Hi,

I am looking to have a game developed and am willing to pay for services, however I'd appreciate some advice on what skill-sets I'd be looking to hire.

Let presume I want to create a:

- Generic 2D side-scrolling shooter in Unity 3D

- Neon style graphics (like http://bit.ly/12degHs )

- Android/iOS

What kind of skills would I need to look for?

Obviously I'd need a Unity programmer but would this art style (Neon) require a 2D artist or would it be a model? Would I need an animator or could this be done via code?

Sorry if these are dumb questions, but I guess you have to start somewhere.

Thanks in advance

Thanks for the reply Simon

I don't have any experience, but in my head I'd like to manage this from start to finish to gain that experience - I'm not sure what I'd gain from hiring a studio to do the work. I have many game ideas that I'd like to develop, but I want to start with something very simple just for the learning curve.

I'm guessing that this would be vector, but I'm not 100% sure - for example the spaceship I have in mind would have a neon trail behind it and I don't think this could be done via artwork?

Would the first stage be to recruit a developer and for them to tell me what they require?

Edit: I've already had a proof of concept developed, but the developer lost interest after a week

hi

First you'll need a C# Unity programmer (NOT JAVASCRIPT) and also he needs to know how to solve the Math problems :P

Second you can hire an Artist and a Game Designer or you hire one that can do both (hitting 2 birds with one stone).

Third you can also Hire a company like what

say's but be warned that it can be a very expensive deal

My tip is hire young people.20-25 years old :D

i hope i've informed you enough :D

HyperV

If the developers you recruit lose interest quickly you're not paying them enough.

I think that's a great quote!

I'll work on the assumption then that I need to hire a developer first. Would you recommend looking on a site like oDesk or a gaming forum (such as this one or the Unity forums) and recruit there?

Thanks

Hi HyperV, thanks for your input.

When you say game designer, do you mean an artist who oversees the artistic direction of the entire game and provides the graphics or someone who makes design/feature decisions?

I am serious about having a game developed and have produced (via outsourcing) software products that have sold well, however my passion/dream is games.

That said, I don't have the kind of money to get an office or hire full-time employees.

Hi HyperV, thanks for your input.

When you say game designer, do you mean an artist who oversees the artistic direction of the entire game and provides the graphics or someone who makes design/feature decisions?

the one who's doing the job :D (designing the game from concept to level design ect...)