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Spinplay Games

Game Developer

Las Vegas, NV

The Game Developer will act in both a project owner and project support role, working across ... Solid understanding of Canvas and WebGL-based rendering * Experience building and maintaining ...

IGN

Inside Sales Associate, Indie Lead Generation

Description The Opportunity Join IGN Entertainment, the leading media brand for games, movies, TV, ... role is determined based on a variety of factors including experience, scope of the role ...

IGN

The Opportunity Join IGN Entertainment, the leading media brand for games, movies, TV, comics, and ... role is determined based on a variety of factors including experience, scope of the role ...

Valicy

Game Developer

Greenville, NC

Game Developer Locations : Wilmington, NC or Greenville, NC Department : NC Game Development ... This role is based in either Wilmington or Greenville and collaborates daily across both locations.

Valicy

Game Developer

Wilmington, NC

Game Developer Locations : Wilmington, NC or Greenville, NC Department : NC Game Development ... This role is based in either Wilmington or Greenville and collaborates daily across both locations.

Catface

Mobile Game Developer

Austin, TX · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Catface is a YouTube entertainment company, home to a family of channels with over 28+ million ... This position offers the opportunity to transition into a permanent role based on performance. For ...

Catface

Mobile Game Developer

Austin, TX · Remote

$25 - $30/hr

Catface is a YouTube entertainment company, home to a family of channels with over 28+ million ... This position offers the opportunity to transition into a permanent role based on performance. For ...

Apple

Senior Gaming Platform Engineer

Seattle, WA

$139K - $258K/yr

Apple Games is the home of gaming on Apple's platforms, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and ... Join the Game Services Framework team to help us build the developer-facing technologies that drive ...

DSN

Sr. Game Developer - casino games

Boca Raton, FL · On-site

Job Title: Game Developer - Casino Gaming Location: Boca Raton, FL or Las Vegas, NV (Onsite ... Experience with mobile, desktop, or web-based applications * Familiarity with regulated or real ...

Netflix

OR · On-site

$210K - $340K/yr

... and developers of all sizes. Demonstrate fluency in complex legal and business issues within ... Bring a strong understanding of the indie game development landscape, including emerging studios ...

Catface

Mobile Game Developer

Austin, TX · Remote

Salary: $25.00 - $30.00/hour Catface is a YouTube entertainment company, home to a family of ... This position offers the opportunity to transition into a permanent role based on performance. For ...

Weekday AI

2D Game Developer -Defold

Remote Become a part of our customer's forward-thinking team as a 2D Game Developer focused on ... Proficient in Lua scripting and knowledgeable about component-based game architecture. * Proven ...

Spellbrush

Game Programmer (Unity)

San Francisco, CA · On-site

We are looking for an experienced game engineer with strong C# and Unity skills. You will be ... small indie studio: close-knit, with high ownership and flexibility. You're excited about the ...

Spellbrush

Game Programmer (Unity)

San Francisco, CA · On-site

We are looking for an experienced game engineer with strong C# and Unity skills. You will be ... small indie studio: close-knit, with high ownership and flexibility. You're excited about the ...

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How much do home based indie game developer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for home based indie game developer in the United States is $108,471.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,500.00 and $124,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Home Based Indie Game Developer vs Freelance Game Designer?

AspectHome Based Indie Game DeveloperFreelance Game Designer
CredentialsOften self-taught or with game development coursesTypically has design certifications or portfolio
Work EnvironmentHome-based, independent setupHome or client sites, flexible locations
Industry UsageDevelops complete indie games for distributionCreates game concepts, levels, or assets for clients
Search & Comparison IntentFocus on game development skills, solo projectsFocus on design expertise, client work

While both roles work independently and often from home, a Home Based Indie Game Developer primarily creates and publishes their own games, handling all development aspects. In contrast, a Freelance Game Designer typically collaborates on specific design tasks for clients or projects, focusing on design elements rather than full game development.

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Infographic showing various Home Based Indie Game Developer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% As Needed, 82% Part Time, and 12% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,471 per year, or $52.1 per hour.
Inside Sales Associate, Indie Lead Generation

Inside Sales Associate, Indie Lead Generation

Ziff Davis

Remote

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Description
Position at IGN
The Opportunity
Join IGN Entertainment, the leading media brand for games, movies, TV, comics, and more! We're seeking a motivated and outgoing Inside Sales Associate, Indie Lead Generation to help grow IGN's indie publisher network through cold calling and lead generation. This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated self-starter who is tenacious and outgoing. The Inside Sales Associate, Indie Lead will learn foundational digital sales skills, work with a high-performing team, and drive measurable revenue growth.
This candidate generates new business opportunities by identifying, engaging, and qualifying prospective indie advertisers. This individual will be responsible for outbound prospecting, cold calling, and lead nurturing to build a pipeline for new indie advertisers. The ideal candidate is goal-oriented, coachable, and eager to grow in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
At this time, we are not accepting applicants residing in California. This is a commission only role.
Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct high-volume cold calling, email outreach, independent research, and prospecting to connect with indie game publishers.
  • Identify new business opportunities and qualify leads.
  • Sell turnkey options such as sponsorship packages, and pass along larger programs to the respective Sales leads.
  • Develop and foster relationships with indie advertisers through consistent communication and follow-up.
  • Stay up to date on indie gaming trends, new releases, and emerging studios to identify potential partnership opportunities.
Job Qualifications
The Must-Haves
  • Ability to handle a high daily volume of calls, emails, and cold outreach.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage decision makers at multiple levels.
  • Self-motivated, organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while managing multiple priorities.
  • Ability to handle rejection positively and maintain persistence.
  • Consistent track record of meeting or exceeding goals and metrics.
Bonus Points
  • Strong interest in gaming, entertainment, tech, or pop culture.
  • Familiarity with the gaming industry or indie game space.
  • Previous internship, customer service, retail, campus leadership, or sales lead generation experience.
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace, LinkedIn, and basic CRM tools.
Our Benefits
We are committed to work-life balance with time off and paid holidays.
At Ziff Davis, we remain dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We offer Employee Resource Groups, company-sponsored events, and regular opportunities for professional growth through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development resources. Our employees are recognized and celebrated through employee engagement programs and recognition awards.
If you're seeking a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance and thrive both personally and professionally, then IGN Entertainment is the place for you.
About IGN Entertainment
IGN Entertainment, a division of Ziff Davis, is one of the world's largest gaming and entertainment media platforms for fans to explore and celebrate games, film, TV, comic, and much more. Across its 15 digital properties, IGNE reaches more than 470 million monthly users in 100 countries and engages with 85 million fans on social media. Through its online digital store Humble Bundle, IGNE has donated over $270 million to more than 38,000 charities worldwide, underscoring its commitment to making a positive impact. Learn more at corp.ign.com.
About Ziff Davis
Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, connectivity, health, cybersecurity, and martech. Today, Ziff Davis is focused on seven key verticals - Technology, Connectivity, Shopping, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Cybersecurity and Marketing Technology. Its brands include IGN, Mashable, RetailMeNot, PCMag, Humble Bundle, Spiceworks, Ookla (Speedtest), RootMetrics, Everyday Health, BabyCenter, Moz, iContact and Vipre Security.
Compensation Range
Ziff Davis provides a range for the base pay. Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay may include your specific job related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The total salary compensation for this role is 6% Commission net after campaign hard costs. Individual pay within the compensation range for this business unit specific role is determined based on a variety of factors including experience, scope of the role, capabilities to perform the role, education and training, as well as business and company performance.
Ziff Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Ziff Davis, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has always been about fairness, equal opportunity, and belonging. DEI enables us to attract and retain the best talent, regardless of background or circumstances, while enabling our thousands of employees worldwide to thrive.
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