Freelance Game Designer

Electric Square

. Build momentum in establishing content pacing for a cosy mobile game .

Posted 9/23/2026contractRemote • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in game design with a focus on player experience, narrative development, and UX best practices. Proficient in Unity and capable of self-managing projects from concept to implementation in mobile game environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Game Design ExperienceUnity ProficiencyCreative Writing SkillsPlayer Experience DevelopmentGame Balancing

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Hard Skills

Game DesignNarrative DesignUX DesignGame BalancingCreative WritingImplementationMobile Game DevelopmentPlayer ResearchContent DevelopmentTouch-First Interactions

Soft Skills

Self-ManagementCreative ThinkingCollaborationAttention to DetailClear Communication

Tools & Technologies

UnityGame Balancing ToolsNarrative Design Tools

Industry Keywords

Mobile GamesCosy GamesNarrative-Driven GamesLife-Sim GamesPlayer ExperienceUX Best PracticesContent PacingPlayer-Facing FeaturesGame EconomyProgression Tuning

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Unity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build momentum in establishing content pacing for a cosy mobile game
Refine player UX
Help build secondary features that create depth for the game experience
Drive features and content from initial concept through implementation and balance
Work from high-level direction provided by the Lead Game Designer
Take ownership of execution without task-level breakdowns

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-6+ years of game design experience, with at least one shipped title
Hands-on comfort working in Unity
Above average creative writing skills evidenced in portfolio work or in-game content
Familiarity with mobile control paradigms and platform requirements, including touch-first interactions and mobile constraints
Demonstrable passion for player experience and player-facing feature development
Ability to operate with high-level direction and self-manage execution without task-level guidance
Work examples showing range across design, writing, and implementation
Experience working on and/or a deep affinity for cosy, narrative-driven, and life-sim games
Experience with game balancing: economy, progression, and difficulty tuning
Familiarity with UX best practices for games and player-facing messaging
Experience with narrative design, tools, and handling complex content requirements
Experience in UX design or player research
Shipped mobile titles
Games library including titles such as Stardew Valley, Spiritfarer, Pokopia, and Animal Crossing
Clear, intentional writing with the player in mind
Ability to balance spreadsheets and narrative beats