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Stillfront

Freelance Game Balancer (fully remote)

OR · On-site +1

Nanobit, a Stillfront Group studio, is looking for a highly experienced freelance game balancer to ... Fully remote, start as soon as possible. Duration and weekly hours are flexible and scale with ...

Prisms VR

3D Artist (Remote)

San Francisco, CA · Remote

$110K - $140K/yr

Prisms VR is a San Francisco-based team of educators, game developers, and engineers transforming ... As a 3D Artist, you will craft characters, environments, and educational 3D motion graphic ...

Studio Wildcard

Technical Artist - Remote or On Site

Redmond, WA · On-site +1

$70K - $120K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Studio Wildcard - Redmond, WA or Remote Open role: Technical Artist We're Studio Wildcard ... Survival Evolved -- one of the most popular and original video games in recent years. Despite our ...

Studio Wildcard

Technical Artist - Remote or On Site

Redmond, WA · On-site +1

$142K - $170K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Studio Wildcard - Redmond, WA or Remote Open role: Technical Artist We're Studio Wildcard ... Survival Evolved -- one of the most popular and original video games in recent years. Despite our ...

Collider

Gaming Writer

$21.75 - $28/hr

This is a paid freelance, remote position. Collider is the leading source for impactful ... We're looking for passionate and knowledgeable freelance gaming writers who can create timely ...

Arrow International, Inc

Senior Artist

$130K - $155K/yr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Gaming Art Generalist to join our Electronic Gaming team in a fully remote role. The ideal candidate is a highly versatile game artist with ...

Lakshya Digital

VFX Artist Reviewer

Integrate approved VFX into the game engine, ensuring correct setup, performance optimization, and ... Freelance Working Pattern: Remote

ARRISE

Game Designer

$158K/yr

Game artists, developers, mathematicians, sound technicians, product marketers, regulatory experts ... With a remote team of product experts, we're tapping into American talent to drive the next ...

ARRISE

Game Designer

$154K/yr

Game artists, developers, mathematicians, sound technicians, product marketers, regulatory experts ... With a remote team of product experts, we're tapping into American talent to drive the next ...

Sixthman

Freelance Graphic Designer

Atlanta, GA · Remote

$30 - $35/hr

Remote work + on location of events Job Summary We are seeking a talented and reliable freelance ... Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or related field OR equivalent professional ...

Sixthman

Freelance Graphic Designer

Atlanta, GA · Remote

$30 - $35/hr

Remote work + on location of events Job Summary We are seeking a talented and reliable freelance ... Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or related field OR equivalent professional ...

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How much do freelance game artist remote jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance game artist remote in the United States is $22.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.75 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a freelance game artist remote do?

A Freelance Game Artist working remotely creates visual assets for video games while operating outside a traditional office setting. Their tasks may include designing characters, environments, user interfaces, and animations based on a project’s requirements. They collaborate with game developers and art directors via online communication tools and deliver their work digitally. This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to work on diverse projects for different clients around the world.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a freelance game artist remote?

To thrive as a Freelance Game Artist working remotely, you need strong artistic skills in 2D or 3D design, a solid portfolio, and a background in digital art or a related field. Proficiency with industry-standard tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Blender, Maya, or Unity is typically required. Excellent communication, time management, and self-motivation are crucial soft skills for collaborating with clients and teams across distances. These skills ensure the delivery of high-quality assets on schedule and enable successful remote collaboration in a competitive industry.

What are the typical challenges a freelance game artist remote faces when working remotely, and how can they be managed?

Freelance Game Artists working remotely often encounter challenges such as managing communication across different time zones, aligning their creative vision with that of distributed teams, and maintaining consistent workflow without direct supervision. These challenges can be managed by establishing clear communication routines with clients and team members, using collaborative tools for file sharing and feedback, and setting structured work hours to maintain productivity. Building a strong portfolio and proactively seeking feedback also helps in overcoming isolation and ensuring ongoing professional growth.
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Freelance Game Balancer (fully remote)

Stillfront

OR • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Nanobit, a Stillfront Group studio, is looking for a highly experienced freelance game balancer to strengthen Big Farm: Merge Game, our free to play mobile Merge-2 title. This is a hands-on role for someone senior enough to jump straight in and add value from day one.
Setup: Fully remote, start as soon as possible. Duration and weekly hours are flexible and scale with workload.
YOUR MISSION
  • Design, build and maintain gameplay systems with long term feature reusability in mind, aimed at maximising player engagement, effective monetisation and retention
  • Continuously refine features and events by combining player feedback, data analysis and AI insights
  • Build expected progression models in Excel or Google Sheets to predict how players move through the game
  • Use AI tools heavily in your daily work to boost your own output and keep the player experience cutting edge
  • Document and present your work through user stories, flowcharts and wireframes so every team and stakeholder stays aligned
  • Transfer and adapt proven mechanics from other genres
YOUR PROFILE
  • Deep expertise in F2P mobile games, experiences with Merge-2 games is a big plus
  • Strong grasp of LiveOps dynamics, including monetisation strategies, in game economies and community feedback
  • A real ownership mindset and the drive to get things done, getting your hands dirty in Google Sheets, ChatGPT and other AI tools
  • Resilient, detail oriented and a team player who keeps looking for ways to lift performance
  • Excellent written and spoken English

Department Game Design Locations Remote Remote status Fully Remote Studios Nanobit Employment types Contractor

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