Unity Indie Studio Hiring Guide: Building Your First Team
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•Eshan NaithaniHiring Your First Unity Team
Scaling requires people.
But hiring too early causes chaos.
First Roles to Hire
- Artist / UI designer
- Backend developer
- Marketing specialist
Focus on missing skills.
Hiring Strategy
Look for:
- Portfolio quality
- Communication clarity
- Problem-solving ability
Skills alone are not enough.
Team Structure
Small focused teams outperform large chaotic teams.
Clarity of roles matters.
Final Thoughts
Hiring multiplies output when done strategically.
Build carefully.
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