Tim M

Freelance Unreal Engine Game Developer

Self employed / Freelance • Freelance

Nov 2018 - Present • 7 yrs 11 mos

As a freelance Unreal Engine Developer and Game Designer, I design and build interactive gameplay systems, prototypes, and real-time applications in Unreal Engine 5. My work has become increasingly focused on game development, including gameplay mechanics, player movement, combat systems, enemy AI, procedural systems, level and interaction design, rapid prototyping, and the broader technical design required to turn game concepts into working experiences. I also develop AI-assisted production workflows that combine traditional Unreal Engine development with modern generative tools. I use AI across programming support, technical research, concept development, 2D art and visual exploration, 3D asset prototyping, documentation, and production planning. Tools in these workflows include ChatGPT/Codex, Claude, Midjourney, Meshy, Suno, and other specialized AI systems depending on the task. Alongside game development, I continue to work with real-time industrial visualization and interactive applications, applying my previous professional experience in Unreal Engine visualization, materials, lighting, UI, animation, and client-focused technical implementation. My focus is on taking an initial idea or design problem and developing it into a functional, testable implementation while combining programming, game design, technical art, and modern AI-assisted workflows.

Managing Director / Unreal Engine Developer

visolab • Part time

Dec 2019 - Dec 2023 • 4 yrs

As Managing Director and Unreal Engine Developer at VISOLAB GmbH, I was responsible for the end-to-end delivery of interactive VR and PC-based visualization projects for clients, including internal applications and trade fair presentations. My work covered client communication, requirement analysis, technical planning, Unreal Engine development, interactive functionality, technical animation, lighting, materials, and final project delivery. I translated client requirements into complete real-time applications and handled both the technical and visual implementation needed to turn an initial concept into a finished, usable product. This role required me to combine programming, real-time visualization, technical art, interaction design, and direct client communication within a single workflow.