Overview
A Junior Game Developer plays an essential role in building interactive, real-time 3D and 2D experiences using the Unity game engine. They work as part of game development, VR/AR, or interactive media teams to design and implement gameplay features, write and debug C# scripts, and contribute to all stages of the production pipeline — from prototype through to published product.
Junior Game Developers often collaborate closely with senior developers, designers, and artists, translating game design documents and creative briefs into working, playable systems. They are involved in asset integration, scene building, performance testing, and version control, helping deliver polished interactive experiences across platforms including PC, console, mobile, and immersive technologies.
Key Skills
Build and navigate game scenes, manage GameObjects, components, and prefab systems
Write, read, and debug C# scripts for game mechanics, player input, and interactive behaviours
Implement physics systems, collision detection, and real-time object interactions
Set up and manage character animations, rigs, and animation state machines
Integrate and configure 3D/2D assets including models, sprites, tilemaps, and materials
Design and implement user interfaces (UI) and HUD elements using UI toolkit
Implement audio systems including sound effects, background music, and spatial audio
Use Cinemachine for camera systems and NavMesh for AI navigation
Publish and build games for PC, mobile (iOS/Android), and web platforms
Use version control systems (e.g., Git) for collaborative team-based development
Support QA and playtesting processes, identifying and resolving bugs and performance issues
Collaborate within Agile or Scrum teams to deliver game features on schedule
Salary Range
$68,000 - $95,000 (Median: $71,000)*
*Source: Payscale
Average Weekly Hours
42 hours (vs. all jobs average of 44 hours)*
*Source: Job, Skills Australia
Main Industries
In demand across games & Interactive Entertainment, VR & AR , Healthcare and film, TV & Media Production.
*Sources: payscale.com.au and Job Skills Australia -All information is to be used as a guide only, and are accurate at the time of publication.