20 Best Gamer
Freelancers
to Hire
in 2024
Looking to hire Gamer freelancers with the perfect set of skills for your next project? Work with the world's best freelancing talent on Contra.
Konstantinos Mathioudakis
Creating Stunning User Experiences
Odin Eide
Composer for Video Games | Film | Media
Cody Cormier
Passionate Game Dev & Tutor 🎮
Tomasz Błaszczyk
Experienced Unity Developer & Project Manager
Jonathan Fernández
Software Engineering Manager & Tech Leader
Bara Adel
Modern UI/UX design, Quick turnaround, Figma pro
Tahseen Siddiq
Game Development with Unity 🚀
Will Teixeira
Unity Hero
Rachelle Self
Dedicated Content Maker & Editor 🌟
Miguel V
Digital solutions for online success
Sebastian Kura
.NET Developer
Martin Asman
AR/VR Software Engineer with 10 years experience
Kian Mars
Freelance Illustrator!
Alex Tsoi
3D Animator & Modeler
huascar huanca
3Dartist/gameDev
Ronald D'Epernon
Musician, game dev, artist - Your creative trio
Meng Zhu
Senior full stack developer and game developer
Enoch Fabiyi
Frontend Engineer, 3yrs+ exp.
MD. Sharear Hoque
Engaging video editor, motion graphics pro
Gamer related skills for your next project
Common projects for Gamers
Game testing for bugs and user experience.
Providing game reviews and feedback.
Creating game guides and walkthroughs.
Character concept creation and development.
Competitive analysis of similar games in the market.
Consultation on game design and mechanics.
Tips for working with and hiring Gamers
Understand your project
Before hiring a freelance gamer on Contra, clearly define what the project entails. This might be level testing, game review, or even character design. A clear project definition helps in selecting the right freelancer.
Check their gaming experience
Review the freelancer's gaming experience and expertise. Ensure they are familiar with the genre and platform of your game. Their profile on Contra should provide this information.
Set clear milestones
For long-term projects, it's important to set clear milestones. This helps in tracking the progress of the project and ensures that the work is completed on time. You can manage these milestones and payments directly on Contra.
Maintain regular communication
Regular communication is key in ensuring the success of your project. Use Contra's platform to regularly check in on progress, provide feedback, and resolve any issues that may arise.
How to hire Gamers
Define your needs
Determine what gaming services you need. This could be game testing, feedback, game guides, or game design consultation.
Post a detailed job
Post a detailed job on Contra, outlining your game's genre, platform, and the specific tasks you need the freelancer to perform.
Review applications
Review the applications you receive and shortlist freelancers based on their gaming experience and skills. Contra's platform allows you to review their profiles and past work.
Conduct interviews
Interview the shortlisted freelancers. Ask about their gaming experience, their approach to tasks, and how they handle feedback.
Make an offer
Once you've found the right freelancer, make an offer through Contra. This will include the project details, payment terms, and timeline.
3 questions to ask when interviewing Gamers
1. Can you share some of the gaming projects you have worked on in the past?
2. What genres and platforms of games are you most familiar with?
3. How do you approach game testing and providing feedback?
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Why Clients trust Contra
The quality of independents on Contra is top-notch, and the onboarding process is one to model. Being able to speak with a team member to truly understand what we needed as well as offer suggestions of talent in the network was a whole new experience for me.
Love, love, love. Contra is an amazing place to find flexible, creative talent. The process of getting to know independents through their profiles was incredibly easy and fast.
The talent I find on Contra has been excellent. But aside from that, Contra’s community differentiates Contra from other freelancing platforms. I love the responsiveness of the Contra team, and how invested they are in your success. I actually pay freelancers I’ve found outside of Contra through Contra because I love the platform so much, especially that they don’t take a cut of your payment.
I used to waste hours trying to find talent. Switching to Contra was 10x on my time, energy and money as an Entrepeneur and Creator. Lauren was a perfect fit from day one, and I couldn’t have found someone of this calibor without Contra.
I can vouch for Contra that it is a great hiring tool. I shoot my shot and the candidates I keep seeing are incredible.The process took minutes and the support I always get from their team is 10/10.
Freelancers on Contra come across very professionally. They actually seem to read your job posting and have directly relevant skills, which isn’t always the case on most other freelancer sites. On Contra, freelancers who matched with my job seemed to have the relevant skills I was seeking.
Frequently asked
questions
A freelance gamer is a professional who offers services related to video games. This can include game testing, providing feedback, creating game guides, and consulting on game design and mechanics.
A freelance gamer is a professional who offers services related to video games. This can include game testing, providing feedback, creating game guides, and consulting on game design and mechanics.
Freelance gamers on Contra are vetted professionals who have a deep understanding of the gaming industry. They can provide valuable insights and services to help improve your game.
A freelance gamer is a professional who offers their gaming skills and expertise as services. This can include game testing, providing feedback, creating game guides, and more.
You can browse through the profiles of freelance gamers on Contra and invite those you are interested in to apply for your project. You can also post a detailed job with your project requirements and have freelancers apply.
Projects that may require a freelance gamer include game testing, providing player feedback, creating game guides and walkthroughs, and consulting on game mechanics and design.
The cost of hiring a freelance gamer on Contra can vary based on the complexity of the project and the freelancer's experience and skills. It typically ranges from $29-$35 per hour.
Freelance gamers on Contra are paid commission-free. They may charge per project, per hour, or per milestone. Contra holds the funds for each milestone in escrow and only releases them after you approve the deliverables, or automatically within three days.
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