Game art outsourcing is a convenient and fast way to find all the external expertise you require. You don't need to hire new specialists full-time and can stop cooperating with the outsourcing team after the project is complete. Moreover, with a reliable outsourcing partner, you can easily find relevant specialists in any area, whether you have a 2D or 3D game.

Art outsourcing services can be different and depend on your needs. Generally, game studios outsource concept art creation, level crafting, visualization of in-game environments, characters, and objects, or UI/UX design for their projects.

The final game art outsourcing price depends on various factors like the project's complexity and timeline. The level of your team's experience and their hourly rates will influence the budget considerably. If you want an estimate for your case, contact our team.

You should consider a number of factors before you start cooperating with a game art outsourcing company. First, take a look at their portfolio, and whether they've worked with art styles you're interested in. An experienced, professional studio should have good reviews and testimonials from previous clients. Plus, if a company has a strong reputation, some of its clients may be well-known game studios. Finally, any game art outsource company shouldn't be overbooked to dedicate your project enough time.

As you work on developing the art for your game, you may need to outsource different types of art. Below, we've listed some of the types of art you might need: Concept Art Concept art is the first step in creating the artwork for your game. Concept artists create basic sketches of the different elements that will be involved in your game's art production pipeline. These sketches are a guideline for the rest of the team to follow, so that the game has a unified visual style. The goal of concept art is to create and explore different ideas for the game's artwork early on, and to discard bad ideas to get to the best ones. Finding the right ideas is essential, as good concept art can result in excellent game art. Characters Character creation involves creating both human and non-human characters for the game. Every in-game character is created by character artists, from the main character to the enemy NPCs. These artists need to have a deep understanding of anatomy, including facial features, in order to produce realistic characters. They must also understand how different features affect players' perceptions of the characters. Environments Environmental artists create the different environments in the game, such as snowy mountain ranges, grasslands, and deserts. They are responsible for creating the game world that the game designers have imagined, and must have a deep knowledge of different geographic elements and in-game terrains. Props Props are the different objects and items in the game, from potions and weapons to non-interactable items. Textures Texturing artists create the textures for 3D models. They work closely with 3D artists to create the visual output required for the game. They must be able to work with real-world references, and may be required to replicate these references or alter them to suit the visual style of the game. Lighting Lighting artists create the game's lighting based on the design of the scene and the position of the moon. They use light strategically to highlight elements in the scene that should be highlighted and to omit things that should be omitted. They must be adept at using different types of lighting, such as directional lights, spotlights, and point lights, based on scene requirements. UI UI artists create the game's user interface according to design principles. They must consider the intention of the UI, as well as its aesthetics. Good UI artists are familiar with information architecture, color theory, and the need for the interface to be intuitive. They place each element in the interface, from buttons to the navigation bar, based on user-friendliness and the wireframe.