Hire the best Game Artists

Game artists are responsible for the overall art direction of a video game. Whether you need someone to sketch character art for a virtual card game or stylize the user interface (UI) for a mobile puzzle game, game artists are here to help. 

So how do you hire game artists? What follows are some tips for finding top game artists on Upwork.

As you’re browsing available game art professionals, it can be helpful to develop a shortlist of the independent contractors you may want to interview. You can screen profiles on criteria such as:

• Game genre. Adventure, fantasy, horror, or space? You want a game artist who can create art that will fit with your video game setting. 
• Project experience. Screen candidate profiles for specific skills and experience (e.g., designing skins for 3D character models in a battle royale game).
• Feedback. Check reviews from past clients for glowing testimonials or red flags that can tell you what it’s like to work with a particular game artist.

With a clear picture of your ideal game artist in mind, it’s time to write that job post. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for an independent contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project. 

An effective game art job post should include: 

• Scope of work: From concept art to setting design, list all the deliverables you’ll need. 
• Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project. 
• Background: If you prefer experience with certain game types, design tools, or technologies, mention this here. 
• Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

Ready to create visually stunning character designs, environments, and other elements for your video game? Log in and post your game art job on Upwork today.