Traditional freelance hiring in the game industry has always been… a bit of a mess.
We’ve seen studios spend weeks digging through portfolios, juggling unclear pricing, chasing down quotes, and getting buried in back-and-forth emails. On top of that? Contracts, NDAs, invoices, and way too much admin.
We’ve lived that frustration ourselves. So we decided to fix it.
That’s why we built Fusion — an end-to-end platform designed to help studios hire pre-vetted freelance game artists quickly, easily, and with full support baked in from start to finish.
It’s officially live, and we can’t wait for you to try it.
Why We Created Fusion
When we started talking to studios, from small indie teams to well-known AAA developers, a few clear patterns kept coming up:
We knew there had to be a better way. So we spent months listening, testing, and building a system that actually fits how studios work — not the other way around.
What Makes Fusion Different?
Fusion isn’t just another freelance marketplace. It’s a platform built around one goal: to make hiring artists easier, faster, and more secure without cutting corners.
We’re proud to offer a new, reimagined way to find and work with freelance game talent. Whether you need one person or ten, we’ve made it easier for studios to find the right match and move forward with confidence.
This is how we do it.
SmART Feed: Discover Talent Fast
Tired of scrolling through irrelevant portfolios? We were too.So we built the SmART Feed. The first AI-powered artist search made specifically for games. You just describe what you’re looking for, and the feed shows you artists who match your needs.
Looking for stylized 3D props, hand-painted textures, or someone with deep experience in Unity or Unreal? SmART Feed helps you find the right match faster, with better precision.
Guided Art Briefs: Better Bids, Less Stress
One of the biggest blockers in outsourcing is writing a clear, effective brief. We’ve simplified that too.
The Guided Art Brief flow walks you through creating a project request that’s easy for artists to understand and easy for you to get accurate bids back. You don’t need to be an RFP expert. Fusion helps you explain your needs clearly and confidently.
You get better results, faster quotes, and fewer revisions down the line.
Portfolio Call: Let Artists Come to You
Sometimes, instead of searching, you just want to put your creative direction out there and see what comes in.
Our Portfolio Call feature lets you do exactly that. Post a description of your project’s style or mood, and relevant artists can submit curated samples to match. This is especially helpful during early-stage development or for projects where tone and visual identity are still taking shape.
Vision Board: Get Aligned as a Team
The vision board is designed to support art directors and creative leads as they explore style, build moodboards, and gather inspiration.
While browsing through the SmART Feed, you can easily save artwork that aligns with your vision. Use the Vision Board to collect references, compare styles, or build a visual direction for your project. You can revisit it anytime, share it with your team, or even use it as a starting point when reaching out to artists.
Built for Indie Teams and Big Studios Alike
We designed Fusion with flexibility in mind.
If you’re a team that values quality and wants to avoid the usual hiring chaos, we made this for you.
All the Admin? Handled
We’ve taken care of the stuff that usually slows everything down.
Fusion handles:
You won’t need to chase paperwork or bring in a legal team for every single gig. Everything is handled through the platform, so you can stay focused on production instead of admin.
Real Support: We’ve Got Your Back
We’re not just giving you a tool and stepping away. Our team is here when you need us.
If you’re looking for help finding the right artist, writing a brief, or navigating payment, we’ve got your back. Fusion is designed to be self-serve, but support is always available when you need it.
We understand how fast-paced game development can be. That’s why we built a system that moves with you.
Flexible Talent at Every Budget
Across the industry, budgets are tighter than ever. That’s why Fusion gives you access to a global pool of pre-vetted artists at a range of skill levels and price points.
You might need senior talent for a cinematic trailer or a junior artist to help with production support. Either way, you can find someone who fits, without sacrificing quality or reliability.
As Devoted to You as We Are to This Platform
We’ve spent years co-developing with some of the best studios in the world. We know what it takes to build great games — and how important it is to have the right team at the right time.
With Fusion, we wanted to bring that same level of care, speed, and trust to every studio, not just the ones with big pipelines and producer bandwidth.
We believe hiring should be clear.
We believe great talent should be easy to find.
And we believe your time is better spent making games.
