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Gardens Interactive

Lead Game Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

$198K - $219K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

As our Lead Game Engineer, you will... Team Leadership * Manage, mentor, and grow a team of game ... Gardens cannot assist with work authorizations or work visas. Applicants must also be willing to ...

Xsolla

Site Reliability Engineer (Monetization)

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

... game industry. From indie to AAA, companies partner with Xsolla to help them fund, distribute ... Support domain incident response: assist with deep investigation of complex incidents, contribute ...

Elsewhere

Engineering Lead

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$120K - $159K/yr

Job Summary : Elsewhere is hiring an Engineering Lead to write code, build infrastructure, and ... games, even as indie or side projects. • Eagerness to share rough prototypes and in-progress ...

TapBlaze

Game Designer, Casual F2P

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$167K/yr

Play and deeply analyze casual games across genres, Match-3, Time Management, Simulation, Indie ... Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, art, QA, marketing) to ensure designs are ...

TapBlaze

Game Designer, Casual F2P

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$167K/yr

Play and deeply analyze casual games across genres, Match-3, Time Management, Simulation, Indie ... Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, art, QA, marketing) to ensure designs are ...

Ubisoft

Engine Programmer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

... game developer with the professionalism and stability of a long established studio. We offer ... Test your own code thoroughly and assist QA in formulating a test plan for features you've ...

DePaul

Adjunct Faculty in Game Design

Chicago, IL · On-site

Throughout the program, students collaborate on interdisciplinary teams with programmers, artists ... indie games, to art games, and games for change on established and experimental platforms. In ...

Xsolla

Lead Software Engineer (Mobile Native)

Concord, NC · Remote

CA$120K - CA$170K/yr

... game industry. From indie to AAA, companies partner with Xsolla to help them fund, distribute ... These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions ...

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How much do assistant indie game developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant indie game developer in the United States is $24.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.99 and $26.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does an assistant indie game developer typically collaborate with other team members during a game project?

As an Assistant Indie Game Developer, you’ll often work closely with a small, multidisciplinary team, collaborating with artists, designers, programmers, and sometimes sound engineers. Your role may involve supporting the main developers by fixing bugs, implementing gameplay features, or prototyping new mechanics based on team feedback. Communication is highly valued, as frequent check-ins and brainstorming sessions help keep everyone aligned and ensure that creative ideas are integrated smoothly. Due to the collaborative nature of indie projects, you can expect a hands-on, dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact the game's final outcome.

What is an assistant indie game developer?

An Assistant Indie Game Developer is a professional who supports the creation and development of independent video games. They typically work with small teams or solo developers, contributing to various aspects such as programming, art, design, or testing. Their responsibilities can range from implementing game features and fixing bugs to creating assets and assisting with project management. This role is essential for indie projects, where team members often wear multiple hats and collaborate closely. Assistant Indie Game Developers help bring creative game ideas to life while learning a broad set of industry skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant indie game developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Indie Game Developer, you need a solid understanding of game design principles, basic programming skills (often in C# or Unity), and familiarity with digital art or sound design. Experience with game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine, as well as version control systems such as Git, is typically required. Creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities are crucial soft skills that help you contribute effectively to small, collaborative teams. These competencies enable you to support the development process efficiently, adapt to changing project needs, and help deliver engaging indie games.

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Social Media & Community Manager

Templar Media

Alpharetta, GA • On-site

$111K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Social Media & Community Manager
Templar Media is looking for a Social Media & Community Manager to help grow and engage our audiences across our studio brand and upcoming game Gate Zero. This is a full time, on site, hands-on, multi-disciplinary role that blends social media, community management, content creation, and light marketing coordination.
You'll help shape how our studio shows up online; building awareness, growing our community, supporting backers, and turning development updates into engaging stories across platforms.
What You'll Do
Social Media & Content Growth
  • Manage and grow social media channels and follower count with consistent posting
  • Create, schedule, and publish engaging content across platforms
  • Monitor channels daily and engage with comments and community interactions
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date social media profiles
  • Repurpose dev updates and newsletters into social content
  • Set and monitor progress for social media channels growth goals

Community Management (Discord & Backers)
  • Manage and grow an active Discord community
  • Support and evolve existing community strategy
  • Coordinate and support volunteer moderators/community helpers
  • Engage with Kickstarter and Indiegogo backers
  • Manage backer communications (emails and inbox support)
  • Help coordinate delivery of backer rewards (credits, in-game items, digital rewards, etc.)

Newsletters & Communications
  • Write and send monthly dev logs / newsletters
  • Translate development progress into clear, engaging updates for the community
  • Maintain consistent communication with backers and supporters

Studio & Website Content
  • Keep website content accurate and up to date
  • Create content that supports studio visibility and talent attraction
  • Share updates that highlight Templar Media's work and culture

Marketing & Production Support
  • Help coordinate content production during major marketing campaigns
  • Organize and track social/media production schedules
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external partners on content rollout

Events & Additional Support
  • Support the team at trade shows, conventions, and exhibitions
  • Assist with content capture and community engagement at events
  • Monitor and support Google Ad Grants campaigns as needed

Content Creation
  • Create and edit video content for social media as well as utilize software and tools that can generate and share short form video content and clips from longer form content.
  • Support light creative production (graphics, clips, promotional content)
  • Work with external creators and partners when needed

About You:
  • Experience in social media management, community management, content creation, or a combination of all three
  • Strong communication skills and comfort writing for public-facing channels
  • Highly organized and able to manage multiple ongoing priorities
  • Comfortable engaging with online communities (including Discord)
  • Self-directed, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-moving environment

Nice to Have:
  • Interest in or familiarity with faith-based storytelling or Christian audiences
  • Personally enjoy and play video games
  • Experience in gaming communities or indie game development
  • Basic video editing or content production skills
  • Experience working with volunteers or community moderators

Why Join Us:
This is a key role in shaping how our studio and games connect with the world. You'll have ownership across community, content, and communication helping build and grow an engaged audience around Gate Zero and Templar Media
Details:
Full Time
On Site (Alpharetta Georgia)

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