Hi,

I'm developing,a top-down / high-three-quarter-view engineering colony simulation in Unity.

I'm looking for a 2D artist/animator to create the game's astronaut character. The game has a clean, colourful, illustrated sci-fi style with strong outlines rather than realistic artwork. Cartoony ish.

The character will be viewed fairly small in-game from a high three-quarter/top-down perspective, so readability and strong silhouette are more important than tiny detail. They will have 2-3 little hand held items.

I'm currently looking for quotes/pricing, rather than setting a budget before I know what this type of work normally costs.

Likely work required

• Design/final artwork for one astronaut character based on supplied visual references/style direction 

 • Idle animation 

 • Walking animation 

 • Mining/working animation 

 • Building/repair/tool-use animation • 

Additional small animations may be commissioned once the core set is established

 • Game-ready transparent PNG sprite sheets/frames suitable for Unity 

 • Editable/source files

This is a paid commercial commission.

I need the agreement to provide me with exclusive, perpetual worldwide commercial rights and assignment of copyright in the final commissioned artwork/animation, including the right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt and distribute it as part of the game and its marketing/promotional material.

The artist can be credited in the game. Portfolio display can also be agreed.

If interested, please send:

• portfolio/examples of character animation 

 • your preferred animation method/workflow 

 • an approximate quote or rate 

 • what is included in that price 

 • approximate turnaround time

The game is already in development and I can provide screenshots, art direction, colour palette and character references privately.

Thanks!

Hi Kate, Just saw your post and I would love to work with you! The clean, top down sci fi style sounds super fun, and making sure the character has a strong, readable silhouette in-game is definitely right up my alley. I’d be happy to show you my general portfolio along with a few relevant examples tailored to what you’re looking for For pricing, my basic character design usually runs around $220–$250. As for the animations, the cost depends on how many seconds or frames you need for each clip, but we can definitely work through the details together everything is negotiable based on the complexity! It’d probably be easiest to chat through everything over Discord so we can easily share references and keep the conversation going smoothly. Discord: anhhuylt9090

Hi Kate,

Before quoting, would you consider an openly AI-assisted SVG cutout-animation workflow, with transparent PNG frames/sheets and editable vector/animation source?

Your requirement for exclusive rights and copyright assignment needs clarification first. I can only offer a transfer of rights actually held, and cannot guarantee exclusive copyright in every AI-assisted element.

If that limitation fits your commission, could you share a style reference and the number of movement directions? I would then quote a small paid pilot with agreed files, price and payment terms before proposing the full animation set. This is an eligibility inquiry; I am not presenting an existing character-animation portfolio or promising the complete commission.

Could you send me your Discord so I can share all the details with you there?

Hi! I saw your post and I’m interested in applying as a 2D animator. I can create the astronaut character and the animations you are  looking for. I’m sharing some of my previous work for you to check.

My portfolio https://www.artstation.com/artwork/P46x61

My discord gustavohn3773

Hello there, I read your post about needing a 2D artist and animator for your Unity colony simulation game to create a stylized, cartoony-ish astronaut character with custom animations like mining, building and walking. I specialize in clean, readable sprite sheets and smooth character workflows tailored perfectly for top-down indie games. Since you're looking for pricing and quotes right now what is your preferred timeframe for completing this core character animation set?

DISCORD: bimplee

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

Hi Kate, Your astronaut character concept sounds like a great fit, especially the clean, colourful sci-fi direction and animation-focused gameplay.

I would be interested in discussing the character design, animation set, and Unity-ready delivery with you. Since the final scope can affect the pricing, feel free to message me with the references, screenshots, and art direction so we can go over the details first.

I would be happy to work around your vision and provide a clear quote once I understand the full requirements. Looking forward to hearing from you
Here is my discord name: Kenith0886

Hello Clickclickkate,
I’m a character illustrator/animator and I would love to work with you. My method of animation is Spine 2D.
Here is part of my portfolio that’s the closest to this commission: https://chianim.artstation.com/projects/8ve4X6
Here is the main portfolio: https://chianim.artstation.com/
Although my illustration style doesn’t normally include outlines, I’d be happy to add for your commission.

Rates:
Character design: $250
Includes 2 angles of the ¾ top down view if the character is symmetrical because you can reuse them to face 4 directions. Otherwise it’s an extra $40 per angle.

• Turnaround 1-2 days

Character pose design with tools - $50 per tool

• Includes 2 angles
• Turnaround 1-2 days

Idle animation (including all angles)

• $50 basic idle
• $40 with each tool
• Turnaround 1-2 days

If this is okay with you, my Discord is: chianim

Hope to work with you,

Kind regards,
Chi

Hi! I’m interested in working on the astronaut character and animation set for your Unity colony simulation. I’m a 2D + 3D artist, and my work includes game character art and animation. Your clean, colourful, cartoony sci-fi direction sounds like a great fit, and I’d be happy to discuss the animation workflow, scope, quote, and turnaround.
Portfolio: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/gw0qdQ 
Discord: code._.phantomstudio.

Hey! I’m interested in the 2D character artist/animator role. I mainly do 2D game art and animation and would love to work on the astronaut character and animations. I can also share a relevant character animation sample. Happy to discuss the quote, workflow and turnaround!
Here’s portfolio: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/o0JwxO
Discord: janson899

Hi! I came across your post about the astronaut character for your Unity colony sim.

The combination of a clean illustrated style, strong silhouette, and high three-quarter camera angle sounds like a pretty specific art direction, especially with the mining and building animations needing to stay readable at a small in-game scale.

Are you still collecting artist quotes at the moment? I’m currently connecting indie developers with artists and animators, so I may be able to point you toward someone whose portfolio fits the style you're after.

Also, are you open to reviewing different animation workflows, or do you already have a preferred approach for the sprite animations?

You can reach me on Discord: brandon_c0569.

Hi! Is this request still open? I’d be happy to help if you’re still looking for someone. Feel free to reply here, or you can reach me on Discord for a more detailed discussion.

If you have any other projects or requests you need help with, I’d also be happy to take a look. 

You can add me up on discord so that i can give me some of my portfolio and see if it works for you buddy. 

Discord: flex12690