Hello,

Cognito Labs is a growing indie game studio  currently developing horror and cozy games in Unreal Engine, with our upcoming titles planned for release on Steam.

We are looking for 3D artists who want to grow with us long term and help shape the visual identity of our games.

Our projects focus on:

• Atmospheric horror games
• Small cozy games
• Stylized visuals and unique mechanics

Current progress:

• 3 playable prototypes 
• Core gameplay systems already implemented
• Studio branding and creative direction established
• Expanding team with a long-term roadmap

What we need help with:

• Characters and creatures
• Environment assets
• Props and worldbuilding
• Texturing and materials
• Animations

Style inspirations include:

• PS2-era aesthetics
• Atmospheric horror and cozy worlds

Compensation:
Weekly compensation depending on the project, including flat-rate payments + revenue share 

We’re looking for artists who:

• Want to grow alongside a studio
• Enjoy indie game development
• Like horror, cozy, or experimental games
• Want portfolio pieces and long-term collaboration opportunities

If interested, reply below with:

• Portfolio/examples
• Discord username
• The type of games or art you enjoy creating

Thanks.

Hi there I'm interested in your project  

Portfolio: https://www.behance.net/Illustrythan
Discord: @Notrythan
I like 3d horror and 3d platformer games

Hey there, I am interested in making indie games and will collaborate as Game Designer / Level Designer role.

Here is my portfolio link https://pyxwin.framer.website/
Discord @pyxwin

Hi! 

I am an 3d artist and I am interested in your project and working on you. I can make environment models, hard-surface models, different props. All can be made in horror-style, for example some of my works are there(renders): https://www.artstation.com/dalinn . Also can make different weapons. 

My links: 

alicsantrcoles@gmail.com - google mail

megamen228 - discord account

Also I enjoy to make something scary, with deep meaning, environment design. 

discord: .hakashikatake
here is our portfolio: https://www.stopwatchgames.com/hire-us
we can help you many almost any type of 3d art!

Hi Cognito Labs!
My name's Adriana, maybe this could be off-topic, but I am an Italian freelance video game localizer and if you’re considering expanding your games (when they will be ready or in future) to additional languages, I’d be happy to help with Italian localization, including in-game text, UI, store page...^^
If you are interested you can contact me on Discord: adry_00_ or by email: adry00wolf@gmail.com 
I hope to cooperate with you in future and good luck with your games! ^^

hi 

I am an 3D weapon & prop artist specializing in realistic and tactical game assets for Unreal Engine. Also creating cinematic trailers and AI-assisted visuals.”

ArtStation

discord : kimrito_off_

Hi im interested on your project and i would love to be part of your team :) i like doing 3D props and environment

Portfolio: https://www.artstation.com/merds598

Discord: _merda

Hi im interested on your project and i would love to be part of your team :) i like doing 3D props and environment

Portfolio: https://www.artstation.com/merds598

Discord: _merda

Hello,

Here's our 3D Art gallery: https://oraystudios.com/portfolio.html?id=20

Some 3D Animations here: https://oraystudios.com/portfolio.html?id=36

More 3D Animations & Videos: https://oraystudios.com/portfolio.html?id=30

You can contact us through our website, or here:

Email: kobra(at)oraystudios(dot)com

Discord: kobra_oraystudios

Hey! 

I am available in helping you with environment, assets, and texturing. 

In regard to the PS2 style you are looking for, here are some examples that I have done that may match your vision. Hope to hear from you soon!

PS1 Lawson with Mt. Fuji :: Behance

Editing AE86 EXPERIMENT :: Behance

Discord: jsttn

I'm The Chromatic, Dragon Egg Studio's lead 2D and 3D artist. Horror and cozy games sharing a studio is an interesting combination — and PS2-era aesthetics specifically is a visual language I find genuinely compelling. That era's approach to environment density, creature design within polygon budgets, and color grading for atmosphere: it's a distinct craft that holds up as intentional style rather than technical limitation.

I cover the full visual pipeline — concept, 3D modeling, texturing, materials, rigging, and animation — which means you get consistent visual direction from the first rough model through final delivery, without coordinating between separate specialists. The studio behind Temple Run 2 is my home base, and the caliber of work that shipped from Dragon Egg sets the bar I bring to every contract.

You'd be working with me directly — not handed off to a junior artist once the pitch is done. I'll see your project's visual direction through from character concepting to polished asset delivery, and I won't be rotated out mid-production without your knowledge. Looking for a long-term collaboration fit is the right instinct: the projects where I do my best work are the ones where the art direction can develop over time rather than being handed off in batches. The studio's resources behind me means that if scope expands or the visual direction shifts, there's depth to draw on — without the overhead of bringing a whole additional team onto your payroll.

Ready to discuss scope, which assets you need first, and what the production timeline looks like.

— The Chromatic / Dragon Egg Studio

campaign@dragonegg.studio

855-DragEgg (855-372-4344) ext. 1

dragonegg.studio

Greetings, I am a 3D artist with experience in the full asset creation pipeline for props and environments in video games in a stylized PS1/PS2 inspired aesthetic. I have experience creating and setting up models for my own retro FPS game which is itself in a PS2 inspired visual style with heavy use of stylized shaders. I would be happy to work with you long term as part of your team. I really enjoy working on experimental media and unique art styles, especially atmospheric horror. I am also proficient with Unreal Engine, and can swiftly shift my strong fundamental skills to other engines as well, and can directly collaborate with the developers and have a strong understanding of rendering systems and can work with material graphs of the engine, having worked with Forward Shading for my own game.
Here's my portfolio: https://xpens.artstation.com/
My discord is der_grammatikritter. 

Hey! 

https://www.artstation.com/junior_amaris

discord: junior_47883

Hello! I am very interested in your horror and cozy projects as I specialize in 3D character sculpting and environment worldbuilding for stylized aesthetics. Please note that I work exclusively on a fixed flat rate payment basis and do not participate in revenue share models. I am looking for a long-term collaboration to help shape the visual identity of your games using my experience in the full production pipeline. Since you already have playable prototypes could you share the technical requirements for the first set of characters or creatures you need?|

DISCORD: bimplee

MY PAST WORK: https://www.artstation.com/i_am_piper5

Hey,
https://www.artstation.com/omar-sami
Work by omar sam

discord: 0omar

Hello here is my portfolio and Discord  ID:

https://www.artstation.com/goranstanisic

goranstanisic3d#1816

I enjoy creating character art...

Hello, I am an experienced animator/rigger...If you still need this role pls add me on Discord: visceralgames and I will send you an animation reel there

Hi, I am 3d Environment and Technical artist looking for an internship 

Here is my portfolio:  https://youtu.be/ikSRyW0-EHA

and my discord username: @nerium1252

I enjoy creating backgrounds but I tend to focus more on being surrounded by passionate people