Game Character Design Services

The development of concept art for game characters and character design in general are processes of creating the visual representation and aesthetics of a character in alignment with their role in the game, their backstory, personality, and so on.

People working on character design for narrative-driven games typically base their work on:

1. The game design document (what characters will do in the game world: their weapons, role in the team, faction/affiliation in the game);
2. Technical design requirements (e.g., budget/time constraints, or decisions about the character’s clothing—such as which parts can be easily animated).

• Conceptualization. Discussions with the narrative designer, game designer, art director, and client about who the characters are in the game world, their personality and backstory, how they relate to or represent the player’s characters, and their relationships with other characters in the game. At this stage, concept artists create concept art for each character we plan to develop.
• Drawing – Modeling – Texturing. The art director and character artists create 3D models in line with the style, character backstory, and world discussed in the first stage. The result is 3D models (or 2D models).
• Rigging – Animation. Everything we discussed about how the character should be represented in their movements, both in various actions and at rest. We ensure our animations are smooth and natural; easily readable; seamlessly integrated into the game world; and create anticipation.
• Rendering – Preparation for Import into the Game Engine. Our technical artist ensures seamless integration of artistic assets with our characters into the game.

Outsourcing character development to our company’s artists can offer numerous benefits:

1. Time Savings: Outsourcing saves time that would otherwise be spent on recruiting and training in-house specialists. This is especially critical for projects with tight deadlines.
2. Cost Reduction: Hiring external specialists can be more cost-effective than maintaining a permanent team of artists, particularly for small studios or companies with limited budgets.
3. Access to Expertise: Our company can provide experienced artists with deep knowledge of character development for games, ensuring high-quality work.
4. Resource Management Flexibility: Outsourcing allows easy scaling of the team based on project needs, adding or reducing specialists as required.
5. Focus on Key Project Aspects: Outsourcing part of the work enables the in-house team to focus on other critical aspects of game development, such as game design or marketing.
6. Creative Ideas and Fresh Perspective: External artists can bring new ideas and perspectives, enriching the project and making it more appealing to end users.
7. Risk Reduction: Professional outsourcing companies have established processes and quality standards, reducing the risk of errors and shortcomings in character development.
8. Technological Advantage: External specialists can use cutting-edge tools and technologies that may be unavailable or too costly for an in-house team.
9. Faster Time to Market: Due to the speed and efficiency of outsourcing, the game can be released to the market faster, which is crucial in highly competitive conditions.
10. Support and Maintenance: Many outsourcing companies offer support and maintenance services after project completion, which can be useful for making changes or fixing issues.