r/gameDevClassifieds May 20 '26

Announcement A note on scammers, impersonators, and public blacklists

77 Upvotes

Hey everyone,

I want to address a recent post I removed by u/NotSUPERita about creating a list of trusted artists and scammers, as well as the broader issue of bad actors on r/gamedevclassifieds.

First, I want to apologize to u/NotSUPERita. I understand why you were trying to help, and I do not think the idea came from a bad place. Scammers and impersonators are a real problem here, and it makes sense that people want better ways to protect themselves and others.

That said, I do not think a public or semi-public user-run blacklist is the right solution.

Any single person’s list of “good” and “bad” experiences is subjective. Even with good intentions, lists like that can be abused, misused, or based on misunderstandings. A false accusation could seriously harm an innocent artist, developer, or freelancer’s reputation and business. Once someone is publicly labeled a scammer, that damage is hard to undo.

This applies to moderators too. Even I am subject to bias, incomplete information, and my own interpretation of events. I cannot be judge, jury, and executioner over someone’s professional reputation, and I do not think anyone else should be put in that position either. That is the line I am trying to be careful with.

I know scammers are a problem, and I am aware that this subreddit has been affected by bad actors, impersonators, and people misrepresenting themselves or their work. But I have not yet found a solution that addresses those issues without also creating a serious risk of innocent people getting caught in the mix.

For now, the best advice is still to do your due diligence before working with someone:

  • Verify that their portfolio actually belongs to them
  • Ask for links to established accounts or websites
  • Check whether their email, Discord, ArtStation, GitHub, itch, LinkedIn, or other profiles line up
  • Be cautious with new accounts, vague portfolios, stolen-looking portfolios, or people who avoid verification
  • Use contracts, milestones, and payment methods that offer some protection
  • Do not rely only on someone’s Reddit username or a single message thread

I know that is not a perfect answer. It is a frustrating situation, and I understand why people want something stronger. But asking people to do their homework before hiring or accepting work is better than creating a system where someone’s business can be damaged because they were falsely added to a list.

If there is a better way to handle this that protects people from scammers without turning into public reputation policing or false callouts, I am open to hearing it. Any solution needs to be fair, evidence-based, and careful about the harm it could cause.

Edit: I forgot to add one more important point: any solution also cannot require a heavy amount of moderator time.

Running this job board is not a job. No one on the mod team has the time, or realistically should be expected to have the time, to manually verify users, assign trusted labels, maintain reputation lists, or act as an ongoing approval system for freelancers and clients.

That kind of system would create a lot of work, and it would also create a false sense of safety. Even with moderation, users would still need to verify who they are working with and make their own judgment before hiring, accepting work, or sending payment.


r/gameDevClassifieds Sep 12 '24

Community-Wide Alert: Do not engage with P1 GAMES (Formerly P1 VIRTUAL CIVILIZATION)

127 Upvotes

I'm truly getting tired of this nonsense u/RedEagle_MGN

Changing your organizations name doesn't stop people from reaching out to me with horror stories every few months.

Previous topic: https://www.reddit.com/r/gameDevJobs/comments/198b5zi/communitywide_alert_do_not_engage_with_p1_virtual/

Comments:

https://www.reddit.com/r/gamedev/comments/198asb9/deleted_by_user/

Their pages:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/p1-games
https://p1games.com/

What they want you to sign:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_H0-KC3kxkuJGgMvanVjLIx_jTIV-yfh4Ze2c93sOWw/edit?usp=sharing

DO NOT ENGAGE WITH THESE PEOPLE, no matter what they call themselves. They exploit the inexperienced and naive, convincing you to sign away your rights to everything you create. Don’t fall for their lies. You do not need to join a volunteer group or give up ownership of your work to gain skills in the game industry. Learning on your own is far better than what P1 offers. If you want a real education, seek out accredited programs and courses instead.

Their latest tactic is using LinkedIn ads to lure victims. I’m unsure what it will take to stop this con artist, but I’ll do my part to be a thorn in their side. My goal is to protect people in this community from their schemes.

Spread the word, be safe.

Some reading:

https://www.reddit.com/search/?q=P1+Virtual+Civilization&type=link&cId=80e066ed-a60b-4bd9-b7b6-8f2e0a75d044&iId=73e82563-aaa9-416a-9d57-54df97ab2c82


r/gameDevClassifieds 2h ago

PAID - 3D Modeler | Animation [HIRING][PAID] Low-poly stylized 3D modeler + Texturing (Little Devil Inside vibe) for Tank game (Unity URP)

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35 Upvotes
**Style**
See reference images — clean simple geometry, soft
painterly lighting, muted/moody palette, atmospheric feel.


**The job — model a new tank or remodel my player tank — $300**
Full re/model + textures in the style Displayed. Paid in milestones:
  - 25% up front
  - 50% at approved model (I'll want wireframe/topology shots)
  - 25% on final textured delivery


Must be built MODULAR — separate parts for turret, barrel, armor plates, spaced
armor, tracks, hatches, etc., (not one fused mesh). Pieces
are designed to be blown off at runtime.


**Details**
- Engine: Unity (URP). Delivered as Unity-ready FBX + textures.
- Timeline: flexible.


**To apply — prior work REQUIRED**
DM me with:
  - Your portfolio — must show 3D modeling examples, ideally a vehicle/hard-surface piece with wireframes/topology
    (no portfolio, no reply)
- Examples in the "Little Devil Inside" stylized low-poly aesthetic, or closet you've got
  - Your rate confirmation for the $300 tank
  - A note on your experience with stylized low-poly in a similar vibe

Full modeling specifications provided on hire or request.

Current: To get an idea of requirments.
https://youtu.be/8L_Yy_rYKec  Tank Layout
https://youtu.be/et58ara3Aw8  Destruction System

r/gameDevClassifieds 5h ago

FOR HIRE - 2D Art | Animation [For Hire] Concept Artist / Illustrator

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18 Upvotes

I'm a Concept and VisDev Artist. I'm into world-building and storytelling through design. For visuals, I'm down for a semi-realistic look! Currently available for work.

Portfolio: https://www.artstation.com/joshuabermudez
Email: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])


r/gameDevClassifieds 3h ago

FOR HIRE - VFX Artist [FOR HIRE] VFX artist looking for new projects

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13 Upvotes

Hey Devs!

I'm Alberto, an Italian freelance real-time VFX artist for games.

I'm currently working on an indie project and I'm open to new collaborations.

I'm sharing my latest VFX Reel.

I've a working knowledge of Unity, Unreal Engine(4 and 5), C#, Blueprint ,Unity UI, Particle System, Niagara, Vfx Graph, Shader (material editor, shader graph, amplify and HLSL), Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Blender, Substance Designer and Painter, Embergen, Liquidgen, Illugen, Git and Perforce.

On my website albertogatti.com  you can find other videos and contacts.

Thanks and happy development!


r/gameDevClassifieds 12h ago

FOR HIRE - 2D Art | Animation Coffee Brands Wants Game Artists!

32 Upvotes

A friend and I are launching a coffee company soon, and are going to be releasing the batches in retro styled videogame boxes!

We want to work with artists who would be interested in creating removable collectable art cards labels that sit in the front of the box, these would include artists commission details to combat the use of AI replacing human artists and the redundancies we're seeing across our industry. This is planned to allow artists to find clients easier with every pack sold including a contact card for each artist we hire.

If that sounds like something you'd be interested in please let me know your rates, or pass anyone over who you might know who needs support right now after experiencing the layoffs.

H


r/gameDevClassifieds 5h ago

FOR HIRE - 3D Modeler | Animation [For Hire] 3D Prop Artist and Generalist

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8 Upvotes

Hey everyone, I am a 3D Prop Artist and Generalist, And I am open for Commisions!
I specialize in highly detailed 3D Assets and Props, But I am able to deliver a range of different assets and needs!

I use Blender, Substance Painter, ZBrush, Photoshop/Affinity Designer, Marmoset Toolbag, Marvelous Designer in my workflow

What I can do:

  • Realistic Hard Surface & Organic Models
  • Modular Environment Kits
  • Highly Optimized Assets: Suited for Mobile and VR Usage
  • Stylized or Low-poly Assets
  • Basic Rigging and Animation

Why work with me:

  • On-time delivery without any compromises
  • Excellent Communication and iterative process
  • Flexible Pricing for Indie teams

Pricing:
Project-based rates. Feel free to send me a DM to discuss your project and needs!

Portfolio:

Feel free to check a detailed breakdown of my work here!
If you would like to see more of my work specific to your needs feel free to reach out!
ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/mo-shoura

Contact:

Feel free to send me a message via Reddit, Email or Discord

Discord: mhd1__
Email: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])


r/gameDevClassifieds 4h ago

PORTFOLIO || Dungeon Cook || a Primus inpired

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7 Upvotes

I created this cook character inspired by the band Primus and their album \Frizzle Fry*, using silhouette, photobashing, and Photoshop coloring techniques.*

And it was really fun; the album cover gives me that feeling, and that’s how I described it.
|| || zz || ||

im looking for work as concept artist,if you like it feel free to send me a dm


r/gameDevClassifieds 1h ago

FOR HIRE - 2D Art | Animation [For Hire] Pixel Artist looking for work

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Hey everyone, I'm Nat. I'm an artist and animator looking for freelance work. I specialize in portraits and sprites, but can do bigger illustrations if needed.

Here's my full portfolio: https://natashamendes98.wixsite.com/nat-martes-portfolio/pixel-art

Rates:

Portrait Base - 20$ + 5$ per expression

Sprite - 20$

Illustration - 40$

These prices, of course, vary with the complexity of the job. I take half the payment when we start and half after delivery. I take Paypal and Wise. I can only do paid jobs at this moment, hope this is understandable.

Feel free to DM or contact me on discord (natmcartes)


r/gameDevClassifieds 3h ago

FOR HIRE - 2D Art + 3D Modeler | Animation [For Hire] We are a studio specialized in environment art and Steam capsule artwork. Want professional art? Get in touch.

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4 Upvotes

r/gameDevClassifieds 5h ago

FOR HIRE - 2D Art | Animation [FOR HIRE] I'm a 2d artist looking for new projects - DM me if you are interested in my work

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3 Upvotes

r/gameDevClassifieds 5h ago

FOR HIRE - 3D Modeler | Animation [FOR HIRE] 3D Generalist experienced in stylized graphics

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3 Upvotes

Hi, I love doing stylized 3D. I do the full cycle from modelling to texturing, rigging and animation - and in-engine work, as needed (VFX/shaders/etc).

Whether it be characters, props, environment or eldritch entities that defy classification - I'm sure I can help you out.

Feel free to DM.


r/gameDevClassifieds 7h ago

FOR HIRE - 2D Art | Animation [FOR HIRE] 2D character designs, illustrations and more. Link in the comments.

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3 Upvotes

r/gameDevClassifieds 29m ago

FOR HIRE - 2D Art | Animation [FOR HIRE] Professional Pixel Artist - Generalist

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Hi! I'm Tony/Trispixels.

Pixel art has been a passion of mine for over 25 years. I'm very versatile and am able to create anything you can think of in any style. Anything from small sprites, tilesets, all the way to realistic looking scenes, portraits, backgrounds, and environments. Animation as well!

I am flexible with pay - I do prefer to work hourly - (Competitive rate at $35 USD/hr), but I can provide estimates on full jobs, and give suggestions to stay within your budget.

Discord tag: tristaph
Email: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])


r/gameDevClassifieds 16h ago

PAID - 3D Modeler | Animation I need a 3d ps2 monster/humanoid model for my game

17 Upvotes

Looking for someone willing to adjust a few models i have to make them slightly scarier and fit my desired look, i feel like its a pretty simple job, i just wanna see your work before hand to make sure you can fit the style im looking for and make the adjustments or create a creature i need for my game


r/gameDevClassifieds 36m ago

FOR HIRE - Musician MULTI MEEKA - Music Composer For Hire

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Hello to everyone, I'm Multi Meeka, a music composer and producer with 12 years of experience creating original music.

I'm currently available for freelance work and would love to contribute to any special project with a custom soundtrack. Hopefully, if any of these names catches your attention, feel free to test me, my style is inspired by:

- Yasunori Mitsuda (Chrono Trigger)

- Nobuo Uematsu (Final Fantasy)

- Martin O'Donnell (Halo)

- Joe Hisaishi (Studio Ghibli)

- Masashi Hamauzu (Final Fantasy XIII)

- Yoko Shimomura (Kingdom Hearts)

- Jeff Williams (RWBY)

Portfolio: https://multimeeka.wixsite.com/multi-meeka

Contact:

DMs

Discord - multimeeka

Email - [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])


r/gameDevClassifieds 1h ago

FOR HIRE - 2D Art | Animation [for hire] character designer and illustrator with many different styles available to work on short and/or long term projects ~

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Hi! I’m a character design specialist with various different art styles under my belt and I’d love to make your original characters come to life! Pricing from 35usd, dm me if you’re interested! portfolio is attached below.

https://nadiaace.my.canva.site/


r/gameDevClassifieds 9h ago

FOR HIRE - 2D Art + 3D Modeler | Animation [FOR HIRE] Concept art and Illustration. Feel free to contact if you are interested!

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6 Upvotes

If u have interest please send me a DM !
my portfolio: https://www.artstation.com/zariart


r/gameDevClassifieds 9h ago

FOR HIRE - 2D Art | Animation I Need a first job!

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4 Upvotes

Hello! Call me Louie, I'm 18y/o, Brazilian, and I really really wanna work making art for indie games! I've never worked with my art before and I can't wait for my first experience!

Here you can see some of my arts, please give me this chance!


r/gameDevClassifieds 1h ago

FOR HIRE - 2D Art | Animation [FOR HIRE] Illustrator / Splash Art

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r/gameDevClassifieds 2h ago

FOR HIRE - 2D Art | Animation Illustrator looking for new projects. DM me if you are interested.

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1 Upvotes

r/gameDevClassifieds 2h ago

FOR HIRE - Musician Composer for game

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0 Upvotes

Hey, I'm a composer working on soundtracks—no professional experience yet, but I really want to get into the scene because I absolutely love making music. My dream is to have my work featured in major games someday!

Right now I'm actively looking for someone to collaborate with. If you're a developer or you run a game studio, hit me up in DMs. I'm currently focusing on horror and zombie atmospheres—here's one of my tracks. If it catches your ear, check out the link in my profile.

I work for a fixed project fee.


r/gameDevClassifieds 20h ago

FOR HIRE - 3D Modeler | Animation [HIRING] Two simple custom 3D avatars for a father-and-son gaming YouTube channel

23 Upvotes

Hello,

My son and I are looking for a 3D artist to create two original, stylized avatars for our gaming YouTube channel.

To keep the project affordable, we only need the essentials.

For each character:

  • custom stylized 3D model;
  • waist-up avatar only;
  • one fixed outfit;
  • simple webcam facial tracking;
  • head movement, eye movement and blinking;
  • basic mouth movement while speaking;
  • four expressions: neutral, happy, surprised and angry;
  • fixed arms and hands;
  • no hand, finger or full-body tracking;
  • no complex physics or additional animations;
  • VRM file, textures and editable Blender source file.

The avatars must work with free software such as VSeeFace.

Privacy

The character designs will not be posted publicly. Watermarked references will only be shared privately with shortlisted artists. The artist must keep all designs confidential and may not publish them without written permission.

Rights required

The agreed price must include exclusive, worldwide and perpetual commercial use, as well as the assignment of the necessary copyright/IP rights for:

  • YouTube and social media;
  • editing, animating and adapting the characters;
  • future videos, advertising and merchandise.

The characters may not be resold, reused or licensed to anyone else. A written agreement will be signed before production begins.

Budget for both avatars: €1,000–€1,500, depending on portfolio and quality.

Please send me:

  • your portfolio;
  • examples of stylized 3D or VRM avatars;
  • your total price for both characters;
  • estimated delivery time;
  • confirmation that source files and rights are included.

Payment will be made securely in agreed milestones. Please do not send AI-generated portfolio work.

Thank you!


r/gameDevClassifieds 19h ago

PAID - 3D Modeler | Animation [PAID] I need a 3D character artist skilled at doing very low-poly designs.

19 Upvotes

Hi,

I need a small set of very low-poly character assets for a game prototype.

The visual style is like 2006-era Runescape and PSX-style art. The game uses vertex colours with Gouraud shading, so models are untextured but need strong silhouettes.

The project requires:

  • male base character with shirt and pants
  • metal armour set (helmet, chest and arms, legs)
  • light/leather armour set (hood, chest and arms, legs)
  • accessories set (shoes, gloves, cape, necklace)

The character should be divided into 5 modular sections: head, chest/arms, hands, legs, and feet. Equipment should replace the corresponding sections rather than being overlaid.

Models should work well with Gouraud shading and no texture maps. I'll need source files and game-ready files for use in Unity. They do not need to be rigged or animated.

I don't need something super polished or fancy as this is currently just a prototype, so this would be perfect for someone who can quickly turnaround basic prototype art.

Please either respond to this thread or DM me, and include

  • a link to your portfolio with examples of low-poly character work you have done.
  • your estimated price
  • your availability and estimated turnaround.

Examples of the style I'm looking for.


r/gameDevClassifieds 3h ago

FOR HIRE - Writer | Voice Actor [For Hire] Voice Actor - Ryshawn Fletcher

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1 Upvotes