Walt Freitag has been an independent contract computer game designer and game design consultant since 1994, and is also experienced in programming, game editing, and production. As an independent designer he has applied a broad background of experience in many styles of game, from board games to massively multiplayer games, to a variety of non-traditional applications and audiences for games. These include casual games for children and adults, and educational simulations and games at grade levels ranging from preschool to college.

Recent work includes the Nighshift series of hidden-object games, and consulting for Black Hammer's design concepts for Candyland - Dora the Explorer Edition and the Dora Saves the Crystal Kingdom games.