I realise this is might be a somewhat "it depends.." question, but in studios of varying sizes, what is the usual ratio of concept/2d artists to 3d artists?
I realise this is might be a somewhat "it depends.." question, but in studios of varying sizes, what is the usual ratio of concept/2d artists to 3d artists?
indeed, and it depends if the studio is specialized on 2D games, 3D games or 2d & 3D games too. Anyway, In that last case, I would say 60% - 40% (2D - 3D)
2 dedicated concept artists + about 2 marketing artists + ~ 3 "other". You could add UI/UX artists as they mainly work in 2D as well.
In my studio the ratio is ~12 (2d) to 100 (3d and animation).
However our studio was previously all 3D and we work in collaboration with other studios that cover other art areas. 2D art here is on the rise though. I expect a more balanced "Stand alone" studio with all jobs under one roof the ratio would be about 1 in 4.
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Two+ 3D Artists (perhaps even more)
We only have one dedicated concept artist on our end, though several of us are capable of doing designs as well when the time calls for it.
Art Directors, Lead Artists (and sometimes Senior Artists) are expected to do concept art as needed, if no dedicated concept artist is available.
Anyway, In that last case, I would say 60% - 40% (2D - 3D)
In my studio the ratio is ~12 (2d) to 100 (3d and animation).
However our studio was previously all 3D and we work in collaboration with other studios that cover other art areas. 2D art here is on the rise though. I expect a more balanced "Stand alone" studio with all jobs under one roof the ratio would be about 1 in 4.