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Join Our Team — Let’s Build Something Incredible Together

We’re still early—and that’s the exciting part. AstroNomad is growing a small, committed team of developers who love the challenge of making great games and want to help define the studio that makes them. We work remote-first and collaborate across borders, but what brings us together is shared drive: to push past the obvious, chase what feels right, and never lose sight of the player on the other end. If you’re ready to help build unforgettable experiences from core concept to final delivery, we want to hear from you.

Open Roles

Technical Character Animator
Join AstroNomad – Shape the Future of Gameplay & Character Animation!

We’re seeking a talented Technical Animator to bring characters to life in our innovative gaming projects. At AstroNomad, we believe in creating immersive experiences through cutting-edge animation and character design. We’re especially focused on developing dynamic gameplay prototypes that showcase fluid movement systems and innovative combat mechanics. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing studio that values creativity, technical excellence, and collaborative innovation.

What We Offer

We pride ourselves on our comprehensive benefits package that supports your professional growth and personal well-being. This contract position comes with competitive compensation and a clear path to potential full-time employment for the right candidate. We’re flexible with contract duration and terms to accommodate exceptional talent, and we’re committed to building long-term relationships with our team members.

The Role

As our Technical Animator, you’ll bridge the gap between artistry and technology, creating fluid character movements and seamless gameplay experiences. You’ll develop compelling gameplay prototypes that showcase innovative movement systems and combat mechanics, demonstrating full gameplay potential. Working remotely (open to all time zones) and reporting directly to the Studio Director, you’ll have the freedom to innovate while contributing to projects that push creative boundaries.

Core Responsibilities
  • Create and refine character models with a focus on rapid prototyping for gameplay functionality.
  • Develop comprehensive character rigs
  • Implement and optimize Animation Blueprints in Unreal Engine 5
  • Craft animations for character locomotion, traversal mechanics, and combat systems
  • Collaborate with designers and programmers to implement gameplay features

Ideal Qualifications
  • Demonstrated experience as a well-rounded animator capable of handling the full character pipeline—from creation to gameplay implementation
  • Background as either an indie developer who “wears many hats” or experience in technical animation roles at established studios
  • Strong command of Unreal Engine animation systems and character setup workflows
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver playable, visually coherent character movement and combat mechanics
  • Proficiency with gameplay implementation using Blueprint or C++
  • Problem-solving mindset and ability to work independently in a remote environment

Application Process

To qualify, please submit:

  • Portfolio or reel showcasing your rigged characters and in-engine animation work (preferably in Unreal Engine 5)
  • Optional but highly recommended: A short video or playable build demonstrating traversal or combat mechanics you’ve implemented

Not a Perfect Match? We Still Want to Hear From You!

We understand that exceptional talent doesn’t always fit neatly into job descriptions. If you have outstanding skills in related areas like character animation, technical art, or gameplay programming but don’t match every requirement listed above, we strongly encourage you to apply. We’re building a diverse team of creative problem-solvers and value unique perspectives and skill combinations. Tell us how your particular expertise could benefit our projects—we’re always open to being impressed!

Ready to take your animation career to new heights? Join our team and help shape the future of interactive entertainment!

apply
Join AstroNomad – Shape the Future of Game Art & Concept Design!

“Calling all Gameplay Concept Artists! Transform gameplay ideas into visual magic at AstroNomad. You’ll be the crucial bridge between imagination and implementation, visualizing mechanics that captivate players. This is your chance to shape how games come alive—defining player experiences in a studio where creativity thrives and innovation is celebrated.”

What We Offer

We pride ourselves on our comprehensive benefits package that supports your professional growth and personal well-being. This contract position comes with competitive compensation and a clear path to potential full-time employment for the right candidate. We’re flexible with contract duration and terms to accommodate exceptional talent, and we’re committed to building long-term relationships with our team members.

The Role

As our Gameplay Concept Artist, you’ll be at the forefront of visual ideation, creating clear and compelling concepts that guide our development process. Working remotely (open to all time zones) and reporting directly to the Studio Director, you’ll have the freedom to generate functional sketches that communicate gameplay mechanics, character abilities, environments, and props in ways that directly support production needs.

Core Responsibilities
  • Generate clear and compelling visual concepts quickly, with a focus on gameplay clarity and design support
  • Create readable, idea-driven drawings that convey character abilities, interactions, environments, and props
  • Provide clearly structured visual direction that supports other artists and developers
  • Develop specification drawings that function as production documentation, not just mood pieces

Ideal Qualifications
  • Strong ideation skills with ability to rapidly explore and communicate visual concepts
  • Experience creating functional sketches that clearly communicate gameplay elements and mechanics
  • Skill in producing specification drawings that guide implementation
  • Polished illustration skills (a plus but not required—priority is clarity, purpose, and communication)
  • Ability to guide, mentor, or lead a small art or ideation team (a significant advantage as we scale)

Application Process

To qualify, please submit:

  • Online Portfolio with functional ideation sketches (gameplay moments, props, characters, environments)
  • At least one annotated or spec-style drawing meant for implementation
  • Optional: Process breakdowns showing iteration and problem solving

Not a Perfect Match? We Still Want to Hear From You!

We understand that exceptional talent doesn’t always fit neatly into job descriptions. If you have outstanding skills in related areas like concept art, visual development, or game design but don’t match every requirement listed above, we strongly encourage you to apply. We’re building a diverse team of creative problem-solvers and value unique perspectives and skill combinations. Tell us how your particular expertise could benefit our projects—we’re always open to being impressed!

Ready to take your concept art career to new heights? Join our team and help shape the visual future of interactive entertainment!

apply
Join AstroNomad – Shape the Future of Game Design & Gameplay Systems!

We’re seeking a talented Lead Gameplay Systems Designer to architect and refine core gameplay mechanics for our innovative gaming projects. At AstroNomad, we believe in creating immersive experiences through compelling gameplay systems that engage players and create memorable moments. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing studio that values creativity, technical excellence, and collaborative innovation.

What We Offer

We pride ourselves on our comprehensive benefits package that supports your professional growth and personal well-being. This contract position comes with competitive compensation and a clear path to potential full-time employment for the right candidate. We’re flexible with contract duration and terms to accommodate exceptional talent, and we’re committed to building long-term relationships with our team members.

The Role

As our Lead Gameplay Systems Designer, you’ll be at the forefront of gameplay innovation, defining and iterating on prototype concepts that bring our games to life. Working remotely (open to all time zones) and reporting directly to the Studio Director, you’ll have the freedom to design foundational gameplay systems that shape the overall player experience while collaborating closely with our creative team.

Core Responsibilities
  • Define and iterate on prototype gameplay concepts, with special focus on character traversal, combat, movement systems, and interactive environmental mechanics
  • Collaborate closely with the Technical Animator and Gameplay Concept Artist to ensure design feasibility and clarity
  • Design and prototype foundational gameplay systems—including traversal, combat, player feedback loops, level pacing, and environmental interaction
  • Create scalable, cohesive game design that shapes the overall gameplay experience

Ideal Qualifications
  • Proven track record designing and implementing gameplay systems for shipped titles
  • Strong understanding of player psychology and gameplay feedback loops
  • Experience with rapid prototyping and iterative design processes
  • Ability to communicate design concepts clearly through documentation and demonstrations
  • Leadership potential with demonstrated ability to guide gameplay vision

Growth Opportunity

This role is intended to evolve into the Game Director position for the project, should you demonstrate strong creative leadership and a proven ability to architect engaging gameplay systems across multiple domains—including combat, traversal, environmental interaction, progression, and moment-to-moment play.

Application Process

To qualify, please submit:

  • Portfolio demonstrating shipped gameplay systems and/or working prototypes
  • Design documentation showing system architecture and player mechanics
  • Video demonstrations of implemented gameplay features
  • Optional: Samples of team communication and documentation

Not a Perfect Match? We Still Want to Hear From You!

We understand that exceptional talent doesn’t always fit neatly into job descriptions. If you have outstanding skills in related areas like game design, level design, or gameplay programming but don’t match every requirement listed above, we strongly encourage you to apply. We’re building a diverse team of creative problem-solvers and value unique perspectives and skill combinations. Tell us how your particular expertise could benefit our projects—we’re always open to being impressed!

Ready to take your game design career to new heights? Join our team and help shape the future of interactive entertainment!

apply
Join AstroNomad – Shape the Future of Game Visuals & Art Direction!

We’re seeking a talented Visual Development Lead to establish the artistic direction for our innovative gaming projects. At AstroNomad, we believe in creating immersive experiences through compelling visual design and cohesive art direction. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing studio that values creativity, technical excellence, and collaborative innovation.

What We Offer

We pride ourselves on our comprehensive benefits package that supports your professional growth and personal well-being. This contract position comes with competitive compensation and a clear path to potential full-time employment for the right candidate. We’re flexible with contract duration and terms to accommodate exceptional talent, and we’re committed to building long-term relationships with our team members.

The Role

As our Visual Development Lead, you’ll be at the forefront of establishing and maintaining a cohesive visual identity across all aspects of our games. Working remotely (open to all time zones) and reporting directly to the Studio Director, you’ll have the creative freedom to define bold and original visual design decisions while collaborating closely with our development team to ensure visual cohesion from concept through implementation.

Core Responsibilities
  • Establish and maintain cohesive visual direction across characters, environments, and gameplay elements
  • Elevate the game’s theme through bold and original visual design decisions
  • Define and refine the artistic identity of the world and its inhabitants to support gameplay and narrative vision
  • Oversee visual cohesion from concept art through prototype implementation and into production
  • Create and maintain visual bibles, style guides, and documentation that can scale with the team and guide internal/external contributors

Ideal Qualifications
  • Proven experience directing stylized games with strong art direction and cohesion
  • Skilled collaborator who can work with creative and technical teams
  • Strong leadership abilities with experience mentoring artists
  • Maintains high quality standards while adapting to project needs
  • Hands-on artist capable of creating key visuals and setting creative direction

Application Process

To qualify, please submit:

  • Portfolio demonstrating art direction experience and shipped titles
  • Style guides or visual development documentation from previous projects
  • Original artwork showing ability to establish and maintain consistent visual direction
  • Examples of successful collaboration with technical and creative teams

Not a Perfect Match? We Still Want to Hear From You!

We understand that exceptional talent doesn’t always fit neatly into job descriptions. If you have outstanding skills in related areas like concept art, environmental design, or character design but don’t match every requirement listed above, we strongly encourage you to apply. We’re building a diverse team of creative problem-solvers and value unique perspectives and skill combinations. Tell us how your particular expertise could benefit our projects—we’re always open to being impressed!

Ready to take your visual development career to new heights? Join our team and help shape the visual future of interactive entertainment!

apply

If you think your skills could add something special to our team, send us a link on the contact page. We’re always excited to discover talented people who might bring something unexpected to the table.

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