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Akima, LLC

Part Time Unity Game Designer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$152K/yr

Pinnacle Solutions is looking for a passionate and motivated Game Designer to join our virtual ... This position will provide an opportunity to apply academic experience to the creation of serious ...

Akima, LLC

Part Time Unreal Game Designer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$152K/yr

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Akima, LLC

Game Developer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

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Code Plus Inc

3D Game Developer - XR/VR

Fort Lee, NJ · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Work closely with instructional designers, developers, and program stakeholders to ensure solutions ... Background in simulation, serious games, or instructional technology . * Knowledge of Agile or ...

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Reno, NV · On-site

$70K - $131K/yr

... serious tech, deep player insights, and a passion for innovation. With a team of over 7,000 and a ... mechanics Ensure math designs meet jurisdictional requirements and industry standards ...

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Part Time Unity Game Designer

Akima, LLC

Huntsville, AL • On-site

$152K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

Re-posted 25 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Collaborate with artists, software engineers, subject matter experts, and other game designers to implement gameplay features and training content for serious games.

  • Debug and resolve bugs, performance issues, and gameplay inconsistencies.

  • Follow development standards using proprietary development tools.

Akima rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 35 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

377th of 454 rated engineering

Job description

Pinnacle Solutions is looking for a passionate and motivated Game Designer to join our virtual development team on a part-time basis. The ideal candidate has a foundational understanding of game design principles, and a strong desire to learn and grow in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, have a can-do attitude, and be willing to take ownership and help grow the capabilities of our growing engineering team. This position will provide an opportunity to apply academic experience to the creation of serious games, with the possibility of work continuing through the school year. Daily work will require experience in the Unity game engine and the ability to learn custom frameworks, toolsets, and workflows.
This role is primarily geared towards college students looking to get early professional experience, with employment expected to last from the day of hiring until the end of August of 2026, with the possibility of employment being extended.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with artists, software engineers, subject matter experts, and other game designers to implement gameplay features and training content for serious games.
  • Work in a fast-paced environment with quick turnaround times.
  • Follow development standards using proprietary development tools.
  • Debug and resolve bugs, performance issues, and gameplay inconsistencies.

Qualifications
  • Currently studying for a Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Game Design/Development, or a related field.
  • Knowledge of 3D game mechanics.
  • Familiarity and understanding of how to use the Unity Game Engine.
  • Understanding of and the ability to program in C# and/or Lua.
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical skills and attention to detail are a must.
  • Ability to work in a team and take constructive feedback.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • US citizenship.
  • Based in, or around Huntsville, AL.

Desired Qualification:
  • Experience in AR/VR development.
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, Perforce).
  • Familiarity with agile development workflows.

Job ID
2026-23147
Work Type
Hybrid
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
Pinnacle Solutions, an Akima company, is not just another federal contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At Pinnacle Solutions, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, Pinnacle Solutions provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, Pinnacle Solutions delivers comprehensive services for general construction and renovation, as well as civil and marine construction.
As a Pinnacle Solutions employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

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About Akima

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As an Alaska Native Corporation headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, Akima is dedicated to delivering superior outcomes for our customers’ missions while simultaneously creating a long-lived asset for our Iñupiat shareholders. Akima maintains a portfolio of small businesses, 8(a) companies, and operating companies that deliver simplified and accelerated access to the products and services agencies need to ensure mission success.

Industry

Specialty trade contractors

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Herndon, VA, US

Year founded

1995

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