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Epoch Games

Lead 3D Game Artist

Winston Salem, NC

Company Description Epoch Games is a volunteer-based, all-online, global game development team. We ... LoA:SO is an in-development indie open-world RPG set in an original fantasy world. The game is ...

Epoch Games

Unreal Engine Technical Artist

Winston Salem, NC · On-site

$109K - $130K/yr

Company Description Epoch Games is a volunteer-based, all-online, global game development team. We ... LoA:SO is an in-development indie open-world RPG set in an original fantasy world. The game is ...

Epoch Games

3D Creature Artist

Winston Salem, NC

Company Description Epoch Games is a volunteer-based, all-online, global game development team. We ... LoA:SO is an in-development indie open-world RPG set in an original fantasy world. The game is ...

Unitytech

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site +1

$123K - $169K/yr

... Volunteering and donation matching program Life at Unity Unity [NYSE: U] is the world's leading ... The top mobile games in the world, the most played PC indie titles, the most innovative console ...

Unitytech

Staff Product Manager, Unity AI

Mountain View, CA · On-site +1

$157K - $205K/yr

... Volunteering and donation matching program Life at Unity Unity [NYSE: U] is the world's leading ... The top mobile games in the world, the most played PC indie titles, the most innovative console ...

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How much do volunteer indie game jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for volunteer indie game in the United States is $19.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical responsibilities and collaborative dynamics for a volunteer in an indie game development team?

As a volunteer in an indie game development team, you may be involved in a variety of tasks depending on your skill set, such as coding, designing art assets, composing music, or playtesting. Collaboration is key, as indie teams are usually small and rely heavily on open communication and flexibility. You'll likely work closely with other volunteers and core team members, often participating in regular meetings or using online collaboration tools to coordinate progress. This environment offers a hands-on opportunity to learn new skills, contribute creative ideas, and see tangible results, but it also means you'll need to adapt to shifting priorities and wear multiple hats as needed.

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

To thrive as a Volunteer Indie Game Developer, you need a strong grasp of game design principles, programming languages (such as C# or C++), and familiarity with game engines like Unity or Unreal. Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and creative software (such as Photoshop or Blender) is also valuable. Collaboration, creativity, and effective communication are essential soft skills for working within small, passionate teams. These skills ensure that you can contribute meaningfully to game projects, solve problems collaboratively, and help create engaging gaming experiences.

What is the difference between Volunteer Indie Game vs Volunteer Game Designer?

AspectVolunteer Indie GameVolunteer Game Designer
Required SkillsBasic game development, creativity, teamworkGame mechanics, storytelling, user experience
Work EnvironmentIndie studios, small teams, collaborative projectsDesign-focused, often remote or studio-based
Industry UsageGame development, indie gaming communitiesGame development, design roles in various studios

Volunteer Indie Game and Volunteer Game Designer roles both involve contributing to game projects, but the former emphasizes overall game creation, while the latter focuses on designing game mechanics and user experience. Both roles require creativity and teamwork, but Volunteer Game Designers typically have more specialized skills in game design principles.

What is a volunteer indie game developer?

A Volunteer Indie Game Developer is someone who contributes their time and skills to create or support independent video game projects without monetary compensation. These volunteers may work on various aspects of game development such as programming, art, music, writing, or testing. The focus is often on passion projects, skill-building, and collaborating with small teams or solo developers. Volunteering in this field can be a great way to gain experience, build a portfolio, and connect with the indie game community.
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Lead 3D Game Artist

Epoch Games

Winston Salem, NC

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Epoch Games is a volunteer-based, all-online, global game development team. We have no centrally-located headquarters and are unincorporated at this time. Most of the original founding members were modders developing the total conversion Middle Earth Roleplaying Project (MERP) mod for the Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim:
http://www.moddb.com/mods/merp-middle-earth-roleplaying-project
Currently Epoch Games is developing The Lays of Althas: Sundered Order (LoA:SO). LoA:SO is an in-development indie open-world RPG set in an original fantasy world. The game is being developed using Epic Games' Unreal Engine 4 (UE4):
https://www.unrealengine.com/
For more information about the game, please check out our IndieDb page:
http://www.indiedb.com/games/the-lays-of-althas-sundered-order
NOTE: The address listed is our central office, but we are working as a completely remote development team at this time. No relocation is necessary.

Job Description

In this volunteer position you will be managing, and review the 3D work of, a team of other talented 3D Artist who work on a variety of high-quality, textured 3D assets for the The Lays of Althas: Sundered Order (LoA:SO), a PC Game in development for PC. We are looking for someone knowledgeable with creating 3D Models and Textures and a good eye for critique.

Communication is key to a smooth and efficient pipeline. You must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with other team-members and not be afraid to ask should any problems arise. We are an English-speaking team, so English fluency is a must.

Other duties include following team policies (given through team orientation as upon acceptance to the team) as well as attending meetings through Slack (our instant message program that we use to communicate)

This is a volunteer position, so no monetary compensation is being offered. We also cannot offer any work visas. We are only looking for spare-time hours.

At this time, we are having to rely upon free (or previously licensed) software. Please refer to the applications listed below for guidelines. We do not endorse piracy in any shape or form.

Qualifications

  • Good Communication and Team-collaboration skills is a must

  • Ability to manage others, especially 3D Game Artists

  • Ability to work with and provide constructive criticism and feedback to 3D Models and Textures

  • Knowledge of Physically-based Rendering (PBR) experience for game modeling/sculpting required.

  • Knowledge of working with low-poly/game-ready assets required.

  • Knowledge of Texturing (Diffuse, Normal, Displacement etc).

  • A passion for game development

Additional Information

Recommended 3D Modeling Software (1 or more):

  • Autodesk 3DS Max / Maya

  • Blender

  • Pixologic ZBrush / Mudbox

Recommended 2D Image Software (either or both):

  • Photoshop (CS4 and up)
  • GIMP

If you are missing any, we can help provide you with software.

Also recommended experience with Unreal Engine

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