Hire a Unity developer

Unity is one of the most popular game engines in the world, powering over 50% of mobile titles and a significant portion of VR/AR projects. The platform is chosen by startups, large studios, and investors alike for its flexibility and speed.

But the engine is just a tool. High-quality game architecture, its performance, and commercial success are ensured by an experienced Unity developer who knows what is needed to achieve the customer's business goals, how to meet the needs of their audience, attract them, keep them interested, and make them want to come back.

Finding and hiring a qualified specialist is a critically important strategic task when developing a game development product. Arionis Games Studio offers several practical solutions - Unity game development services on demand remotely: project-based, outsourced, outstaffing, dedicated IT teams.

Who is the service of remote Unity developers relevant for?

Outsourcing and outstaffing of Unity development is relevant for a wide range of clients:

• game studios and startups – launching MVPs to test hypotheses, releasing games on any of the existing platforms, expanding their own teams;
• IT companies and digital agencies – creating interactive applications, educational simulators, AR/VR solutions, integrating game mechanics into non-standard projects (marketing, educational);
• brands and companies from industries not related to game development and IT – gamification to increase audience engagement, interactive presentations, promotional campaigns with the effect of presence.

Ordering the services of Unity game developers through outsourcing or outstaffing is a practical solution in all of the above cases.

Benefits of hiring Unity programmers remotely through outsourcing/outstaffing, in the format of dedicated teams

Creating a quality game is much more than just programming in Unity. To implement a sought-after project, a developer must not only master the engine, but also understand the logic of game mechanics, different monetization models, as well as the feasibility of their application for a specific project and audience. It is at the junction of these aspects of development that most companies encounter problems:

• shortage of Unity programmers with game development experience and the necessary qualifications – there are many specialists who know this engine, but it is not easy to find a developer or team with real cases of successful games, as well as an understanding of mechanics, product monetization and player retention;
• risks of missed deadlines and budget overruns – cooperation with unsuitable contractors and/or long staff searches always lead to delays and additional costs, which jeopardizes the timely launch of the project;
• Inability to quickly strengthen the team and close personnel gaps - due to high competition, customers do not have time for long recruitment and adaptation of new employees, a Unity game developer must quickly get involved in the production and specifics of the customer's business processes, especially if the project is already in progress.

All these problems are solved by outsourcing and outstaffing Unity programmers at Arionis. This format allows you to fill the need for specialized specialists with relevant experience quickly, predictably, and without risks, regardless of the stage of readiness of your product.

• Saving time and resources. Instead of weeks and months of searching and interviewing to hire specialists, you get proven professionals and well-coordinated teams with experience in the gaming industry, genres that interest you, and the necessary hard skills.
• Quick launch without risks. Ready-made teams of specialized and niche experts, a professional approach to the development, testing and integration of game mechanics, as well as iterative work strictly according to the technical specification, which we draw up at the start, ensure the speed of project implementation, minimizing the risk of errors, delays and budget overruns. The cost of Unity developers' services is calculated at the task audit stage.
• Guaranteed code quality and finished title. Our Unity developers write stable, clean code that meets the requirements of a modern game developer, ensuring the reliability of the game product, as well as optimization for target platforms.
• Scalability. The advantage of outsourcing, outstaffing, and hiring dedicated teams is the ability to quickly add additional experienced specialists and expand the team as the project grows and/or changes or shifts its development course.

Who is a Unity Developer?

A Unity game developer is, in a general sense, a programmer who creates game projects using the Unity engine and C#. These can be 2D and 3D titles, interactive applications, VR solutions, simulators, educational programs. Products made with Unity can be adapted for any platform (from mobile devices to AR helmets).

Unity specialists program and customize various elements of the title in the editor, working closely with game designers, artists, and testers. Their main task is game development: writing code and shaders, setting up animation transitions, layouting windows, working with levels and scenes, and embedding SDKs.

Tasks solved by a Unity developer

The responsibilities and capabilities of Unity game developers often go far beyond the usual Unity game programming in C# and can vary greatly depending on the specifics of the project, genre, and technologies used. They are not coders or programmers - rather, they are engineers who find solutions to a wide range of technical problems and tasks - from writing game logic, mechanics, bug fixing and game interface layout to creating AI, testing tools, acceleration/automation of production, etc.

What types of work can an outsourced Unity game programmer perform:

• development of cross-platform projects with a single core for mobile (iOS and Android), PC, VR/AR, consoles, browsers, online platforms;
• optimization of performance and graphics – smooth gameplay, stable operation on all devices, realistic visualization, animation, etc.;
• implementation of game mechanics, UI/UX design, in-game economy – from basic options to multi-level monetization and user interaction systems;
• implementation of multiplayer, integration with external services (SDK, analytics, advertising, social functions);
• technical support after launch, introducing updates, scaling the project – updating content, adding additional levels, characters, adapting the product to market dynamics, changing audience needs.

Unity specialists are involved in almost all stages and aspects of development, including the preparation of technical documentation ( TS and game design document). In addition to games, they can also create simulators, training programs, virtual presentations, and other interactive software.

What technologies and tools do Unity developers use?

Depending on the scale and specifics of the project, a Unity developer can perform a wide range of tasks or engage in a narrowly focused type of work - only artificial intelligence, the network part, or other aspects. Accordingly, the stack of technologies used varies.

Among the main tools:

• Programming and scripting language – C#, .NET Framework / .NET Core.
• Graphics and animation – programming in Unity 2D/3D, Unity 5; Shader Graph, VFX Graph, Animation Rigging / Mecanim, Cinemachine + Timeline.
• UI/UX and game mechanics – Unity UI Toolkit / uGUI, Input System, DOTS.
• Network technologies – NGO, Mirror / Photon / PlayFab.
• Physics and artificial intelligence – Unity Physics / Havok Physics, NavMesh, ML-Agents.
• Integrations and monetization – Unity Ads, Unity IAP, Firebase / Game Analytics, SDKs of third-party services (Google Play, App Store, Steam, Meta Quest, Xbox, PlayStation).
• Development and teamwork tools – Unity Collaborate / Plastic SCM, Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Jira / Trello / Asana, CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.).
• External editors and assets – Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, Asset Store and third-party libraries.

Unity developers at Arionis Games use the entire stack of modern technologies, which allows them to create games of any scale for popular platforms, with realistic graphics and reliable network architecture.

How we select specialists for your project

We approach each product individually, custom development is a distinctive feature and principle of our studio. We build the production process so that it is transparent and efficient. This is ensured by working with clear iterations and reporting at each stage.

How does the process of hiring a Unity developer for outsourcing and/or outstaffing at Arionis studio work?

1. Project analysis. We delve into the specifics of your product. We study the goals, objectives, technical requirements, genre, platforms, audience, and client wishes. This allows us to accurately determine the team composition and the necessary competencies that will be needed for the successful implementation of the project.
2. Selection of a specialist. Based on the data received, we draw up a technical specification, provide a developer or team with the appropriate qualifications and relevant experience necessary to solve the tasks set.
3. Integration. Specialists are quickly integrated into the workflow, familiarized with project standards, gain access to the necessary tools, and immediately begin to perform tasks in conjunction with your team. If you do not have a staff, we will provide the services of a dedicated IT team of Unity programmers for the full cycle of game creation.
4. Development. We program game code, mechanics, interface, SDK integration, and analytics.
5. Testing. We check the quality of implementation of all aspects of the product, optimize performance.
6. Launch and support. We release the product, and by agreement we provide post-release maintenance, updates, and game scaling.

We wrote more about the stages of game project production by the Arionis team on the Game Development page. You can learn more about the specifics of this process specifically in the Unity engine in the Game Development on Unity section.

What Unity game developer services can be ordered from Arionis?

We write games from scratch and perform point-of-care work. We will promptly join you at any stage of your product's readiness.

Types of work we perform on the Unity engine:

• creating games and interactive gamified applications for mobile platforms ( iOS, Android), for PCs, browsers, consoles, AR/VR, as well as messengers (for example, for Telegram) - native, cross-platform, cross-player, multiplayer;
• implementation of 3D and 2D graphics and animation in Unity;
• user interface (UI/UX) development;
• integration of game mechanics and physics;
• porting (optimization for different types of devices and platforms);
• testing, bug fixing, release preparation;
• technical support for the product after launch (content updates, etc.).

We will help you create an innovative, engaging game or gamified application that will attract players' attention and meet current game development industry trends, your industry, and technical quality standards.

Why choose Unity for game development

Unity is popular in the game development industry due to the wide range of possibilities that this platform opens up.

Key benefits of Unity development in game development:

• Cross-platform – supports 25 platforms (iOS, Android, PC, consoles, VR/AR, browser, online solutions) with minimal adaptation costs. For example, an application can be created immediately for Windows, Linux, Mac and mobile devices, and then (simultaneously or later) ported to a console, for example, PlayStation, Xbox or Nintendo.
• Quick launch and multifunctionality thanks to the Asset Store, ready-made plugins and libraries, which allows you to save on level creation, 2D and 3D character design and even AI behavior patterns for games, accelerating the release. The project can be tested in parallel with development, make it cross-player. The combination with C# provides efficient and convenient programming of game logic and detailing (the latest rendering technologies, real-time ray tracing). The environment also supports work with solid-state physics, fabric simulation, ragdoll technology, etc.
• Flexibility – suitable for implementing 2D, 3D titles, as well as projects with virtual and/or augmented reality of any scale (from indie to large commercial games).
• Modern graphics and physics – the engine has a wide pool of tools for creating realistic effects, 2D and 3D animation, as well as optimization for different devices and operating systems. You can create graphics both in the editor itself and in third-party applications.
• Developed community and support – the platform offers thousands of ready-made solutions (models, textures, sounds, and other content), documentation, and constant updates, which expands capabilities and speeds up the development process.

Thus, Unity simplifies market entry, allows you to optimize the budget, without limiting the genres, platforms, and scale of the project, ensuring high product quality. You can read more about the advantages and functionality of this tool for implementing game projects on the page Game Development on Unity.

This cross-platform environment is used for a variety of tasks, but game development is the main focus. Unity also offers integration capabilities with other services, such as analytics and advertising, which helps in promoting and monetizing the product.

Custom development on Unity: the benefits of turning to Arionis

Arionis Games studio has been engaged in web development for 10+ years, and game creation for over 5 years. Unity is one of the main engines we use.

Five reasons to contact us.

1. Prompt selection of specialists with relevant experience

A well-coordinated in-house team, a proven selection system, and well-established production processes ensure seamless integration of specialists into the customer's project, high-quality development within the specified deadlines without disruptions and budget overruns.

We will select Unity developers for the tasks you need. We design game worlds, plots, scenarios, levels, work with graphics, perform 2D and 3D modeling, and invent 2D and 3D characters.

2. Transparent management and control

All tasks and changes are recorded in the terms of reference and game design document at the start of cooperation, deadlines and progress are tracked and available to you at any time. After completing each key stage, we provide video demonstrations of the results along with reports.

3. Profile expertise

Our Unity developers have extensive experience in implementing mobile, PC, console and VR/AR games of various genres for different platforms using different technologies. The team has been creating game projects for over 5 years. Deep expertise in game design, monetization, AR/VR solutions, etc. allows us to create products with attractive visuals, stable operation and high retention rates.

4. Flexible collaboration models

At Arionis, you can hire one specialist, expand an existing team, or order a full-cycle development. We adapt to your tasks, business model features, and budget. We offer project collaboration, outsourcing, outstaffing, and services of a dedicated IT team of Unity programmers.

5. Post-release project support

We take a comprehensive approach to tasks at all stages of production, supporting the product from concept development to scaling and updating the finished game. This ensures stable work and development of the project. We offer not just experienced Unity programmers, but ready-made business solutions to cover any technical needs of the client, helping not only to enter the market faster and brighter, but also to maintain occupied positions.