have an interest in casual/puzzle mobile games.

All candidates must have clear and relevant Unity development experience to be considered for the role. Note that candidates with exceptional academic achievements (e.g. post-graduate qualifications, honors, or relevant academic awards) will still be considered in cases where experience with Unity is more limited.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead development of mobile games from concept to completion with the support (both technical and managerial) from the DreamLoft executive team.
• Implement core game functionality and build scalable game architecture (core game loop, liveops, social features, IAP, ad monetization).
• Collaborate with designers, artists, and animators to implement features.
• Establish industry-best practices for collaborative mobile game development.
• Effectively manage, support, and delegate work to junior team members.

Pay and benefits

Remuneration for this position will depend on the applicant’s skills and experience. As a fully remote contract position, candidates can enjoy a high degree of flexibility with respect to working hours, days, and locations.

Next steps

Please provide a Resume and cover letter that clearly sets out your eligibility for the role. We’re looking forward to speaking with you.