Tired of searching for art freelance jobs?
Build a sustainable
art business on Dorian!
Dorian is a No-Code, Creator-Forward platform
for visual novels, dating sims, and otome games.
Why Dorian?
Making a living as an artist is brutal. It's difficult to find clients, start a major project through traditional channels, break into the game indsustry, or keep up with the requirements to create a webcomic while building an audience.
On Dorian, you’ll bring your characters to life in game format and 10x the earnings for the same (or less effort)— all while ditching the grind and the gatekeepers.
Tell a vivid story with just a few art assets
“I didn’t have to draw every single panel for the story I was creating, and that saved me a lot of time, which meant that I could write my stories and get them out there really fast!” - ValerieOS, previous webcomic artist who is now creating on Dorian!
With a visual novel, you’ll create cover art & character sprites once, then keep telling the story using that art.
Every additional piece of art you create (special CGs, new expressions or characters) helps grow your IP and your earning potential!
You choose when to invest more time expanding the art set!
Bring your OCs to life— and retain ownership
“There's nothing better than releasing an episode and seeing someone stream it because they're so desperate to scream with other people about how much they love your work.” - Ren, a former webcomic creator now on Dorian
You can put your passion project OCs into a story for everyone to fall for— or team up with a writer to create a new story
You can choose with your creative partners if you want to maintain ownership of the art you put on Dorian.
“You wrote that moment going 'I really hope the fans love it...' then you get to watch them lose their minds in real time about it.” - Ren
A passionate community of readers & creative partners
“There's so much to Dorian outside of posting stories. I've made so many friends, I've learned so much, my writing has improved so much, my art has improved so much.” - Ren
Our Discord is thriving with other writers and artists to collaborate with— and readers looking for their next obsession.
Interested in being one of our Featured Artists, meaning writers reach out to you with pitches? We can market-test your work to help writers understand if your art will help them succeed!
Use our built-in tools like engagement metrics and community streaming to connect with and understand your audience!
“On Dorian, people are there because they want good art and good stories… They’re not there for 15 second shorts, they’re there for the stories and the characters people create.” - Pianobelt
Earn sustainably, long term!
“I never thought I could tell my mom "Hey mom, sharks are paying my bills!" and not just sharks— sexy sharks!” - Rose Magpie
Players choose to support creators by paying for premium bonus scenes— they get an extra juicy scene or art; you get a percentage of player spend every month.
Some of our successful artists are earning 10-15x the amount an initial art commission in monthly earnings.
Building multiple games on Dorian lets you stack earnings, leading to a sustainable business.
“I get a percentage of what the game makes from players. There was an initial purchase [of commissioned art], but at this point through rev share... that’s already surpassed what the initial price was.” - Pianobelt
How to Get Started on Dorian
3 Different Ways
I want to make my own game!
You’ve been waiting to tell the story in your head. You have characters and a plan.
Create an account on Dorian’s web platform, where you’ll make your games, and check out our Creator Wiki for more guidance.
Most projects only need cover art and three sprites to get started. Design your heartthrob love interests and upload them to our platform.
Make your first three episodes on Dorian’s no-code, drag-and drop platform, and launch to an audience immediately!
I want to work with a writer!
Find your next creative dream team-up on Dorian.
Join our Discord to be part of the creative community and search for a writer to pair with!
If you’re interested, apply to our Featured Artist program to be highlighted to our community— and have interested writers pitch to you!
Start writing your next hit story together!
I want to license my art to multiple writers!
You make the hottest characters— you’ll share them with creators for a fair price.
Create an account on Dorian’s web platform, where you’ll make your games, and check out our Creator Wiki for more guidance.
Create a template with art and/or story prompts on Dorian’s web platform, and set the percentage royalties you'll earn from anyone who uses that template to make games going forward!