Meta Description: Jumpstart your career as a freelance game developer by building your network, checking out job sites and finding clients on Fiverr.
As an aspiring freelance game developer, you’ve spent a lot of time creating mods or building your game portfolio, but how do you take your career to the next level? Although freelance game developers seem to be living the dream, it takes time to get clients and paying opportunities.
It can be a challenge at first, but once you find your groove, the opportunities are plentiful. Here’s what you have to do to get started:
Build Your Network
If you want to get more clients or find projects, you need to grow your network.
You can do this by attending events and connecting with developers to find companies that are in need of your skills. Indie Developer has a calendar of gaming conferences across the world that you can plan for.
Plus, joining Facebook groups like Indie Game Developers and UNITY3D Game Developers is a great way to make connections with industry insiders. You can also grow your network close to home by checking out local co-working spaces, attending alumni events, or by interacting on popular forums like Reddit to chat with others about gaming or to offer your services.
Reach Out to Recruiters On LinkedIn
Don’t wait for companies to get in touch with you. Be proactive and reach out to them yourself.
Use LinkedIn to find companies or startups that you’d like to have as clients. Send recruiters or development leads a brief message with a link to your portfolio. Tell them why you’re interested in the company and how they’ll benefit from your services.
You can also find relevant opportunities by searching for posts with the keywords “freelance developer” or “freelance game developer” on LinkedIn. This lets you find teams that are on the hunt for your talent.
Find Opportunities On Job Sites
You might not be aiming for a full-time job, but sites like Indeed and Monster Jobs feature a variety of freelance or temporary opportunities. All you need to do is create a CV and send them to contractors. There’s a good chance that you’ll get discovered by companies that would later become long-term clients.
Look at Fiverr
Fiverr has a host of clients looking for game developers with skills in developing iOS games, Android games, Unity games, and many others. You can even promote the services you provide on your profile such as animations, neat code, commented code, cross-platform compatibility, and 3D game development.
Those who deliver quality and on-time service can get higher star ratings and eventually attract more clients to their gig packages. You might not be popular at the beginning, but you’ll slowly build your clientele and business.
Consistency is Key
Becoming a thriving freelance game developer doesn’t happen overnight. The key is to network, find opportunities on job sites and reach out to recruiters on social media platforms.
The fastest way to get started is to create a profile on Fiverr. The popular platform has a thriving demand for game developers. Freelancers can set the rates that they prefer and negotiate with potential clients. Once you finish a job, you can easily get paid through direct deposit, AND CO, direct deposit or a Fiverr Revenue card.
How do you find clients that you want to work with? Let us know in the comments below.
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