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Project Type: Fixed-price / milestone-based Project Stage: Early playable prototype Engine: Unity Art Style: Stylized, colorful, family-friendly, arcade-inspired NDA Required: Yes, before full project details are shared Project Overview: I am looking for a game artist to help develop the visual style and production-ready asset direction for an original family-friendly action/adventure game currently in early prototype development. The game uses simple side-scrolling gameplay with character-based interactions, environmental obstacles, and accessible controls designed for younger players. Full character details, mechanics, references, story materials, and project-specific visual direction will be shared after an NDA is signed. This is not a request for one polished illustration only. I am looking for an artist who can help create designs and assets that can either be used directly in-game or handed cleanly to a Unity developer for implementation. Initial Scope: The first milestone will focus on one playable character design package. The character will need: a clear gameplay silhouette a family-friendly visual style simple readable shapes expressive design without excessive detail a design that can work at gameplay scale asset organization suitable for future animation or implementation Possible Deliverables for Milestone 1: Initial thumbnail sketches / silhouette exploration One finalized character direction Basic color palette Clean character presentation sheet Transparent PNG exports Layered source files Notes for how the asset should be separated or prepared for animation/game implementation Nice-to-Have, But Not Required: Unity asset experience 2D sprite or cutout animation experience Experience creating game-ready assets Experience with children’s games or toy-like character design Experience designing stylized vehicles, robots, gadgets, or mechanical characters Ability to create simple UI icons or character portraits later Important Art Direction Notes: The designs should feel heroic, friendly, readable, colorful, and appealing to young players. Originality is very important. The character designs must avoid resemblance to existing game, toy, cartoon, or film franchises. I am looking for fresh silhouettes, distinct shape language, and a visual identity that can stand on its own. The tone should be exciting and empowering for young players without being scary, violent, overly complex, or overly realistic. What I Do NOT Need Right Now: Full cinematic art Full game world illustration Complex 3D modeling unless specifically proposed Final marketing key art A complete cast of characters Large animation sets Full UI package Full environment asset set Current Goal: The immediate goal is to establish a usable visual direction and asset pipeline for one character first. If the first milestone goes well, there may be additional paid work for more characters, UI portraits, simple environment assets, animation frames, and promotional art. Applicant Questions: Have you created game-ready 2D or 2.5D assets before? Have you worked with Unity asset requirements before? Can you provide layered source files suitable for animation or implementation? Are you comfortable designing original characters that avoid existing IP similarities? Are you willing to sign an NDA before receiving full project details? What would you charge for one character design package? What file formats can you deliver? Please include links to relevant game art, character design, sprite, animation, or mechanical design work. Preferred Milestone Structure: Milestone 1: Concept Exploration rough silhouettes rough character ideas style direction options Milestone 2: Final Character Design finalized character design color palette clean presentation sheet Milestone 3: Game-Ready Asset Preparation transparent PNG exports layered source files separated parts or sprite sheets if applicable basic implementation notes for the Unity developer Please provide your estimated cost and timeline for the first character package only.
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Hi I am a Concept Artist and Illustrator with over 12 years of experience in the video game industry and film. Throughout my career, I have created characters, environments, and visual assets while also working as a Storyboard Artist, helping to shape narratives and visual storytelling for game projects. My combination of artistic, storytelling, and production experience allows me to contribute effectively across different stages of development. Portfolio: [login to view URL] Thank you for your time and consideration. I would be delighted to discuss how my skills could contribute to your project. Best regards, Piotr
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Greetings, I’ve gone through your project description in detail and understand your expectations for “Game Artist Needed for Stylized Character / Vehicle Concept and Game-Ready Asset Test”. My name is Sabina, a professional artist/designer with over a decade of experience, focused on producing clean, engaging, and well-executed creative work. I’ve completed multiple projects similar to this, utilizing skills such as Unity, Mechanical Design, Game Development, Game Design, 2D Game Art, Visual Design, Game Art, 2D Animation, Character Design and Illustration, and following a structured workflow that ensures consistency, creativity, and on-time delivery. You can view examples of my relevant work here: https://www.freelancer.com/u/ArtisticQueens For this project, my working process would be: • Gaining a clear understanding of your goals and requirements • Preparing and submitting an initial concept or draft • Refining the work based on your feedback • Finalizing and delivering all files as requested I can complete this within your required timeline, with pricing that balances quality and value. I look forward to discussing this further and getting started. Kind regards, Cartoon & Comics
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Hey, You are looking for Game Artist Needed for Stylized Character / Vehicle Concept and Game-Ready Asset Test "Lets Gets Started, I know you have several tempting proposals here, but I guarantee you to be impressed by my work. I have various skills in design, Illustration, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Logo Design and Illustrator. If you give me this chance you will be impressed, because I guarantee that I will meet your expectations. I invite you to get a look at my portfolio You Can see it from here : https://www.freelancer.com/u/sahildogra222 If you have any questions or queries, do not hesitate to contact me. I hope to start working with you. With regards! SAHIL
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Hi, I’ve read your project details "Project Type: Fixed-price / milestone-based Project Stage: Early playable prototype Engine: Unity Ar......" and fully understand your expectations for “Game Artist Needed for Stylized Character / Vehicle Concept and Game-Ready Asset Test”. With 10 years of experience as an artist/designer, I specialize in 2D Game Art, 2D Animation, Game Art, Game Development, Unity, Game Design, Character Design, Illustration, Mechanical Design and Visual Design. Portfolio: https://www.freelancer.com/u/LionConcepts I ensure clarity, creativity, and timely delivery.
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Hello, I have carefully reviewed your requirements and understand you need a game-ready character design pipeline for a family-friendly Unity game, starting with a production-ready playable character package that establishes the visual direction for future development. At pasngames, our in-house art and game development team has successfully delivered 200+ gaming projects over the last 9+ years. We specialize in stylized character design, game-ready assets, Unity-compatible production workflows, and original IP creation designed specifically for gameplay implementation. We will provide clean silhouette exploration, original character concepts, finalized character presentation sheets, color palettes, layered source files, transparent PNG exports, and asset organization suitable for animation and Unity integration. We are fully comfortable working under NDA and ensuring all designs remain unique, readable, and free from existing IP similarities. You will get: 1. Quality optimized work 2. 100% client satisfaction 3. Fast delivery 4. Suitable pricing 5. Unlimited revisions 6. Complete NDA & IP protection (project security is our top priority) Estimated delivery We will complete the first character package through the proposed milestone structure and provide a scalable asset pipeline ready for future characters, environments, UI elements, and promotional artwork. Come inbox & let’s get started. Best regards, Sohaib Pasn Games
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Hi there Yes, I’ve created game‑ready 2D/2.5D assets and worked with Unity import requirements (pivots, slicing, PPU, sorting). Yes, I can deliver layered source files (PSD) with separated parts for animation and I’m comfortable designing original, IP‑safe characters. I’m happy to sign your NDA before seeing full details. For one character design package (all 3 milestones: concepts, final design, game‑ready assets), my estimate is: Cost: €280–€350 Timeline: 7–10 days from brief + NDA Deliverables: Silhouette and rough concept passes One finalized character with color palette Presentation sheet Transparent PNGs and layered PSD organized for Unity implementation I can share relevant character/game art samples and refine the quote once I’ve seen your references and NDA. Thanks, Asharib
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Hi, "Clear gameplay silhouette at gameplay scale" is the design constraint that separates game-ready character art from illustration work. A character that reads beautifully in a presentation sheet but loses its identity at 64 to 128 pixels needs a complete rethink, and catching that in the silhouette exploration phase saves significant time later. I'm a Senior Engineer at Vercel with 2D game character design and Unity asset pipeline experience across family-friendly stylized titles. I've delivered game-ready character packages with clean silhouette exploration, finalized designs with color palettes, transparent PNG exports, and layered source files organized for animation implementation. Answering your applicant questions directly. Yes to game-ready 2D assets, Unity asset requirements, layered source files for animation, and original character design avoiding existing IP. Yes to NDA before full project details. File formats delivered are PNG, PSD, and SVG. Relevant game art references available on request. Milestone 1 covers rough silhouettes and style direction options. Milestone 2 delivers finalized character design with color palette and presentation sheet. Milestone 3 delivers transparent PNG exports, layered source files, separated parts, and Unity implementation notes. Happy to sign the NDA and review the full project details before confirming final scope. Best regards
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As an artist specializing in game development and illustration, I've acquired the necessary skills to not just envision characters, but to create them game-ready. I'm highly proficient with Unity's asset requirements and can deliver layered source files adept for animation or implementation. My experiences extend to working on 2D and 2.5D assets for games, making sprite sheets or isolated parts, which aligns superbly with your project necessities. I take pride in my originality and creating unique designs that resonate - without straying into pre-existing IPs. This creative ethos perfectly resonates with your mission, as you're looking for fresh silhouettes and distinct visual identity that stands out on its own. My extensive experience in character design, sprite work, and mechanical design in previous games will definitely be applicable here.
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Hi, As a seasoned Senior Full Stack Software Engineer with 19+ years of experience, I bring a unique skill set and perspective to the table. Although my core competencies lie more in software development than game design, I believe this background can help me understand and meet your game art needs. With vast experience specifically in web app deliveries and cloud infrastructures for all kinds of businesses, I am adept at creating scalable, maintainable products with well-organized layers - skills that overlap well with your project requirements. What sets me apart from other candidates is my commitment to quality. Whether it involves building high-performance systems that don't break in production or designing dynamic characters with clear silhouettes for your gameplay, I wholeheartedly invest myself into every task I take on. To attest to this level of dedication, consider the fact that quite a few of my past clients have become repeat customers who appreciated my honesty, clear communication and timely responses - traits that will undoubtedly serve us well during our collaboration. Thank you, Carlos F
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Hello, Your project caught my eye because I love creating original, family-friendly characters! To be upfront: I don't work inside Unity itself, but I know exactly how to prep assets for it. I recently handled the entire pipeline for a 2D narrative project—doing everything from initial thumbnail sketches and storyboarding to character design and final asset separation. I know your developer will need clean, friction-free files. That’s why I deliver highly organized, named, and padded layered files (PSD/AI) with transparent PNGs. Every moving part (limbs, torso, expressions) will be perfectly isolated and ready for smooth rigging.
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As an experienced software developer and Unity game specialist, I understand the unique needs of your project and possess a broad skill set to address each of them efficiently. Not only am I proficient in 2D asset design and animation for gaming, but also in working within the strict parameters of Unity's asset requirements. This means I can deliver precisely what you need, when you need it. My clean architecture focus ensures that any product I work on, including game assets, are scalable and highly optimized for performance – paramount features given your description. Additionally, I'm skilled at creating intuitive user interfaces that empower players, which is important for maintaining young audiences. An added bonus: being fluent with both mobile platforms (iOS/Android) and CMS platforms (Shopify/WordPress), means I have a multidisciplinary mindset that can help integrate different aspects of your game seamlessly as the project progresses. I'm excited to contribute my talents to producing not just a solitary polished illustration but a careful craft of designs that'll be utilizable within the game itself, or handily translatable into an actual product.
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Hi there I would love to help establish the visual identity and 2D asset pipeline for your Unity action/adventure game. I specialize in managing end-to-end game asset creation and delivering clean, layered source files that hand off perfectly to your programmer. I am fully prepared to sign your NDA immediately to dive into the style guide. To ensure my team builds the exact scope you need for Milestone 1, could you clarify a couple of quick details: Character Count: Is this initial package strictly for the main playable character from scratch, or do you have a specific number of companion/enemy designs needed right away? Required Views: Do you require a single standard profile view for the side-scroller, or a multi-angle sheet (front, side, back)? My priority is delivering an exceptional asset package that earns a 5-star review, and I look forward to collaborating. Let's sign the NDA and get started! Kind regards, Etwens Nigel
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Hello, I'm a Unity game developer with experience creating game-ready assets and implementing them in Unity. Your project is exciting, and I'm happy to sign an NDA before discussing the details. I can deliver: * Character concept exploration * Final original character design * Color palette * Presentation sheet * Transparent PNGs * Layered source files * Unity-ready asset organization **Answers:** * Game-ready assets: **Yes** * Unity experience: **Yes** * Layered source files: **Yes** * Original character design: **Yes** * NDA: **Yes** * Timeline: **5–7 days** * Cost: **$200 USD** (negotiable) * Formats: **PSD, PNG, PDF** I look forward to working with you and helping bring your game to life. Best regards, A.A. Kalainilavan
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As an experienced Unity developer and game artist, I’m confident with game-ready assets. This kind of work is not only about making something look nice; it also needs to work correctly inside Unity with proper optimization, materials, scale, and performance. Please don’t rely too much on generic AI opinions or artists without real game-production experience. I understand the full pipeline from asset creation to Unity integration, so I can give you practical guidance for this project.
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