Throughout the process students will build a portfolio showcasing the diversity of their skill-sets ranging from indie games, to art games, and games for change on established and experimental ...
Throughout the process students will build a portfolio showcasing the diversity of their skill-sets ranging from indie games, to art games, and games for change on established and experimental ...
Blender Tutor
Missouri City, TX · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Emphasizes understanding the full 3D production pipeline and connects Blender skills to indie game development, motion graphics, and digital art creation. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive ...
Blender Tutor
Missouri City, TX · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Emphasizes understanding the full 3D production pipeline and connects Blender skills to indie game development, motion graphics, and digital art creation. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive ...
Blender Tutor
Eugene, OR · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Emphasizes understanding the full 3D production pipeline and connects Blender skills to indie game development, motion graphics, and digital art creation. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive ...
Blender Tutor
Eugene, OR · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Emphasizes understanding the full 3D production pipeline and connects Blender skills to indie game development, motion graphics, and digital art creation. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive ...
Blender Tutor
Elizabeth, NJ · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Emphasizes understanding the full 3D production pipeline and connects Blender skills to indie game development, motion graphics, and digital art creation. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive ...
Blender Tutor
Elizabeth, NJ · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Emphasizes understanding the full 3D production pipeline and connects Blender skills to indie game development, motion graphics, and digital art creation. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive ...
Blender Tutor
Glen Cove, NY · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Emphasizes understanding the full 3D production pipeline and connects Blender skills to indie game development, motion graphics, and digital art creation. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive ...
Blender Tutor
Glen Cove, NY · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Emphasizes understanding the full 3D production pipeline and connects Blender skills to indie game development, motion graphics, and digital art creation. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive ...
Blender Tutor
Mesa, AZ · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Emphasizes understanding the full 3D production pipeline and connects Blender skills to indie game development, motion graphics, and digital art creation. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive ...
Blender Tutor
Mesa, AZ · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Emphasizes understanding the full 3D production pipeline and connects Blender skills to indie game development, motion graphics, and digital art creation. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive ...
Blender Tutor
San Marcos, TX · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Emphasizes understanding the full 3D production pipeline and connects Blender skills to indie game development, motion graphics, and digital art creation. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive ...
Blender Tutor
San Marcos, TX · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Emphasizes understanding the full 3D production pipeline and connects Blender skills to indie game development, motion graphics, and digital art creation. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive ...
Blender Tutor
Columbus, OH · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Emphasizes understanding the full 3D production pipeline and connects Blender skills to indie game development, motion graphics, and digital art creation. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive ...
Blender Tutor
Columbus, OH · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Emphasizes understanding the full 3D production pipeline and connects Blender skills to indie game development, motion graphics, and digital art creation. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive ...
Blender Tutor
Cambridge, MA · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Emphasizes understanding the full 3D production pipeline and connects Blender skills to indie game development, motion graphics, and digital art creation. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive ...
Blender Tutor
Cambridge, MA · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Emphasizes understanding the full 3D production pipeline and connects Blender skills to indie game development, motion graphics, and digital art creation. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive ...
Blender Tutor
New Orleans, LA · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Emphasizes understanding the full 3D production pipeline and connects Blender skills to indie game development, motion graphics, and digital art creation. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive ...
Blender Tutor
New Orleans, LA · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Emphasizes understanding the full 3D production pipeline and connects Blender skills to indie game development, motion graphics, and digital art creation. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive ...
Blender Tutor
Clifton, NJ · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
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Blender Tutor
Clifton, NJ · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Emphasizes understanding the full 3D production pipeline and connects Blender skills to indie game development, motion graphics, and digital art creation. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive ...
Blender Tutor
Paramus, NJ · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Emphasizes understanding the full 3D production pipeline and connects Blender skills to indie game development, motion graphics, and digital art creation. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive ...
Blender Tutor
Paramus, NJ · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Emphasizes understanding the full 3D production pipeline and connects Blender skills to indie game development, motion graphics, and digital art creation. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive ...
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Manhattan, NY · On-site
$70 - $110/hr
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Manhattan, NY · On-site
$70 - $110/hr
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Blender Tutor
Coral Gables, FL · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Emphasizes understanding the full 3D production pipeline and connects Blender skills to indie game development, motion graphics, and digital art creation. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive ...
Blender Tutor
Coral Gables, FL · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Emphasizes understanding the full 3D production pipeline and connects Blender skills to indie game development, motion graphics, and digital art creation. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive ...
Blender Tutor
Bridgeport, CT · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
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Blender Tutor
Bridgeport, CT · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
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Blender Tutor
Glendale, AZ · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Emphasizes understanding the full 3D production pipeline and connects Blender skills to indie game development, motion graphics, and digital art creation. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive ...
Blender Tutor
Glendale, AZ · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
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Blender Tutor
Champaign, IL · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
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Blender Tutor
Champaign, IL · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Emphasizes understanding the full 3D production pipeline and connects Blender skills to indie game development, motion graphics, and digital art creation. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive ...
Blender Tutor
Cooper City, FL · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
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Blender Tutor
Cooper City, FL · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Emphasizes understanding the full 3D production pipeline and connects Blender skills to indie game development, motion graphics, and digital art creation. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive ...
Blender Tutor
MI · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
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Blender Tutor
MI · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
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Blender Tutor
Fort Pierce, FL · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Emphasizes understanding the full 3D production pipeline and connects Blender skills to indie game development, motion graphics, and digital art creation. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive ...
Blender Tutor
Fort Pierce, FL · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Emphasizes understanding the full 3D production pipeline and connects Blender skills to indie game development, motion graphics, and digital art creation. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive ...
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$14.41 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$13.31 - $16
15% of jobs
$16 - $18.68
8% of jobs
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$18.68 - $21.37
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$23.25 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$21.37 - $24.06
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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for indie game in the United States is $20.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.18 and $23.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is an indie game?
An Indie Game job refers to working in the development, design, marketing, or publishing of independently created video games. Unlike large studios, indie game teams are usually smaller, with individuals taking on multiple roles. These jobs can include game design, programming, art, sound design, and business management. Indie game developers often have more creative freedom but may face challenges in funding and marketing. Many indie developers work as freelancers or start their own game studios.
What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as an indie game developer?
To thrive as an Indie Game Developer, you need strong skills in game design, programming languages (such as C# or Unity), as well as a solid understanding of digital art and audio integration. Familiarity with game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine, and version control systems such as Git, is typically essential, though formal education is often less critical than portfolio quality. Creativity, self-motivation, and the ability to manage time effectively are key soft skills in this often self-driven field. These skills are crucial because indie developers often handle multiple aspects of game production and must independently push projects from concept to completion.
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One of the biggest challenges for Indie Game Developers is managing limited resources while handling various aspects of game creation, from programming and design to marketing and distribution. Time management and prioritization skills are essential to ensure that the project stays on track without sacrificing quality. Networking with other developers, seeking feedback early, and utilizing available online resources or communities can help overcome hurdles and refine your game. Many developers also find success by clearly defining the game's scope and focusing on building a strong, unique core experience rather than trying to match larger studio productions. Understanding these challenges and developing strategies to address them can significantly improve your chances for both creative fulfillment and commercial success.
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DePaul University rating
7.2
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Job description
Description
DePaul's Jarvis College of Computing & Digital Media (CDM) is located in the heart of Chicago's Loop, the central business district of Chicago. Our students represent many different experiences, perspectives, and cultures, and the university strives to recruit and sustain a faculty community where all backgrounds are valued and supported. Part-time teaching positions are available throughout the academic year, including summer sessions. Academic course schedules fluctuate from quarter to quarter, and the college will work with selected individuals to determine a quarterly schedule. Courses are not guaranteed, however the college does its best to give ample notice about available courses. Applicants with expertise that matches course scheduling needs will be contacted for an interview.
The School of Design (SoD) offers a learning environment that nurtures the development of innovative designers, who embrace interdisciplinary methods to solve challenging problems. SoD offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs including Digital Communication and Media Arts, Game Design, Graphic Design, Human Centered Design, Industrial Design, and User Experience Design.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements include a master's degree in the discipline, or 18 semester/27 quarter hours of graduate work in the discipline, or an undergraduate degree with a minimum of five years demonstrated relevant professional experience. Exceptions may be considered with approval of the dean.
Application Instructions
The BS in Game Design degree prepares students to become leaders in the diversifying field of games. Throughout the program, students collaborate on interdisciplinary teams with programmers, artists, writers, and audio designers. The curriculum focuses on the entire development cycle from ideation to documentation, prototyping, implementation, iteration, and testing towards creating polished experiences. Students learn to evaluate and critique each other's work, communicate, problem-solve and design for clients. Throughout the process students will build a portfolio showcasing the diversity of their skill-sets ranging from indie games, to art games, and games for change on established and experimental platforms.
In addition to the required documents listed below, you may also submit a portfolio, teaching evaluations and a course syllabus as optional documents.
Considerations:
Exceptions to standard rates may apply to courses with unique credit hours, supervision, labs, clinical/practicum courses, coaching, administrative tasks, and courses that are either over-enrolled or under-enrolled.
General Compensation/Benefits Statement:
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.
DePaul University offers a variety of benefit options for qualified part-time employees. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/part-time/Pages/default.aspx
About DePaul University's Academic Calendar:
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).
DePaul's Jarvis College of Computing & Digital Media (CDM) is located in the heart of Chicago's Loop, the central business district of Chicago. Our students represent many different experiences, perspectives, and cultures, and the university strives to recruit and sustain a faculty community where all backgrounds are valued and supported. Part-time teaching positions are available throughout the academic year, including summer sessions. Academic course schedules fluctuate from quarter to quarter, and the college will work with selected individuals to determine a quarterly schedule. Courses are not guaranteed, however the college does its best to give ample notice about available courses. Applicants with expertise that matches course scheduling needs will be contacted for an interview.
The School of Design (SoD) offers a learning environment that nurtures the development of innovative designers, who embrace interdisciplinary methods to solve challenging problems. SoD offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs including Digital Communication and Media Arts, Game Design, Graphic Design, Human Centered Design, Industrial Design, and User Experience Design.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements include a master's degree in the discipline, or 18 semester/27 quarter hours of graduate work in the discipline, or an undergraduate degree with a minimum of five years demonstrated relevant professional experience. Exceptions may be considered with approval of the dean.
Application Instructions
The BS in Game Design degree prepares students to become leaders in the diversifying field of games. Throughout the program, students collaborate on interdisciplinary teams with programmers, artists, writers, and audio designers. The curriculum focuses on the entire development cycle from ideation to documentation, prototyping, implementation, iteration, and testing towards creating polished experiences. Students learn to evaluate and critique each other's work, communicate, problem-solve and design for clients. Throughout the process students will build a portfolio showcasing the diversity of their skill-sets ranging from indie games, to art games, and games for change on established and experimental platforms.
In addition to the required documents listed below, you may also submit a portfolio, teaching evaluations and a course syllabus as optional documents.
Considerations:
Exceptions to standard rates may apply to courses with unique credit hours, supervision, labs, clinical/practicum courses, coaching, administrative tasks, and courses that are either over-enrolled or under-enrolled.
General Compensation/Benefits Statement:
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.
DePaul University offers a variety of benefit options for qualified part-time employees. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/part-time/Pages/default.aspx
About DePaul University's Academic Calendar:
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).
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