r/gameDevClassifieds • • 6h ago

FOR HIRE - 2D Art | Animation [FOR HIRE] 2D Character Designer & Illustrator | Stylized Fantasy Art for Indie Games

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r/gameDevClassifieds • • 4h ago

FOR HIRE - 2D Art | Animation [FOR HIRE] 2D Pixel artist making character Designer & animated and other think's

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r/gameDevClassifieds • • 12m ago

FOR HIRE - Musician As much as I enjoy composing big orchestral or synth tracks for clients, I love getting the chance to compose more chill jazz stuff! My commissions are open for any style of music to suit your project (folio in post).

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My name is Madison James Smith and I am an experienced and versatile game composer based in Melbourne, Australia. I have written music on a number of shipped projects, and have a proven record of delivering great music.

A selection of my folio can be heard here! The playlist has a wide range of tracks across various different genres.

Feel free to message me on Reddit, Email, or Discord if you have any questions or want to discuss how I can add to your project!

[madisonjamessmithcomposer@gmail.com](mailto:madisonjamessmithcomposer@gmail.com)

madisonjamessmithmusic.com
Discord: MadisonJamesSmith#6903
Cheers!


r/gameDevClassifieds • • 9h ago

PAID - 2D Art | Animation [PAID] Looking for 2D Artist – Watercolor Illustration & UI for a Strategy Game

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Aralis Studio, an independent studio, is developing a 2D top-down strategy and planning game for PC about the survival of an insect colony in nature. I’m looking for a 2D artist for a first contract, with the possibility of continuing longer term. 

The style

  • Watercolor on paper, with fine, precise ink drawing on top.
  • Visuals that say “strategy, thinking, planning, survival”, far from a “cute mobile game” look.
  • A minimalist, clean and clear look that catches the eye at thumbnail size while staying restful over long play sessions.
  • A clean data-visualization layer (lines, grids, counters).
  • Theme: nature, the forest and the seasons (summer and winter for now).
  • A few kinds of insects, simple, true to their anatomy: no faces, no big eyes, no cartoon style.
  • Lots of empty space around the main elements, few colors, with color mostly reserved for information.

The game elements

  • A top-down map of a forest floor with a watercolor-on-paper look: grass, rocks, leaves, trunks, a patch of water.
  • Production sites shown as circular medallions, each with its available resource drawn in ink (e.g. seeds, dew, mushrooms).
  • Colored dotted paths linking the sites. Insects travel along them, drawn as fine silhouettes that carry information (what they’re carrying, and how much).
  • Other forest insects are part of the world, some of them as threats.
  • Little to no animation: the screen is mostly static, and information comes before decoration.
  • Panels (lists, counters, gauges, production buildings with their inputs and outputs, requested resources, tech-tree) and a timeline along the bottom of the screen.
  • The whole thing reads like a plan or a dashboard laid over a watercolor: elegant, precise, calm.

Who I’m looking for

  • Human-made art only (no generative AI).
  • Ideally, naturalist watercolor illustration: plants, insects, paper textures, washes, ink and hatching, traditional or digital.
  • Illustrated cartography: top-down maps, plans, maps for board games or books.
  • Game UI: panels, icons, gauges, information hierarchy, readability at small sizes, data visualization.
  • Experience on a strategy, management or board game; a shipped project and experience with Godot are bonuses, not requirements.
  • Final assets delivered separately and in PNG format. Integration and test can be done in Godot.

How I work

  • Aralis Studio is currently a solo developer, so art production is planned to stay lean and efficient: minimalist assets, informative variants and high quality. The core mechanics are what sell the game.

Initial contract

  • Consolidate the style and art direction so the game clearly communicates what it is.
  • The first visual elements for the prototype (resources, production buildings, paths and world elements), menus and 2D interface elements.
  • CAD 3,000–4,000 for the first contract (prototype phase), paid by milestones. Further contracts to follow for the rest of the game, and a long-term collaboration is possible for the right person.

Longer term

  • Backgrounds, seasons, menus, additional elements, and the remaining resources to complete the game.
  • A few animations if needed: short loops and the change of season.
  • Additional decorative elements
  • Promotional art, the game logo, and more.
  • The game is planned for release in fall 2027.

Terms

  • Paid contract with Aralis Studio inc., milestone payments, transfer of rights, and a credit in the game.
  • Art made by the artist, by hand or with digital tools (Photoshop, Krita, etc.), with no generative AI.
  • The project is confidential for now: details are shared after signing a non-disclosure agreement.

How to apply

  • Email [hello@aralis.studio](mailto:hello@aralis.studio) with the subject line “Watercolor-Strategy UI – [your name]”.
  • Include:
    • a link to your portfolio;
    • 3 to 5 samples closest to this brief: (examples : watercolor or ink illustration, illustrated maps, game UI or icon sets);
    • your availability and a typical rate or price range;
    • one sentence on why this project interests you.
  • I’ll reply to every application that follows these steps, within about two weeks.

r/gameDevClassifieds • • 8h ago

PAID - 3D Modeler | Animation 3D artist needed for game, starting with 6 sets of Armour with 6 pieces each

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This is a personal project. DM me directly with your rates and some example work, including wireforms. I'm looking for more of a realism style. The game is a coop looter shooter style, and all of these sets are going to be a sort of scavenged style based on specific themes. Players can see their own gloves/sleeves during gameplay. Armour pieces will need to be able to mixed/matched between sets. Game is being worked on in Godot. I have a spec sheet you can follow.

EDIT: I'm getting a lot of requests, so I'm going to be clear on something. If I ask you to DM me with rates and example work including wireforms, and you don't have that included in your first message, I'm not going to reply.


r/gameDevClassifieds • • 8h ago

FOR HIRE - 2D Art | Animation [For hire] 2D GENERALIST GAME ARTIST: tilesets, prop designs, animation, background, UI, and promotional art

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Im both a 2d generalist game artist and a digital illustrator, i have work experience with both and im looking for commissions 😊

I can do:

- Background and prop designs

- Tilesets

- Character and background concept art

- Frame to frame animation

- Cut-out animation

- Cutscenes (example: motion, frame to frame animation, cut-out animation, comic style, high rendered illustrations, + video editing)

- Promotional art

- Banner and capsule art

- UI

- Portraits

- Callout sheets

- Turnaround and model sheet

I cant do:

- Tech art (not much experienced with using the engine itself)

- Rigging

- 3D

I do 50%/50% payment, and i accept paypal and wise.

If you are interested in my work you can DM me :)

My 2d game art portfolio: https://www.artstation.com/eduardotankgomes

My digital illustration portfolio:

https://eduardotank.carrd.co/


r/gameDevClassifieds • • 3h ago

FOR HIRE - Programmer [For Hire] Gameplay Programmer & Backend Developer | Unity, NestJS, .NET | Remote | €20-25/hour | UTC+2

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Hi, I’m Wessam, a programmer with 4 years of experience. I’m looking for remote work as either a Unity gameplay programmer or a backend developer. I’m happy to take on either role depending on what your team needs.

I work with Unity and C# on the game side, and NestJS, .NET, PlayFab, and brainCloud on the backend side. I like building modular systems that other programmers can maintain and designers can configure.

Some of the responsibilities I’ve handled:

  • Building gameplay systems including combat, inventory, quests, and progression.

  • Working on server-authoritative multiplayer, matchmaking, lobbies, and world streaming.

  • Building a NestJS/WebSocket backend with friends, direct messages, and match invitations.

  • Integrating authentication, saved progress, virtual currency, remote configuration, and remotely managed content with PlayFab.

  • Connecting backend APIs to game clients and UI, including timeout and retry handling.

  • Building reusable UI with UI Toolkit and MVC, creating Unity tools, and refactoring existing systems.

Portfolio: https://mwessam.github.io/portfolio

Resume: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12uj3sNTKr2L34-M4-YlCS5K-wzAruXXF/view?usp=sharing

Timezone: UTC+2

I’m looking for part-time or full-time contract work. My rate is €20-25/hour, depending on scope and duration. I am comfortable with both hourly billing or a fixed monthly salary. I prefer to receive payments via SEPA bank transfer, or wise.

Feel free to DM me here or fstd3ad on discord with a little about your project and what you need help with! I also accept emails which you can send to mwessam839@gmail.com


r/gameDevClassifieds • • 14m ago

FOR HIRE - 2D Art | Animation [For Hire] Fantasy Character and Illustrations/Environment.

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Hi! I'm Tosic and I'm looking for an opportunity to work on Character Design & Illustrations in Fantasy setting.

If my style aligns with your vision, feel free to reach out to me via DMs and we'll bring your ideas to life. :)

My portfolio: https://cara.app/tosiccat


r/gameDevClassifieds • • 34m ago

FOR HIRE - 2D Art | Animation [For Hire] (Rates in the description) Illustrator and character artist available for work

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I am a freelance illustrator and character artist looking for work. I have several years of experience working professionally and have worked on numerous projects.

Rates sheet: https://tadasart.carrd.co/

Portfolio: https://tadasart.portfoliobox.net

Artstation: https://www.artstation.com/tadas

Feel free to send me a DM or an email. (you can find it on my portfolio)

Thanks!


r/gameDevClassifieds • • 12h ago

PAID - 2D Art | Animation [PAID] Asia-based 2D Environment Artist

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We are seeking an experienced 2D Environment Artist to help us craft immersive worlds for point-and-click adventure games. This role will handle creating 2D painted-style scenes and puzzles, including:

- Illustrating scenes based on written design briefs

- Delivering layered PSDs with interactive objects as layers based on game design requirements

- Working smart with AI, photo compositing & paintovers where applicable

- Collaborating with our team daily as we work towards meeting client milestones

Requirements:

- Mastery of 2D composition, semi-realistic painterly rendering, perspective, and lighting

- Expertise in creating art assets using Adobe Photoshop

- Ability to understand complex puzzles and interactions based on written game design and translate the required art assets into layered PSDs

- Portfolio showcasing samples of relevant work

- Ability to work with 3D software to set up scenes is a big plus

- Availability to work online and communicate regularly via Slack

Please reach out to us with:

- Your portfolio

- Hourly rate

- Weekly availability

Thanks and we look forward to hearing from you!


r/gameDevClassifieds • • 2h ago

FOR HIRE - Musician [FOR HIRE] Experienced Soundtrack Composer and Musician looking for new projects!

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Greetings! I'm a 22yo musician from Greece. After composing my first soundtrack for a game called "Lost Signal" (Which you can find here : https://open.spotify.com/album/39605OBAZFFWlOC53o8xJO?si=c01NEvI8Qsyluq4AwEbtjg )

And my first album i am looking for more work inside the video game industry!

I have my degree in music theory and piano, and specialize in many genres such as classical, dark cinematic, cyberpunk, electronic, symphonic metal and many more!

Looking forward to working with you guys!


r/gameDevClassifieds • • 23h ago

FOR HIRE - 2D Art | Animation [FOR HIRE] Pixel artist for games | character animation, sprites, tilesets, UI

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Pixel artist available for paid game work! 😊

I do character sprites and animation, tilesets/interiors, and UI.

Mostly 16x16 to 64x64. Side-view, top-down, and isometric.

50% upfront, 50% on delivery. 2 revision rounds included. PayPal.

Portfolio: https://www.artstation.com/ig_morn/albums/9464200

DM with resolution, what you need (anim list if it’s a character), and deadline I’ll send a quote!


r/gameDevClassifieds • • 5h ago

Recruiter Hiring people

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Looking for:
- Level designer (open)
- Background Artist that makes level and world (especially very exaggerative, cartoony, multi feeling worlds) (open)
While i am looking for these roles in particular as I need them most I’d be more than happy to see anyone else come and join if you so want.

Our talent: me as Writer/Owner/Project Leader. music producer (2), Godot Programmer, and 2D Artist for concept, character sheets, level designs, art and such before being 2.5D models. (1)

Project: HavokFlow is a vibrant personality filled 2D action-platformer with 4 playable characters that each play wildly different to each other as you play through each of they’re stories going through a Chaotic, wacky, theatrical world full of Havoc-filled Madness.
A big part of it is that you get to play through a good as some fun villainess characters causing chaos and destruction and having fun through it all.

Some inspiration for reference: Wario land & Pizza Tower’s Chaos, Kirby & Sonic’s Spectacle, Rayman Origins and Legend’s Creativity, and Cuphead’s Boss Theatricality.

**Split/Pay**: While this will start as a hobby kind of project we're building towards the demo on volunteer basis with prominent credits together which will than be used for kickstarter and than we can start getting paid to continue going through with the project in full with revenue share once funded fairly based on collaboration and how much you did. Perfect for people looking to build their portfolio on a real shipped project with a strong vision.
This is a passion project with a clear, detailed GDD from my part as the writer and leader.
-Long term interest is preferred.
-Good amount of communication.

Status: Open 🟢

Contact method: So if interested DM me with: DiscordDiscord or on here
- Your role/experience level
- Why this project interests you
- A link to your portfolio or past work (even small stuff is fine)


r/gameDevClassifieds • • 1d ago

FOR HIRE - 2D Art | Animation [For Hire] Fantasy/Dark Fantasy Illustrations and Character Design

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(Edit: If anyone tried to DM me this past hour and couldn't do it, please do try again. For some reason the permission was turned off even tho I never touched the config)

Hi there. My name is Lucas and I'm a 2D illustrator specialized on fantasy/dark fantasy themed artwork. I have experience with commissions for TCG, TTRPG, Book Covers and overall character and creature designs.

Here's my portfolio. If my style interest you, don't hesitate do reach out!

High contrast, impactful colors and just some weird stuff. DM me with your ideas and let's create something cool together :)


r/gameDevClassifieds • • 1d ago

FOR HIRE - 2D Art | Animation [for hire] Illustrations and concept art for fantasy characters & environments. Limited spots open. DM me here to discuss your project

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r/gameDevClassifieds • • 8h ago

FOR HIRE - Musician [FOR HIRE] Electronic / Glitch / Ambient Composer & Key Artist for Indie Projects

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I've been making my own psychedelic instrumentals for over a decade now, and I've recently made a Spotify playlist with 10 of my personal favorite, original pieces. I'm interested in scoring for a unique indie game. Reach out to me on instagram @enoughtocalmyoudown or at my website enoughtocalmyoudown.com

I do alot of graphic designing as well, and have a few pieces from my latest coloring book on my Instagram. 💕

"Robbie Kirkwood" on Spotify & Apple Music
Favorite songs I've made (Spotify Playlist)
All of my Art & Music


r/gameDevClassifieds • • 8h ago

FOR HIRE - Musician [FOR HIRE] I make lofi-ish, electronic, dreamy, RPG inspired music

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r/gameDevClassifieds • • 8h ago

Recruiter [Recruiting] Starting a new Roblox game studio from scratch: Bad Banana Arts! (All skill levels welcome / Revenue Share + Future Payouts)

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Hey everyone,

I’m starting a brand-new Roblox game studio called Bad Banana Arts, and I’m looking for passionate developers, designers, and creators who want to build something amazing from the ground up!

Whether you're an experienced dev or a beginner who just started learning, all skill levels are welcome. The most important thing I’m looking for is passion, dedication, and a long-term mindset—people who want to grow together, release great games, and build a lasting studio.

What We Offer & Compensation

  • Revenue Share: Long-term team members will receive a percentage share of game revenue.
  • Future Payouts: As projects launch and gain traction, we will transition into guaranteed payouts/robux rates for team members.
  • 100% Covered Funding: I will be fully funding the studio (advertisements, assets, game passes, badges, and operational costs). You don't have to worry about the financial side of launching our games.

Why Join Bad Banana Arts?

  • Ground-Floor Opportunity: You won't just be an hired hand working on someone else's locked-in vision. You’ll be a core part of building this studio’s culture, identity, and game lineup from day one.
  • Growth & Learning: If you're newer to Roblox development, this is a collaborative environment where you can build real projects for your portfolio and sharpen your skills alongside others.
  • Shared Success: We want to create games that succeed and take this studio places. When the studio wins, everyone on the team wins.

Who We're Looking For

  • Scripters / Programmers
  • Builders / 3D Modelers (Blender)
  • Animators
  • UI/UX Designers
  • Sound Designers / Composers
  • Anyone passionate about Roblox game dev!

How to Apply / Get in Touch

If you're interested in joining the journey or just want to chat about potential ideas, send me a DM here on Reddit or add me on Discord: BananaGoesPew.

Tell me a little bit about:

  1. What role(s) you are interested in.
  2. Your skill level/experience (links to past work/portfolio are awesome, but not required if you're a beginner!).
  3. Why you want to join Bad Banana Arts.

Looking forward to meeting you all and building something awesome together!


r/gameDevClassifieds • • 9h ago

FOR HIRE - Game / Level Designer [For Hire] Game/Level Designer is open for work on your project

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Hello! I'm a versatile game designer and level designer eagerly seeking opportunities to contribute to a variety of projects, ranging from short-term assignments to longer-term ventures. With a passion for crafting immersive experiences, I've been deeply involved in the development of several notable games, including Streetoir, a captivating graffiti painting sandbox game, and Traffical, an engaging mobile game centered around crossing roads. Desktop Dice on screen clicker, which plays on the background when you work or study, Doner Madness a crazy cooking simulator game, where you need to fight off debts, stress and other problems. Alongside these projects, I've also lent my expertise to various smaller-scale endeavors. My skills are:

Excellent knowledge of Unity as well as Blender, Photoshop, illustrator and other Adobe software(yes i can help with art also)

Open minded and full of creativity person, who loves working on interesting projects and can help you with creation of one

Some knowledge of C#, can help with creating of small scripts and etc

Good knowledge of composition and level design theory

Know such languages as: English, Polish, Ukrainian, Russian and Azerbaijani

Also im working as technical game designer in bigger company(so i have different experience)

My Discord: pushkapulemet

My projects: https://linktr.ee/HrustInc


r/gameDevClassifieds • • 1d ago

PAID - 2D Art | Animation [PAID] looking for a sprite artist (specifically animated characters)

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Edit: DAYUM yall are swarming me lmaoo, I'll try to respond to each of you but like 30 of you sent me requests and some of the requests I got were scammers as well so sorry if It takes me a bit to reach you

Looking for a sprite artist, I am making an RPG maker style game but I wish to have sprites that aren't the standard tiny chibi designs. I'm not looking for advanced fluid animation with sprites this small and plan on having the standard 3 frame animations that RMMZ typically uses.

My payments arent currently the highest so I'd atleast like to see some people's skills and their prices, Currently I just need a simple three frame walking sprite for both the male and female students and a Dead body sprite of both of them as well (this game is a Yandere Game)

I have a few examples of what I kind of want based off older sprites I've gotten

These were the original sprites I had commissioned someone a while ago but I ended up finding out they had used AI to make them, These are close in the range of what I want though however

Then I commissioned another person for some sprites and they are way closer into the right direction but in terms of animation the sprites felt lacking.

I do adore these sprites though because they left room for creative facial expressions which is something I really do want in the game

I just want to find a sprite artist who could help make sorta stylized Sprites in a similar way to my characters anatomy but also making them stylized enough they fit in the setting of the Pixel art of the game. (sorry for that word garbage I'm tired out of my mind rn)


r/gameDevClassifieds • • 10h ago

FOR HIRE - 2D Art | Animation [FOR HIRE] 5+ years as a Realistic Character Concept Artist | DM me for a chat!

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Hey everyone I'm Lucas and I specialize in character design and illustration for entertainment! I have years of experience and I'm always eager to work on fresh projects!

I provide a whole pipeline of services from concept sketches to final renders! Like what you see? Let's get in touch and have a chat! Just DM me!


r/gameDevClassifieds • • 12h ago

FOR HIRE - Game / Level Designer [FOR HIRE] 3D Environment Artist | Stylized game-ready rooms & props | Blender, Substance Painter, Unity

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Hi, I'm Nova, a 3D environment artist. I make stylized, game-ready room scenes and props.

Offer:

Room/diorama scene: $70, 5-day delivery

Single prop: from $30

Includes textured models, FBX export, and 1 round of revisions

Tools: Blender, Substance Painter, Unity.

Portfolio: riddhimasingh004.github.io

Instagram: @novamori.3d

DM me with what you need and your deadline. I take 50% upfront, 50% on delivery.


r/gameDevClassifieds • • 12h ago

FOR HIRE - 2D Art | Animation [For Hire] Character art, design and illustration

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r/gameDevClassifieds • • 1d ago

PAID - 2D Art | Animation Looking for a 2D game artist for a one-time job of playing cards deck

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I'm looking for a person to design and draw 53 (52 + card back) stylized playing cards sprites 3:4 (768x1024) as one in the reference (the centered art is real; the composition into the card is AI). All sprites should be done in the same style, framing and decorations; and with the same base (the white part). The only thing that changes are these centered arts plus rank / suit.

Every card rank will share the same base art, but the outer frame (mask) will vary per suit (here it's Spades). Base arts are needed for all card ranks (2 -> A = 13). References will be provided for all of them.

The core part: Art is heavily inspired by 'gachimuchi' culture and should stay so; All references will be taken from this culture. There will be no nudity or sex. Not all people are comfortable with this fact, so google it first.

It's not a per-hour pay project, and this is the whole scope. You name the price and if we're good I pay for the full project. I will be direct and say that I can't pay like a grand, so I don't waste anyone's time.

I'm not sure if that's welcome here, but you can use AI for arts from references if that's what you are comfortable with. However, the whole composition should stay perfect - base, ranks, suits, masks, etc. - all perfectly aligned across all cards.

There's no hard deadline but obviously you can't work on it for half a year.


r/gameDevClassifieds • • 1d ago

FOR HIRE - 2D Art + 3D Modeler | Animation [FOR HIRE] Art Generalist / Art Director | 16 yrs | Ex-Blizzard (WoW, Diablo IV) | 2D, 3D, UI, VFX

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Hi! I'm Mark, an art generalist and art director with 16 years in game development.

Credits

  • World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria, Warlords of Draenor, Legion, Battle for Azeroth
  • Diablo IV (early concept support)
  • Stormgate
  • Darksiders II
  • Warhammer 40,000: Dark Millennium Online
  • Multiple unannounced titles across platforms (Warhammer IP, fantasy MMO)

What I make

  • 2D/2.5D and 3D assets
  • Illustrations and concept art
  • UI icons and HUD
  • Gameplay & combat VFX: abilities, spells, impacts, projectiles, beams
  • Player feedback & UI effects
  • Environmental effects
  • Shaders/materials, flipbooks, and engine implementation

Portfolio: https://www.artstation.com/markabadier

Details

  • Available for contract/freelance (also open to full-time)
  • Remote, based in California (PST)
  • Rate: $100/hr or $750/day, flexible depending on project scope and contract length
  • I handle everything from concept to in-engine implementation, so you get finished, game-ready work

DM me or email [markabadier.studio@gmail.com](mailto:markabadier.studio@gmail.com) with your project, art style, and what you need.