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Dnipro, Ukraine
I am a Game Artist with more than 10 years of professional experience in game development, real-time graphics, and interactive media. For over a decade, I have worked as a Game Artist on projects of different scales, helping studios and independent teams turn ideas into complete, visually consistent game worlds. As a Game Artist, I focus on strong visual identity, clear storytelling through art, and assets that work smoothly inside real production pipelines. Throughout my career as a Game Artist, I have taken on multiple roles, including 3D Environment Artist, 3D Character Artist, and specialist in Animation. Working as a Game Artist means understanding not only visuals but also how art supports gameplay, performance, and player immersion. I have collaborated closely with game developers, designers, and engineers, often acting as a bridge between creative vision and technical implementation. As a 3D Environment Artist, I create environments specifically for game development, working as a 3D environment artist for game development on both mobile and PC projects. I’ve worked as an environment artist, a 3D environment artist Unity, and an unreal engine environment artist, building locations that feel alive while remaining optimized for real-time engines. My experience as a blender environment artist allows me to handle full environment pipelines, from blockout and 3D modeling to lighting and 3D rendering. I often take the role of environment concept artist, defining mood, color, and composition before moving into production. As a Game Artist with a strong background in character creation, I’ve worked extensively as a 3D Character Artist and 3D game character artist, designing and producing characters that are expressive, readable, and animation-ready. I’ve also worked as a character artist across different styles, including 2D character artist and cartoon character artist roles. My workflow includes Character Design, strong Drawing fundamentals, sculpting in ZBrush, detailed 3D texturing, and final setup for real-time engines. As a character concept artist, I help define personalities, silhouettes, and visual language early in development. In addition to 3D production, I have broad experience as a 2D game artist and 2D pixel game artist, as well as a board game artist creating assets suitable for both digital and print formats. I often work as an illustrator, graphic designer, and concept artist, producing Illustration, UI-supporting visuals, and promotional art. My work as a digital artist includes stylized projects inspired by manga, cartoon aesthetics, and painterly techniques. I have also worked as an NFT artist, creating collectible-ready characters and assets while maintaining strong artistic consistency. Animation is a major part of my expertise. I have worked extensively with Animation, game animation, 3D game animation, and video game animation, contributing as a 3D animator on character-driven projects. I understand how 3D Animation and 2D Animation affect gameplay feel, responsiveness, and player feedback. My animation work is always created with real-time constraints in mind, ensuring smooth integration into gameplay systems. As a Game Artist, I am comfortable working inside Unity, often collaborating with teams where I also interact with a unity developer for mobile game projects. I understand how art assets integrate into game logic and systems, including setups that use Photon Unity Networking. I have also supported interactive experiences built with threejs, which helps me adapt my visual work to different technical environments. My experience working alongside a game developer gives me a clear understanding of optimization, naming conventions, and production-ready delivery. My daily toolset includes Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, which I use for Graphic Design, Concept Artistry, and detailed paintovers. I work confidently with Game Art creation, structured Game Asset production, and close collaboration with Game Design teams. I regularly handle 3D Design, 3D Rendering, and preparation of assets for Mobile Game projects, ensuring quality and performance are balanced. After more than 10 years as a Game Artist, with deep experience as a 3D Environment Artist, 3D Character Artist, and specialist in Animation, I bring both artistic vision and production discipline to every project. Whether you need a Game Artist to handle full visual production, environments built by an experienced 3D Environment Artist, characters crafted by a skilled 3D Character Artist, or polished Animation for gameplay, I deliver reliable, high-quality results tailored to real-world game development.
- Game
- Illustration
- Adobe Photoshop
- Character Design
- Adobe Illustrator
- Game Design
- Graphic Design
- 2D Animation
- 3D Modeling
- 3D Design
- Drawing
- Comic Art
- 2D Game Art
- Cartoon Art
- Concept Artistry
- Animation
- Unity
- Game Art
- Game Asset
- 3D Animation
Hanoi, Vietnam
🎮 Spine 2D Game Animator with 3+ years of experience creating game-ready animations for mobile games. I specialize in creating polished, responsive, and production-ready animations for Casual, Match-3, Puzzle, Tower Defense, Pet Simulation, and Midcore games. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🛠 WHAT I CAN HELP WITH ✅ Spine 2D Character Animation ✅ Creature & Pet Animation ✅ Combat & Skill Animation ✅ UI & UX Animation ✅ Object & Reward Animation ✅ Splash Art Animation ✅ Slot Game Animation ✅ Logo & Intro Animation ✅ VFX Animation Support ✅ Rigging & PSD Preparation ✅ Production-Ready Asset Delivery ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🏆 HIGHLIGHTS • 20+ Mobile Game Projects • Experience working with 5M+ download titles ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ⚙ WORKFLOW ✅ PSD Preparation ✅ Rigging ✅ Animation ✅ Polish & Optimization ✅ Export Preparation ✅ Implementation Support ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🤝 WHY CLIENTS WORK WITH ME ✔ Smooth and responsive game animations ✔ Clean rigs and organized Spine files ✔ Mobile-friendly optimization ✔ Strong communication and collaboration ✔ Reliable delivery and fast response ✔ Experience working closely with Game Designers, Artists, and Developers ✔ Understanding of real mobile game production pipelines ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🛠 TOOLS • Spine 2D • Adobe Photoshop • Adobe After Effects • Unity (Animation Integration Support) ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Whether you need a single animated character, UI feedback animations, slot symbols, splash art animation, or support for a complete game animation pipeline, I'd be happy to help. Feel free to send me a message and tell me about your project.
- Animation
- Spine 2D
- Character Animation
- 2D Animation
- UI Animation
- Mobile Game
- Game Art
- Game Design
- Visual Effects
- Adobe Photoshop
- Unity
- Adobe After Effects
- Character Design
- Motion Graphics
- Illustration
- Game Asset
- Graphic Design
- Game UI/UX Design
- 2D Game Art
- Game Development
São Leopoldo, Brazil
I’m a Unity Game Developer with 100+ Unity-based games, mobile games, video games, AR/VR applications, and interactive experiences built from scratch for startups, small businesses, and enterprise clients. As a Unity developer, I’ve worked on Game Development, Mobile Game Development, Video Game Software, AR & VR Development, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Photon Unity Networking, and cross-platform projects for iOS, Android, PC, Windows, Steam, and VR devices. 𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙄 𝘾𝙖𝙣 𝙃𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙔𝙤𝙪: 1️⃣ Unity Game Development: I build complete Unity games and mobile games with smooth gameplay mechanics, clean scenes, engaging UI, strong performance, and scalable project structure. 2️⃣ Mobile Game Development: I develop mobile games and interactive apps for iOS and Android using Unity and C#, making sure the game runs smoothly across smartphones, tablets, and mobile platforms. 3️⃣ AR/VR Development: I create AR applications, Augmented Reality experiences, Virtual Reality projects, and AR & VR interactive solutions for training, education, entertainment, simulation, and business use. 4️⃣ Online Multiplayer & Photon Unity Networking: I can integrate multiplayer features, real-time gameplay, user systems, matchmaking, and online game functionality using Photon Unity Networking and Unity multiplayer tools. 5️⃣ Bug Fixing, Optimization & Game Improvement: I fix bugs, clean up Unity projects, improve performance, reduce load times, optimize gameplay, and make existing games feel smoother, faster, and more polished. 6️⃣ Game Prototypes & Full Builds: I help turn ideas into playable game prototypes, MVPs, demos, and complete video games ready for testing, pitching, or launch. 𝙆𝙚𝙮 𝘼𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨: 🔹 Built 100+ Unity games, mobile games, AR/VR apps, and interactive applications. 🔹 Delivered a Unity mobile game with 50,000+ downloads. 🔹 Improved Unity game performance by up to 40% through debugging and optimization. 🔹 Integrated AR/VR features and Photon Unity Networking multiplayer systems in 20+ projects. 🔹 Built game prototypes that helped startups present their ideas, test gameplay, and attract investor interest. 🔹 Worked with designers, developers, and business teams to deliver polished, scalable Unity projects on time. 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙚: 🔹 Game Engines: Unity, Unity3D, Game Engine, Video Game Software 🔹 Game Development: Game Development, Mobile Game Development, Video Game, Game, Mobile Game 🔹 AR/VR: AR & VR, AR/VR Development, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, AR Applications, AR/VR Devices & Platforms 🔹 Multiplayer: Photon Unity Networking, online multiplayer, real-time gameplay systems 🔹 Platforms: iOS, Android, PC, Microsoft Windows, Steam, VR devices, smartphones, tablets 🔹 Tools & Languages: C#, Unity Editor, Visual Studio, Git, debugging tools, asset management 🔹 Services: Bug fixing, performance optimization, game prototypes, gameplay systems, UI, animations, project cleanup, and full Unity development The best way to start is with a free call and a quick review of your Unity game, mobile game, or AR/VR project needs. Send me a message, and I’ll help you figure out the best next step.
- Video Game
- Game
- Unity
- Mobile Game Development
- AR & VR
- Mobile Game
- Game Development
- Game Testing
- PC Game
- Game Prototype
- Game Controller
- Game Mechanics
- Game Customization
- AR & VR Applications
- AR & VR Development
- Game Engine
- Photon Unity Networking
- Augmented Reality
- AR Application
- Virtual Reality
Zagreb, Croatia
Experienced concept artist and illustrator with a flair for gaming and more! With exceptional hand-drawing skills, fast responsiveness and meticulously executed feedbacks. As a seasoned concept artist and illustrator immersed in the dynamic realm of art, I bring to the table a fusion of artistic talent, creative vision and a profound understanding for your needs. With a passion for bringing immersive worlds to life, I specialize in translating ideas into captivating visual representations. Key Skills and Expertise: * Conceptualization: proficient in translating abstract ideas and narratives into visually stunning concepts, I excel in creating characters, environments and props, that align seamlessly with the overarching vision of the project. * Visual Development: leveraging a diverse range of artistic styles and techniques, I possess a keen eye for detail and aesthetics, enabling me to craft compelling visuals that evoke emotion and intrigue. * Collaborative Approach: with a strong foundation in communication and teamwork, I thrive in collaborative environments where I can brainstorm ideas, iterate designs, and incorporate feedback from multidisciplinary teams to refine and enhance the creative vision of the project. * Technical Proficiency: equipped with proficiency in industry-standard software such as Adobe Photoshop, I am adept at utilizing digital tools to streamline the concept art or illustration and deliver high-quality assets within tight deadlines. * Adaptability and Innovation: I possess a proactive mindset towards experimentation and innovation, constantly pushing the boundaries of creativity to deliver fresh and innovative concepts that captivate audiences and set new standards for excellence. Experience Highlights: Contributed to the visual development for some of the biggest gaming companies in the world, collaborating closely with art directors, game designers, and fellow artists to create cohesive and visually stunning gaming experiences. Developed concept art and illustration for diverse genres ranging from fantasy and sci-fi, horror and steampunk to cartoony or stylized and demonstrating versatility and adaptability in catering to the unique requirements of each project. Please check a quick brief of my portfolio highlights. Let's Connect: If you're seeking a passionate and versatile artist to breathe life into your project, I'd love to discuss how my skills and experience align with your vision. Let's collaborate and embark on an exciting art journey!
- Concept Artistry
- Illustration
- Storyboarding
- Hand-Drawn Style
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Character Design
- Drawing
- Book Illustration
- Game Background & Environment
- 2D Game Art
- Sketching
- Graphic Design
- 2D Drawing
- Digital Illustration
Kiev, Ukraine
Hello fellow UpWorkers! 👋 I'm an Art Director at RetroStyle Games, a leading game art outsourcing studio with over 15 years of experience in game development and visual production. Our talented team of 200+ professional 2D/3D game artists, animators, and designers is here to bring your vision to life with stunning visuals and production-level quality. We provide full-cycle game art production services, including: 🎨 2D Game Art 🎨 3D Game Art 🎨 Game Design 🖌️ Game UI/UX Design 🖌️ Concept Art 🖌️ Character Design (2D/3D) 🖌️ Environment Design 🖌️ Isometric Art 🖌️ Pixel Art & Voxel Art 🖌️ Card Game Artwork 🖌️ Casual Game Art 🖌️ Stylized & Realistic Art Styles 🌀 2D Animation (Spine, Frame-by-frame) 🌀 3D Animation & Rigging 🌀 VFX & Technical Art for Games 🧱 3D Modeling (Low Poly, High Poly) 🧱 3D Sculpting 🧱 3D Texturing (PBR & Stylized) 🧱 3D Rendering & LookDev 🎮 Unity Game Art Integration 🎮 Unreal Engine Asset Creation 🔧 Level Design & Scene Assembly Our Tools & Technologies: We’re highly proficient in all major game art production software, including: ⚙️ Blender ⚙️ 3Ds Max ⚙️ Autodesk Maya ⚙️ ZBrush ⚙️ Adobe Photoshop / Illustrator / After Effects ⚙️ Spine / DragonBones ⚙️ Substance Painter / Designer ⚙️ Unity ⚙️ Unreal Engine 5 ⚙️ Marmoset Toolbag ⚙️ Figma / Sketch for UI/UX Clients & Collaborations: We’ve proudly worked with top-tier companies such as: 🕹️ Ubisoft 🕹️ KING (Candy Crush) 🕹️ Zynga 🕹️ 11bit Studios 🕹️ Relic Entertainment 🕹️ CookApps 🕹️ Space Ape Games 🕹️ ...and many more industry leaders. Our reputation is built on delivering stylized and polished assets, consistently meeting production deadlines, and adapting to different game genres including casual, hyper-casual, RPG, strategy, simulation, MMO, platformers, and mobile free-to-play games. Our Own Game Dev Background: We're not just an art outsourcing studio - we also develop our own games. With 15+ self-published mobile titles and 80+ million downloads, we know how to create art that doesn't just look good, but also performs well in the market. Our recent cross-platform release on Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and Mobile gives us a unique insider's perspective on what great production-ready game art looks like at every stage of development. Why Work With Us? We deeply care about the success of your game. Whether you're an indie studio or an AAA publisher, we offer: ✅ Fast and flexible scaling of art teams ✅ Deep understanding of production pipelines ✅ Art style matching ✅ Technical support and art direction ✅ Transparent communication and reliability ✅ Dedicated project managers and art leads We’re passionate about pushing the limits of visual storytelling and helping our partners build unforgettable gaming experiences. 🎯 Let’s create something incredible together. Message me if you're looking for reliable, high-quality, and deadline-oriented game art production. We’d be happy to help your project stand out in the crowded market.
- 3D Animation
- Character Design
- Unreal Engine
- Game Art
- 3D Game Art
- 2D Game Art
- 2D Animation
- 3D Modeling
- Concept Design
- 2D Art
- Animation
- Game UI/UX Design
- Unity
- Illustration
- Game Design
Rajkot, India
Hello :) I am Suraj Renuka. With over 12 years of experience in creating captivating 2D and 3D game art, animations, Pixel arts and stunning mobile game icons, I specialize in transforming creative concepts into high-quality visual experiences. - 2D Game Art & Animation - Pixel arts and spritesheet animations - Mascot logo and Branding - Animated stickers and Emojis I have a strong passion for delivering designs that not only look great but also enhance the user experience. My expertise includes: 2D Graphics & Animations: Bringing game characters, assets, and environments to life with clean and vivid designs. Mobile Game Icons: Crafting unique, eye-catching icons that reflect the essence of the game. Pixel Art: Creating retro, nostalgic pixel art that resonates with players and fits perfectly into your game’s aesthetic. Mascot Logo Design & Branding: Designing memorable mascots and logos that embody your brand’s personality, and delivering complete branding solutions to make your business stand out. Animated Stickers and Emojis Why choose me? I’m committed to delivering designs that not only look great but also serve a purpose—whether it's improving user experience, enhancing game visuals, or creating a strong brand identity. Fast communication, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of client needs are what set me apart. Let’s collaborate to bring your next project to life!
- Vector Graphic
- Vector Art
- Bitmapped Graphic
- Adobe Illustrator
- Animation
- Retro & Vintage Style
- 2D Illustration
- Icon Design
- Adobe Photoshop
- 2D Game Art
- Game Design
- Pixel Art
- 2D Animation
- Game Art
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