   Pixel Artist/ Animator Needed... Will be paid!!!!
  To All Pixel Artists/Sprite Animators My newly founded game dev. Company, ELECTRAWRAITH Games, is currently looking for a Pixel Artist/Sprite Animator (you must be both) for my first creation, “DARKNOS.” It’s a MUD, to say the least, a gothic adventure based game (vampires, werewolves, ect…). This game will be multiplayer, online, and browser-based. I’m basically seeking the best, so I’m searching numerous game dev. Forums and such, but to answer all of your questions…. How do I apply? You will send all of the required and optional fields to the email provided. What are the required fields? I’m happy you asked. Unlike most applications, where you just send you name and one or two samples of your work, with ELECTRAWRAITH, you will need to complete some required fields. And I would appreciate it if you would send it in the following format…. (*) = required *Name: Age: Phone: *Experience in Sprite Art: * samples of your work: *Why would you like to work on this game?: * On which forum did you hear about this opportunity?: Extra Information: Ok, so where do I send it? darknos@live.com On this job, what type of sprite work and animation will I be doing? All kinds….characters, enemies, buildings, terrain, plant life (the minimal, of course), ect… This is why it is important for you to send me all of the samples that you can. I wish to see your best. Ummmm…..Money? Say no more. Your probably thinking, “Hey this could be my opportunity, but what about earnings?” I can say confidently that you will be paid appropriately for your efforts. If you provide brilliant work, you will receive brilliant pay. If you provide…well…crap…..then you will be paid appropriately until I can find someone to take your place. I’m willing to start you at 20% of my earnings. This could change. Hey….any hints? Well, these graphics must be very detailed. You must be able to sprite characters so that they can move in 8 different directions. 3 frame animations are ok, but if you provide more frames you will score more points with me. Oh…and no classic RPG or manga graphics….I do NOT want a Zelda characters walking around and I’d rather this game not be compared to Gaia Online (though it is a great game). This game must be extremely original and when people score on originality, the first place they’ll usually look is the graphics, but if I could compare your graphics to the graphics of any game, I would love to compare themwith the Lord of the Rings games for GBA. Those sprites look really detailed and the animations aren’t bad either. Here’s an example: http://www.gamespot.com/gba/rpg/tlotrthethirdage/images/0/1/?om_act=convert&om_clk=gsimage&tag=images;img;1 So about this game? I’m sorry but I will only allow myself to discuss the game concepts with other staff and that will be one privilege of you being on the staff. You will get all of the details before the game comes out. Well that about covers it. Please excuse all grammar and spelling mistakes. I didn’t proof this thread. Looking forward to hearing from you!   
  Because you are looking to recruit rather than discussing visual arts, I am moving your post to the Help Wanted forum. You will need to edit your post so that it conforms to the mandatory posting template or it will be deleted.And I do recommend that you proof-read your post-- to receive a good response you need to make a good impression.Best of luck and all on your project.[Edited by - dbaumgart on June 27, 2009 2:27:16 PM];  Wait... so is this a paid gig or a "you'll get paid after we profit" gig? Because if it's the second one, you might as well not be advertising it as a paid gig. It's more like an investment.I'm assuming it's "pay after we profit" since you refer to paying the artist with 20% of your "earnings".Most gigs here are the "pay after we profit" sort, which usually means "you're not going to see any money for a very very long time, if ever".I would prefer if the payment method was made more clear. As in, "yes you will get paid immediately after completing work" or "you'll get paid a percentage of the earnings 2-3 years from now when the game is finished... or more than likely you'll get paid nothing since the game will probably fail to get completed."   ;  I would like to help if you pay per set of pixels.   