❤️ Join ArtLine Studios – Help Bring Our First Game, "Trail", to Life! 🐶

Hello! We’re ArtLine Studios, a creative studio stepping into the world of game development—and we’re working on our very first title: "Trail", a heartfelt, story-rich 2D pixel art side-scroller about exploring, kindness, and second chances. (and of course, puppies! 🐶). There will be multiple endings depending on the choices the player makes (like the game Undertale), each with powerfully emotional scenes. ❤️

We’re currently building a small team (3–5 people total), and we’re looking for folks of all experience levels to join us!

✨ Who We’re Looking For:

🎨 Pixel Artist / Asset Artist [NEEDED!!!] ❗❗❗

Responsible for translating concept art into in-game assets.  

- Create character sprites, environment tiles, and basic animations  

- Work within a defined style based on reference art and direction  

- Help develop a consistent visual tone for the game world 

✔️Positions Filled:

🎮 Game Developer / Programmer: [FILLED POSITION] ✔️

You'll be in charge of building the game itself—bringing together art, audio, and gameplay into a cohesive experience.  

- Flexible on tools (Godot, Unity, GameMaker, etc.)—whatever you’re comfortable using  

- You’ll implement gameplay, menus, scenes, transitions, and basic logic  

- You’ll work from our concept materials, design outlines, and asset packs 

🎵 Sound Designer / Composer - [FILLED POSITION] ✔️

You’ll shape the emotional tone through audio, designing peaceful, immersive soundscapes.  

- Compose original background music and ambient tracks  

- Create simple sound effects (e.g., footsteps, interactions, UI sounds)  

- Collaborate to match the story’s emotional beats and world atmosphere 

💰 Revenue Share Breakdown:

- 20% – Game Developer / Programmer  

- 15% – Sound Designer / Composer  

- 15% – Pixel Artist / Asset Artist 

- 5% - Voice-actors (not currently hiring atm)

- 15% – Reserved for future project funding under ArtLine Studios  

This is a paid rev-share opportunity and a chance to collaborate on something meaningful from the ground up. Please note that the revenue-share agreement may be subject to adjustment depending on future developments or project needs.

If you're interested in working with us on this project, please submit this google form to us and we will get back to you shortly! https://forms.gle/hkmf5dpNCi5tWZyK9

EDIT: We have now included a link to a google form so applicants can easily provide details, portfolio links, etc. Thank you for your patience :)

EDIT2: We have now confirmed the sound-design/composer! :D

EDIT 3: We have now confirmed the game-dev/programmer! :D

Even if positions are filled, still feel free to send over portfolios, as we may need more people in future projects! ❤️

Programmer here, I’ve sent in an application, but for additional context.

• I have 1 Year of learning experience in Godot as well as a year of academic experience in Unity.

I’ve worked on some of the mechanics mentioned in the description as well so I believe I can effectively deliver a clean implementation of them given the time and direction.

In my application I’ve sent a couple of the things I’ve worked on and believe the premise of the game aligns with what I love about games I play myself and work on as well and I’d love to join the team. I also currently have plenty of time to dedicate to the project and the motivation to see it through.

Hope you’ll consider me, Thank you!