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Ahtasham U.

Lahore, Pakistan

$30/hr
4.5
35 jobs

๐๐จ๐ง๐ฃ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ! I'm a game development studio founder operating on Upwork to take on select high-impact projects. A high-performance game development team with 10+ years of industry experience, backed by ๐Ÿ“๐ŸŽ+ ๐ฌ๐ž๐š๐ฌ๐จ๐ง๐ž๐ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง๐œ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐ข๐ง๐  ๐”๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ, ๐ ๐š๐ฆ๐ž ๐๐ž๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ, ๐Ÿ๐ƒ/๐Ÿ‘๐ƒ ๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฌ, ๐š๐ง๐ข๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ, ๐š๐ง๐ ๐๐€ ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ž๐œ๐ข๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฌ. The team specializes in delivering high-quality 2D and 3D games across PC, Android, iOS, AR, and VR platforms, with 1500+ successfully completed game projects. From casual and multiplayer titles to immersive AR/VR experiences, every project is driven by strong gameplay design, visual excellence, clear communication, and reliable on-time delivery ensuring measurable value for clients and engaging experiences for players. ๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐ž ๐‡๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ: โ€ข ๐๐ฅ๐š๐ญ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐ฌ: iOS, Android, PC/Desktop, Console, Web, Browser-based games, Facebook, AR & VR โ€ข ๐†๐š๐ฆ๐ž ๐„๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ฌ: Unity, Unreal Engine, Cocos Creator, Roblox Studio, Three.js โ€ข ๐†๐š๐ฆ๐ž ๐†๐ž๐ง๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ: Hyper-Casual, Shooting, Simulation, Combat, MMORPGs, Fighting & Multiplayer games โ€ข ๐†๐š๐ฆ๐ž ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ง & ๐”๐—: Complete game design, character creation, UI/UX, asset and level design โ€ข ๐€๐ซ๐ญ & ๐€๐ง๐ข๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง: High-quality 2D art, detailed 3D modeling, environments, and smooth animations โ€ข ๐Œ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ข๐ฉ๐ฅ๐š๐ฒ๐ž๐ซ ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ: Real-time and turn-based multiplayer gameplay systems โ€ข ๐’๐ƒ๐Š & ๐’๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ฆ ๐ˆ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ: Ads monetization, in-app purchases (IAP), analytics, localization & third-party SDKs โ€ข ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐œ๐ค๐œ๐ก๐š๐ข๐ง & ๐–๐ž๐›๐Ÿ‘ ๐†๐š๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ : NFT-based games, in-game economies, and decentralized game applications Every project is designed to deliver beyond your vision, crafting games that impress both you and your players. With transparent communication, on-time delivery, and a focus on real business value, we ensure that every collaboration is smooth, rewarding, and successful. ๐–๐ก๐ฒ ๐–๐ž ๐’๐ญ๐š๐ง๐ ๐Ž๐ฎ๐ญ: ๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž๐ ๐“๐ž๐š๐ฆ: 50+ skilled developers, designers, artists, and QA specialists with 10+ years in game development. ๐„๐ง๐-๐ญ๐จ-๐„๐ง๐ ๐’๐จ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ: Full-cycle game development from concept and prototyping to launch and post-release support. ๐๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ & ๐๐ž๐ซ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž: Polished visuals, smooth gameplay, and optimized performance with reliable on-time delivery. ๐‚๐ฅ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐ญ-๐‚๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐œ ๐€๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐š๐œ๐ก: Transparent communication, agile workflows, and focus on your business goals and player satisfaction. My Team and I deliver Solutions that solve problems, deliver real results, and provide value to your business. Every project is executed with ๐ฉ๐ซ๐ž๐œ๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง, ๐œ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ, ๐š๐ง๐ ๐š ๐œ๐ฅ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐ญ-๐Ÿ๐ข๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐š๐œ๐ก.

  • Unity
  • Game Development
  • Mobile Game Development
  • Blockchain, NFT & Cryptocurrency
  • 3D Modeling
  • Game Design
  • Game UI/UX Design
  • Unreal Engine
  • Mobile Game
  • Online Multiplayer
  • Game Art
  • Blender
  • C#
  • HTML5
  • WebGL
  • AR & VR
  • Photon Unity Networking
  • Performance Optimization
  • Game Development Bug Fix
  • Game Prototype
Sang N.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

$15/hr
5.0
6 jobs

๐—›๐—ถ, ๐—œโ€™๐—บ ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ก๐—ด๐˜‚๐˜†๐—ฒ๐—ป - ๐—ฎ ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—จ๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—˜๐—ป๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐Ÿด+ ๐˜†๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐˜€-๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ฒ๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—ฏ๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐˜€๐˜†๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—บ๐˜€ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฒ, ๐—ฃ๐—– ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ท๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—บ๐˜‚๐—น๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜†๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ท๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜€.. ๐Ÿš€๐—ฆ๐˜†๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—บ๐˜€-๐—™๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—”๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ I help teams build complex game logic without creating technical debt. From designing modular core systems to implementing high-performance multiplayer architectures using Photon Fusion (State Sync, Client-Side Prediction, and Lag Compensation). ๐Ÿง  ๐—›๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐—œ ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ My work focuses on clean architecture, practical SOLID principles, and maintainable codebases that support both fast iteration and long-term development. ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ **๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—œ ๐—•๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ท๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜** โ€ข Unity development for 2D & 3D games (Match-3, Casual, Simulation) โ€ข Advanced Multiplayer Implementation: Specialized in Photon Fusion โ€ข Rapid prototyping with a clear path to production โ€ข Clean, readable C# code using MVC / modular architecture โ€ข Performance optimization (memory profiling, texture atlasing, UI optimization) โ€ข Custom Unity editor tools to improve team and content workflow ๐Ÿ“ฆ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ท๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—˜๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ Iโ€™ve contributed to 10+ commercial game projects, working closely with designers, artists, and backend teams to deliver reliable builds that are easy to maintain and extend. ๐Ÿค ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฆ๐˜๐˜†๐—น๐—ฒ I value clear communication, realistic timelines, and code quality that holds up even after handoff. ๐ŸŽฏ ๐—š๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ฑ ๐—™๐—ถ๐˜ ๐—œ๐—ณ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ก๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ A senior Unity developer who can architect robust game systems, craft deep mechanics, and build scalable foundations for long-term production. ๐—–๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ง๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜€ โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ"I hired Sang back in November for rapid prototyping, and he was excellent right out of the gate. When I moved into building the full game and all the underlying systems, I brought him on for that as well, and heโ€™s been outstanding. He really knows Unity at a high level, especially on the systems side. He handles complex work with confidence, learns quickly, and consistently steps up to tough challenges instead of avoiding them. On top of that, heโ€™s a pleasure to work with. Polite, reliable, strong work ethic, and always ready to go. I trusted my gut when I chose Sang from a strong group of candidates, and I have zero regrets. It was the right decision. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a skilled and dependable developer." โ€” David Eagle

  • Game
  • Unity
  • C#
  • Game Development
  • Mobile Game
  • iOS Development
  • Firebase
  • WebGL
  • ARCore
  • Game Mechanics
  • AR Application
  • Front-End Development
  • Back-End Development
  • Photon Unity Networking
  • Multiplayer
Mario K.

Prilep, North Macedonia

$40/hr
4.9
910 jobs

Music Production I am Mario, (stage-name Mario Eddie), and I'm a world-renowned DJ/Producer/Sound Engineer. I have ghost-produced hundreds of tracks of a lot of famous artists of many different genres. My music production skills and services specialize in: โ€ข Original track producing/Music writing/Ghost Producing โ€ข Mix/Mastering โ€ข Loops, Samples and Instruments โ€ข Podcast editing, clean up and mastering (including intros and outros) โ€ข Voiceover editing, recording, noise reduction and mastering โ€ข Film music/TV/Youtube Audio/Game audio editing and sound design After I deliver the work, on the agreed schedule , you will own exclusive rights to all of the work I do. My determination for providing exceptional work is only surpassed by my strong will to achieve the creative vision of my clients. That is the reason I am ahead of my competition and why I have exceeded my clients; expectations time after time. I was a warm-up DJ for some of the most famous DJs in the world, including Roger Sanchez, R3hab, Justin Mylo, and Romeo Blanco. With more than 10 years of experience, I have performed at numerous famous festivals all across Europe. I have been releasing music for music labels such as The Realm Label, Lithuania HQ, Groovack Music, Canaan Digital Records, CODEEP until I finally signed a deal with Hot Fingers Records. My attention to detail is excellent and my precision is impeccable. I am available for both one-off and ongoing long-term jobs. I take pride in the quality and responsiveness of my service, ensuring that my clients receive precisely what they are looking for in a timely fashion.

  • FL Studio
  • Music Composition
  • Ableton Live
  • Video Game Music
  • Vocal Music
  • Music
  • Music Placement
  • Audio Production
  • Audio Mastering
  • Spatial Audio Mixing
  • Sound Mixing
  • Bass Guitar
Sofiia G.

Odessa, Ukraine

$30/hr
5.0
94 jobs

2D/3D/Spine animation Dear clients, glad to see you on my page! My name is Sofia and I am a professional artist with over 10 years of drawing experience. In addition to many courses and mentorships, I graduated from art school in 11 classes as well as a BA at the Polytechnic University of Valencia in Illustration and Design. I have a clear understanding of the basics in drawing. I offer: - concept art - key art - book cover - 2D art and illustrations - poster designs - children's art - comics I work in various styles such as AAA game style, casual art style, semi-realistic style, manga and anime. Usually i prefer to work in Photoshop, Blender and Illustrator. I am communicative and always in touch for new projects and ideas! Let's create together!

  • 2D Art
  • Landscape Illustration
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Illustration
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Concept Artistry
  • Character Design
  • Vector Art
  • Blender
  • Fantasy
  • 2D Game Art
  • 3D Design
  • 2D Design
  • Game Design
  • Book Cover
Hugo U.

Bogota, Colombia

$30/hr
5.0
17 jobs

Hi! Iโ€™m Hugo Urueรฑa, a passionate and experienced Game Designer, Developer, and Producer with over a decade of expertise in the video game industry. As the founder and leader of Atomic Studio, I collaborate with an outstanding team of professionals dedicated to delivering high-quality, engaging, and innovative games across multiple platforms. Why Work with Me and Atomic Studio? Our studio specializes in creating unforgettable gaming experiences tailored to your vision. Whether educational games, interactive applications, or entertainment-focused projects, we combine creativity, technical expertise, and strategic design to bring ideas to life. Highlights of My Career and Achievements: Award-Winning Projects: DekaDence: Recognized as the Best Game in Latin America at the Huawei Developers AppUs and awarded at the Huawei Developers Challenge Colombia. Camusi Camusi: Best Early Childhood Application at ComKids 2018 (Brazil). TIMO: Government award for video game development (Crea Digital 2018, Colombia). Viajeros del Pentagrama: 2017 Ingenuity Award for excellence in musical learning tools. Pombo Mรกgico: 2015 Ingenuity Award for its innovative augmented reality approach to reading. Expertise Across Platforms: From Android and iOS to PC, Mac, and Roblox, our projects span a variety of platforms, ensuring flexibility and adaptability to meet your needs. A Proven Team: Atomic Studio isnโ€™t just about meโ€”itโ€™s about a team of highly skilled designers, developers, artists, and storytellers who excel in crafting exceptional games and interactive experiences. Letโ€™s Build Something Amazing Together! If youโ€™re looking for a partner who combines industry expertise, award-winning innovation, and a team ready to take your project to the next level, letโ€™s talk! Weโ€™re excited to bring your vision to life with creativity, precision, and a passion for gaming.

  • HTML5
  • Unity
  • Mobile Game
  • Game Development
  • PC Game
  • Game Design
  • Unreal Engine
  • Fortnite
Lakhbir L.

Jalandhar, India

$30/hr
5.0
13 jobs

Game Developer & Designer Iโ€™m a senior game developer and designer with 11+ years of experience and close to 100 shipped projects across mobile, PC, WebGL, AR, and VR platforms. I help clients build: โ€ข 2D & 3D games โ€ข AR/VR applications and training simulators โ€ข Multiplayer systems โ€ข Mobile games for iOS and Android โ€ข WebGL experiences โ€ข Game optimization and bug fixing Most of my recent work includes Meta Quest VR apps, multiplayer games, and industrial/medical VR simulations. I work with Gamensoft Studio, so I can also provide designers, artists, animators, and additional developers when needed. Tech Stack: Unity, C#, Photon, PlayFab, AR Foundation, OpenXR, Meta Quest SDK, Firebase, Mirror Networking, WebGL, Git If you need a reliable Game developer (Unity | Unreal | Roblox | Defold) to build, improve, or complete a game project, feel free to message me. Lakhbir

  • Unity
  • C#
  • Game Development
  • Mobile Game Development
  • Augmented Reality
  • Virtual Reality
  • WebGL
  • PC Game
  • Metaverse
  • Mobile Game
  • Meta Quest
  • Game Design
  • Photon Unity Networking
  • Unreal Engine
  • Multiplayer
  • Game Consultation
  • Online Multiplayer
  • Blender
  • Gamification
  • Software Consultation

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How to Hire Top Game Art Specialists

How to hire 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.

How to shortlist game art professionals

As youโ€™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 itโ€™s like to work with a particular game artist.

How to write an effective game art job post

With a clear picture of your ideal game artist in mind, itโ€™s time to write that job post. Although you donโ€™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 theyโ€™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 youโ€™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.

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GAME ART SPECIALISTS FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is game art?

Game art refers to the aesthetic aspects of video game development. Game artists design the objects, character models, settings, and environments that make up a video game. 

Hereโ€™s a quick overview of the skills you should look for in game art professionals:

  • Game art design
  • Digital illustration
  • UI/UX design
  • Concept artistry
  • 2D/3D design, modeling, and rendering

Why hire game artists?

The trick to finding top game artists is to identify your needs. Are you looking for an artist to sketch concept art for a fantasy role-playing game (RPG)? Do you require experience with 3D modeling software such as Maya? 

The cost of your project will depend largely on your scope of work and the specific skills needed to bring your project to life. 

How much does it cost to hire a game artist?

Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.

  • An experienced game artist may command higher fees but also work faster, have more-specialized areas of expertise, and deliver higher-quality work.
  • A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their game art more competitively. 

Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project.