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[FOR HIRE] Generalist artist looking for work.

r/IndieDev
6/25/2025

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
ArtStationhttps://www.artstation.com/ogambacurtaPortfolio HostingProfessional portfolio for artists
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ogambacurta/Social MediaVisual content sharing platform
DiscordGAMBA#1778CommunicationReal-time chat and collaboration
Teamloophttp://teamloop.devCollaborationFree game dev collaboration service

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Finding job opportunities as a freelance artist
  • Need for platforms to showcase work effectively
  • Difficulty in connecting with potential clients or collaborators

Problems to Solve:

  • Securing freelance, full-time, or part-time work in game development
  • Building professional visibility and network
  • Facilitating collaboration in game development projects

Potential Solutions:

  • Using portfolio platforms like ArtStation to showcase work
  • Leveraging social media (Instagram) for visibility
  • Utilizing collaboration tools like Teamloop for finding projects
  • Engaging through communication platforms like Discord

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Offering free services to attract users (e.g., Teamloop)
  • Building communities around specific niches (e.g., indie game dev)

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Word-of-mouth and community recommendations (e.g., Reddit comment suggesting Teamloop)
  • Leveraging existing platforms where target audience is active (e.g., r/IndieDev)

Monetization & Product:

  • Free tier offerings to lower barrier to entry
  • Focus on collaboration features for creative teams

User Engagement:

  • Encouraging user sharing of portfolios and projects
  • Facilitating connections between artists and developers