We at Lost Native are looking for a talented, self-driven Creative Developer to join us in showcasing our cozy-competitive debut title to the world. The game is fully funded by Private Division and is coming to PC and Console in 2024.

As a Creative Developer, you’re a programmer with an artistic eye or an artist with a technical flair. Regardless you’ll be the bridge between the art and tech teams engineering the creative vision for the game.

This is a fully remote freelance role with a chance of extension.

👩🏻‍💻 Your responsibilities will include:

• Integrating 2D and 3D assets into Unity, including but not limited to 3D models, 3D animations, and UI.
• Creating particle effects based on provided concepts or references with direction from our art team.
• Using C# to implement 2D or 3D assets if necessary.
• Working within limitations of scope, timelines, and style.
• Iterating on work based on feedback.

📈 As a successful candidate, you would have:

• 3+ years C# and Unity experience.
• Experience using source control (i.e., Git).
• Experience creating particle effects.
• Experience with 3D animation in Unity.
• Experience with UI integration in Unity.
• A strong understanding of how Tween packages work (i.e., DOTween).
• Responsibility and ownership over your work.
• A self-starting approach to remote working and time management.
• The ability to propose and implement creative solutions.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A willingness to collaborate and share feedback with others.

💡 It would be amazing if you have:

• Previous experience working on a Nintendo Switch title.
• Experience lightmapping environments.
• Experience creating and/or editing URP-compatible shaders.
• Experience optimizing assets to achieve a desired framerate.

✍🏻 Terms:

➡️ 1-month probationary period.

➡️ 12 month contract with the chance of extension.

➡️ Starting immediately (negotiable).

🎁 Core Employee Benefits

✅ Remote working from anywhere in the world.

✅ Flexible working schedule.

✅ Optional HQ in Portland, Oregon.

✅ Regular (and optional) team socials.

✅ A close-knit, supportive, and diverse team.

✅ Christmas studio closure.

✅ GDC Vault + Game library (via Gamepass)

& More!

🌎 Location

Fully remote. We’re happy for you to work anywhere as long as you have a good internet connection and a no-distraction space for calls.

🏕️ Culture

We're on a mission to build great games in a healthy, sustainable way. At Lost Native, we give people room to grow and the tools and space to work their magic.

We team up with ambitious, adventurous, and talented people to build exciting experiences. We’re born adventurers from around the globe, and our diversity shows in our games.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, welcome applications from candidates from all walks of life, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

How to Apply 📨

Please email your CV, portfolio, day rate, and availability, and we'll be in touch with the next steps as quickly as possible. 

If you don’t meet all the requirements listed above, apply anyway! The fastest way to progress is to explore new paths and venture into the unknown 👩🏻‍🚀🚀.