## ARTPRODUCTION Canonical URL: https://side.inc/services/art-production Provider: Side (https://side.inc) --- ### 200+ Artists ### 12+ Countries ### 25+ Years of XP ![](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Art-production-dcrop-1.png) ## ART THAT MAKES A STATEMENT Formerly known as 1518 Studios, our art production team is made up of a diverse group of internationally-acclaimed art directors, artists, and animators. We build immersive game worlds for you through our art services. Our clients encompass everything from AAA to indie game developers and publishers, to the brands behind some of the biggest IPs and media platforms available today. No detail is too small or insignificant, and no vision is too big or ambitious. Art is storytelling, and we’re here to help bring your story to the world. [GET IN TOUCH](https://side.inc/contact) ![ptw-side](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/27140510/service-gameDevelopment-backgroundD-top@2x.png) ART SERVICES ## OUR GAME ART SERVICES INCLUDE: - 2D Art - 3D Art / 3D Modeling - Casual Art / Mobile Art - Character Design (2D & 3D) - Concept Art - Environment Design (2D & 3D) - Logo Design - Look Dev - Matte Painting - Motion Capture / Motion Capture Clean-up - UI / UX Design - VR / AR / Mixed Reality STYLES ## HIGH QUALITY GAME ART IN ANY STYLE: - Hyper-realistic - Photo-realistic - Realistic - Stylized - Cartoon GENRES ## GAME ART FOR ANY GENRE: - Sci-Fi - Horror - Action / Adventure - FPS / Shooter / Military - Fantasy - Racing - Kids / Family ART PORTFOLIO ## VISIT OUR ART PORTFOLIO SITE: - [ART PORTFOLIO SITE](https://side.inc/art/portfolio) - [Characters](https://side.inc/art/portfolio/pdfportfolio/characters) - [Concept Art](https://side.inc/art/portfolio/pdfportfolio/concept-art) - [Environments](https://side.inc/art/portfolio/pdfportfolio/environments) - [Hair Styles](https://side.inc/art/portfolio/pdfportfolio/hair-styles) - [Key Art](https://side.inc/art/portfolio/pdfportfolio/key-art) - [Props](https://side.inc/art/portfolio/pdfportfolio/props) - [UI/UX](https://side.inc/art/portfolio/pdfportfolio/ui-ux) - [Vehicles](https://side.inc/art/portfolio/pdfportfolio/vehicles) - [Weapons](https://side.inc/art/portfolio/pdfportfolio/weapons) ![ptw-side](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/clip-path.svg) ## ART THAT MAKES A STATEMENT Do you need concept art, 2D and 3D characters, props, weapons, environments, hairstyles, and vehicles? Our experienced artists are here to do the heavy lifting for you. [VIEW OUR PORTFOLIO](https://side.inc/art/portfolio) [VIEW OUR PORTFOLIO](https://side.inc/art/portfolio) ![side-ptw](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/art-production-1.png) ![side-ptw](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20075553/Mask-group-3.png) ![side-ptw](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20075618/Mask-group-4.png) ## OUR Partners ![side-ptw](https://side.inc/images/ShadowLeft.png)![side-ptw](https://side.inc/images/ShadowRight.png) ![partner-logo](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/22113457/Epic-games-4.png) ![partner-logo](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/22113509/redemption-games-3.png) ![partner-logo](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/22113520/Starbreeze-3.png) ![partner-logo](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/22113531/Playside-3.png) ![partner-logo](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/22113541/Supercell-3.png) ![partner-logo](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/22113549/Warming-net.png) ![partner-logo](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/22114042/trailmix-3.png) ![partner-logo](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/22113259/Amazon-6.png) ![partner-logo](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/22113310/Blizzard.png) ![partner-logo](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/22113323/Daijin-Entertainment.png) ![partner-logo](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/22113358/ubisoft-4.png) ![partner-logo](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/22113631/Striking-Distance-3.png) ![partner-logo](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/22113457/Epic-games-4.png) ![partner-logo](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/22113509/redemption-games-3.png) ![partner-logo](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/22113520/Starbreeze-3.png) ![partner-logo](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/22113531/Playside-3.png) ![partner-logo](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/22113541/Supercell-3.png) ![partner-logo](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/22113549/Warming-net.png) ![partner-logo](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/22114042/trailmix-3.png) ![partner-logo](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/22113259/Amazon-6.png) ![partner-logo](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/22113310/Blizzard.png) ![partner-logo](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/22113323/Daijin-Entertainment.png) ![partner-logo](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/22113358/ubisoft-4.png) ![partner-logo](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/22113631/Striking-Distance-3.png) ![partner-logo](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/22113457/Epic-games-4.png) ![partner-logo](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/22113509/redemption-games-3.png) ‹› ![side-ptw](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/01095454/service-gameDev-artProd-backgroundD-bottom.gif) ## WORK THAT SPEAKS FOR ITSELF We bring games to life – by your side. [VIEW PROJECTS](https://side.inc/projects) [ ![project image 1](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/21175054/DIABLO-IV-DLC-VESSEL-OF-HATRED.jpg) ### DIABLO IV - DLC: VESSEL OF HATRED ](https://side.inc/projects/diablo-iv-dlc-vessel-of-hatred) [ ![project image 2](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/21133650/PAYDAY-3.jpg) ### PAYDAY 3 ](https://side.inc/projects/payday-3) [ ![project image 3](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/21170606/NEW-WORLD-AETERNUM.jpg) ### NEW WORLD: AETERNUM ](https://side.inc/projects/new-world-aeternum) [ ![project image 4](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/21100940/BORDERLANDS-3.jpg) ### BORDERLANDS 3 ](https://side.inc/projects/borderlands-3) ###### ART PRODUCTION ## FROM THE LAB [VISIT THE LAB](https://side.inc/lab) [ ![side-ptw-news-image](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/15093121/Lysfanga_545x420LowQuality.png)![side-ptw-news-image](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/15093121/Lysfanga_545x420.png) June 11, 2024 ## Lysfanga: Bringing the Time Shift Warrior to Life [ART PRODUCTION](https://side.inc/lab/lysfanga-bringing-the-time-shift-warrior-to-life) [ ![side-ptw-news-image](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Art-545x420-2.png)![side-ptw-news-image](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Art-545x420-2.png) April 10, 2024 ## Choosing What to Outsource for Game Art Production [ART PRODUCTION](https://side.inc/lab/choosing-what-to-outsource-for-game-art-production) [ ![side-ptw-news-image](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/15124110/B-545x420-1LowQuality.png)![side-ptw-news-image](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/15124110/B-545x420-1.png) March 20, 2024 ## Normalizing Iteration Throughout the Game Production Pipeline [ART PRODUCTION](https://side.inc/lab/normalizing-iteration-throughout-the-game-production-pipeline) ## EXPLORE MORE ![game-development](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20132715/game-dev-icon.svg) ![game-development](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29062942/game-dev-icon-mob.svg) ## GAME DEVELOPMENT ![quality-assurance](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20133120/qa-icon.svg) ![quality-assurance](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29064213/qa-icon-mob.svg) ## QUALITY ASSURANCE ![localization](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20133006/localization-icon.svg) ![localization](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29064028/localization-icon-mob.svg) ## LOCALIZATION ![audio-production](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Audio-Icon-1-1.svg) ![audio-production](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/audio-mob-icon-1.svg) ## AUDIO PRODUCTION ![player-support](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20133042/player-support-icon.svg) ![player-support](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29064106/player-support-icon-mob.svg) ## PLAYER SUPPORT ![localization-qa](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20132924/localization-qa-icon.svg) ![localization-qa](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29063844/localization-qa-icon-mob.svg) ## LOCALIZATION QA ![datasets](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20132755/datasets-icon.svg) ![datasets](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29063043/datasets-icon-mob.svg) ## DATA SETS ## YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED What is game art outsourcing? Game art outsourcing means partnering with external studios to create visual assets for your game instead of handling everything in-house. You get access to specialized artists and animators who can deliver everything from concept art and character models to UI elements and environmental assets. This approach lets you scale your art production up or down based on project needs, tap into expertise you might not have internally, and often save on costs compared to hiring full-time staff. What is a typical game art production pipeline? The game art pipeline translates creative vision into production-ready visuals through close collaboration between art, design, and engineering. It begins in pre-production, where the team defines the visual style, establishes benchmarks and “beautiful corners”, and sets quality targets that guide all subsequent work. During production, artists create and integrate assets such as models, textures, animations, lighting, and VFX, while QA and QC testing occur continuously to ensure quality and performance. VFX development typically peaks later in this stage, closely tied to gameplay, animation, and audio to deliver cohesive visual feedback and emotional impact. In post-production, the team refines, optimizes, and polishes all assets for final integration and performance tuning, ensuring the finished game meets both creative and technical standards. What are the benefits of outsourcing game art? Partnering with a game art studio like Side gives you access to a global network of 200+ specialized artists across more than a dozen countries. This means you can scale your art production up or down without the overhead of hiring full-time staff, while tapping into expertise across every art style. Our team of internationally acclaimed art directors, artists, and animators has worked on everything from hyper-casual titles like Hay Day to AAA blockbusters like Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. This approach lets you focus your internal resources on core gameplay and creative direction while we handle the heavy lifting of asset creation. How do I choose the right game art outsourcing studio? Start by finding a partner who understands your specific genre, platform, and artistic vision. Side's strength lies in our comprehensive service range, from 2D art and 3D modeling to character design, environment creation, and VR/AR/Mixed Reality assets. We've built expertise across all major art styles and genres. So whether you're developing a stylized mobile game or a photorealistic console title, our team can match your creative direction. Our experience with major industry clients also means we understand production timelines and always have quality standards in mind. How do you ensure the art style remains consistent with our creative vision? Consistency starts with collaboration from day one. Our art directors work closely with your team to establish clear style guides, reference materials, and approval workflows that lock in your vision before production begins. We maintain dedicated personnel for each project who serve as the bridge between your creative team and our artists, ensuring every asset aligns with your established aesthetic. Regular milestone reviews and iterative feedback loops catch any deviations early.