Indie Game Developer (Unity / Pixel Art / Audio / Design – Remote Contract)
About the Role Kodybod Studios is hiring freelance developers, artists, and creatives for ZOMVAC: Project Brainvac — a 2D top-down pixel horror game set in a haunted hotel. Built in Unity, ZOMVAC mixes spooky exploration, ghost vacuums, puzzles, and creepy comedy. We’re a remote indie team building our prototype for Steam and mobile, and we’re looking for passionate contributors for multiple contract roles. Open Remote Contract Roles: • Unity Programmer (C# / 2D) – Core gameplay, ghost AI, collectibles • Pixel Artist / Animator – Sprites, tilesets, enemies, HUD • Sound Designer / Composer – Ambient loops, gibberish voices, effects • Narrative / Quest Designer – Dialogue, side quests, branching paths • Level Designer – Puzzles, hazards, haunted floor layouts • UI/UX Designer – Menus, save screen, mobile UI • QA Tester – Bug finding, puzzle logic, softlock prevention • Marketing / Social Assistant – Steam updates, Wishlist Wednesdays • Localization / Cultural Editor – Translations and tone edits • Anti-Piracy Consultant – Creative softlock/punishment systems (Spyro-style) What We’re Looking For • Portfolio or sample work (GitHub, itch.io, demo reel, etc.) • 1+ year of experience (personal or professional) in your field • Familiarity with Unity (for dev roles), Aseprite/Photoshop (for artists), or audio tools like FMOD (for sound) • Strong communication skills and remote reliability • Passion for spooky, quirky, or nostalgic games What You Get • Freelance contract work with flexible hours • Milestone or hourly-based pay ($24.06 – $28.97/hr) • Creative input and collaborative environment • Credit in the game and portfolio-friendly exposure • A weird, haunted hotel to bring to life — together Apply Now When applying, include: • Which role(s) you’re applying for • Portfolio or demo links • Your hourly or milestone rate • Availability and timezone • A short sentence on why ZOMVAC excites you Job Type: Contract Pay: $24.06 - $28.97 per hour Expected hours: 5 – 20 per week Benefits: • Flexible schedule • Professional development assistance Work Location: Remote Apply Job! Apply tot his job