Updated: This position has been filled. Thanks to all who contacted me - there are really a ton of talented artists here!

I'm an iOS developer looking to hire a pixel artist for a game I'm working on.

At its core, the game is of the "virtual pet" variety. The player will initially be able to choose from a handful of different monsters. Once chosen, the player will have to take care of it - feeding, cleaning, playing with it, etc.

Right now, I'm just looking for some pet concepts - trying to find an artist I'd like to work with. Eventually, I will need to expand on the art - things like evolved/older versions of the pets. Customization items like different hats and outfits. Various animations for actions (eating, walking, sleeping). Different background environments, as well as basic UI stuff like buttons, icons, etc.

See the game "My Lil' Bastard" for a good basic example (but terrible game).

More pet specifics:

• They should be in an "infant" state - small, weak, big eyes, preferably adorable.
• They should be distinctly different from each other, in both color and shape.
• Use your creative freedom to design them - whatever shapes, sizes, colors you envision.
• They should all have the same resolution - around 55x50 is good.
  

If interested, please contact me at smugbitapps@gmail.com with some samples of your work, an estimate of your time/costs, and any other questions you might have.

You can see other apps we have out on the app store at our website: http://www.smugbit.com

Thanks,
-Lorenzo


Edited by smugbit - 16 August 2012 at 8:16am