2D Game Artist / Creative Game Designer for Existing Interactive Gift Project

2D Game Artist / Creative Game Designer for Existing Interactive Gift Project

We are developing Playkin, a personalised interactive gaming-gift platform. The project is already functional, and we are now looking for a creative professional to help take its visual presentation and gameplay experience to a higher standard.

GitHub: https://github.com/isudally/playkin
Gameplay screenshots and recording: https://github.com/isudally/playkin/tree/main/docs/evidence/phase1d

What we need: freelancers experienced in 2D game art and illustration, character animation, interactive game design, illustrated environments, children's and family-friendly gaming experiences, or game UI/VFX/storytelling. We already have the application and technical development capability; we are primarily seeking creative expertise.

In your proposal, please tell us: 1) What is the biggest creative or visual improvement you would recommend? 2) How would you approach improving the existing game without rebuilding it? 3) What specific deliverable could you provide within a small initial paid trial of $50-100 USD? 4) Can you share 2-3 relevant examples of your previous game artwork, animation or interactive design work? 5) What would your fixed price and delivery timeline be?

We welcome creative suggestions and don't require you to follow our current visual direction exactly, provided your recommendation improves the product and preserves its personalised gifting concept.

We intend to begin with one small, fixed-price paid milestone (e.g. an improved illustrated scene, animation treatment, character interaction, or creative gameplay concept with usable assets). If the first engagement is successful, there may be opportunities for further work.

Important: We are not looking for a full application rebuild. No backend or complex software development is required. We want to reuse and improve the existing work. Commercial usage rights and asset provenance must be clear. Editable files are preferred where applicable. AI-generated assets must be disclosed. We value creative quality and relevant portfolios more than generic proposals.

Please include the word PLAYKIN at the beginning of your proposal.

Budget: Fixed price, $50-100 USD preferred, $100 total maximum including fees. Skills: Game Art, 2D Game Design, Illustration, Game Design, Character Animation.