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So as of last week, I quit my job to start a competing firm. By far the scariest thing I have ever done. My brilliant fiance was the only reason I could go through with it, she supports my face off.
I get to do my absolute dream! It is the same job that I have been doing for the past 6 years, but now I get to do it for my self, where I make the calls and hopefully the money... fingers crossed!!!
I have had a great amount of success the past few years (where I no longer get to reap the benefits from) and am pretty darn good at it. In 2016 I won the award in the industry for Game Innovator of the Year.
If you are not an artist I would very much appreciate the upvote for encouragement and gained exposure to possible artists.
The main skill that I do not possess is drawing. I know what I want and can describe it well, I just have no skills in actually generating said artwork. I LOVE SEEING THE ART THAT YOU FINE PEOPLE DRAW! It really blows me away and I think it would be great to partner with such a hilarious, creative community.
If you are a recognized artist or already support yourself as an artist, this is probably not for you. Since I am new I really cannot pay too much... If you are a student or looking for a little bit of side cash we may be able to work together! I can only offer $15/hour out the gate, but if you blow me away we can always discuss more in the future (assuming I don't crash and burn).
I think it is truly amazing what happens when this community comes together and I would love to be part of that : )
TVstaticlegs
Michael Scott paper business
43121321
Wow! What a great opportunity! How do we get in contact; I'm currently a freshman in college.
ImguriansFillMySaltReservoir
I am gud artiste, here is Taurtaur,
half tauren, half centaur. I only work when i feel like it, plz hire
serjeh
@OP hey id love to get involved im a struggling concept artist student
vapingvegancrossfitter
Fav for later. I've been freelancing for close to 15years. Let me finish some current work and I'll contact you to see if I can help.
SpittingNails
I'm an artist! I hope you like demons!
rComputerPrince
With art you really get what you pay for. So start paying your artists well as soon as you can. Also art school is expensive af.
ApatheticDropbear
Eh, i've upvoted less productive posts. +1.
WScarlet
commenting to pass along to two artists i know.
redruM490
Send this dude a message... does some awesome work. https://m.facebook.com/brandon.BDONE.blevins?tsid=0.9086899667618871&source=typeahead
OutOfScope
I wish I had your job
scarlettviking
I can draw! But you have likely found someone lol good luck
seattlelite84
Let me known if you need a copywriter for your website an sales letters! Good luck man.
postoys
I have no idea how to do a front page edit, but thank you all so much for the amazing response!!
postoys
... or at least thank you to the 4 people who scroll down this far
Dinostra
5! Also, throw me something cool to illustrate, if not for the commission, for the challenge and for funsies
ruben10111
6* I'm not sure why but I am intrigued
alurkertryinghisbest
I am a student artist, give me a shout! I can probably do some for free. So long as it's not a huge project
bunnyrut
Are you working on a Jump to Conclusions game?
one1deuce
@GrimKatDesigns
Maangoqt
I am an interested artist and would love to help out. Here's a link to my dA portfolio: http://mangoqt.deviantart.com/gallery/
cinemeasctha
Congratulations OP.
postoys
Thank you! : )
gundamgreg
Probably should have lined up artists first and started on the side until it grew, just incase it failed you still had your job. Good luck
NotQuiteDeadYetPool
Can you make a new Monopoly where one player owns everything from the start and one of the players starts in jail based on his piece color?
ImHereToGetDownvotes
I'm going to add that to my ideas paper. If it ever comes to fruition, I'll give you a cut.
jofo97
Good luck on your first million. You seem a smart businessman/woman.
sealteamrix
So hear me out OP. There's this game I've been wanting to make. Some call it cones of dunshire
TivoMan
Congrats OP. Did you have a non-compete agreement with your old company? Some employers have long memories, especially if you were good.
theherowemaynotneedrightnow
In my experience non-compete rarely holds up, but that's just my xp on it, I'm sure others see a different side
Hoop66
Any half-decent employment lawyer can make mincemeat of non-competes anyway.
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sysadm1n
Good for you. I've seen non-competes really fuck people over... I'll never sign one.
Jewf
Fucking nice. Do you watch suits? Non competes fucked people up in that show.. good luck to you
istilldontknowhowthisworks
Need any marketing / advertising done let me know
warlanderBonly1
NickBlacksHumor
Stu pickles?
postoys
Didi?
NickBlacksHumor
Why are you making chocolate pudding at 2 in the morning
JeffGoldbum
Well this could be awkward....
mburicao
Does people still play games like that??...
ImHereToGetDownvotes
Board games?
I have a closet full just sitting here collecting dust because most of my gaming group 1/?
ImHereToGetDownvotes
moved or decided to have hell spawns. 2/2
postoys
they have been making a comeback due to the recent movement of people needing a break from screens.
mburicao
Makes sense...looks like we are slowly transitioning back to Arcades...
Jodylegend
Man I miss arcades, geeks can't go anywhere to meet people daily now
BuyMeBoozeAndWaffles
Good job, Jeremy Posner.
DwithanE
I looked it up and wanted to see if anyone else did the same. Congrats on your mad Googling skills :) Fat Brain Toys is losing an asset.
ImHereToGetDownvotes
Better google fu than I had. I only came up with Vlaada Chvátil as the creator of Codenames and winner of the Spiel des Jahres.
savanik
And remember, a good artist can draw well. A GREAT artist can HIT DEADLINES.
PeePeeFrictionPleasure
To be fair to the artist too - I hope the deadlines are at least reasonably set
adaylateandaeuroshort
i cant draw well but if I am in a good team I can hit deadlines with a 360 no scope headshot
RHFiesling
a professional artists negotiates achievable deadlines for reasonable prizes. Pro Tip: Both your estimates suck & you need 2x money 3x time
MgHeitkamp
Not only am I an artist but I also work with kids every day and make my own board games. Let's get in contact. This sounds very cool!
DarkBusterBaron
@OP
HelloAlaska
My husband has a digital marketing company here in Texas and is the UI designer for it if you need a website, business cards, logos, appdev.
SerArthurDayne151
Did he ever send you a dm?
ICameInLikeAJingleBell
I MUST KNOW! Also I source things for a living
postoys
He did send me a message. We are talking now : )
IFuckingLoveGoldenRetrievers
Give him a chance to respond!
AlternativeFactss
As a business owner, I would speak to a lawyer before starting competing firm in same industry. You get yourself sued
awildcharmander
@OP I hope you see this comment
postoys
Thank you for the advice, but I am all good : ) Lawyer Dad to the rescue!!
postoys
Thank you for the advice. I am all set : )
CoffeeIsTasty
Where aren't people allowed to start a competing firm in the same industry?
RainDess
Some employers include non-compete clauses in their employee contracts that stop you leaving the company to compete for x no. of months #usa
CoffeeIsTasty
Oh yeah, that's pretty obvious. I thought AlternativeFactss' statement was more general than that. sorry
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PubstarHero
They are also illegal in several states in the US as well.