About the Project

We're building a 2D top-down isometric pixel art game set in a solar-punk future with hints of magic. We're looking for a pixel artist and animator to help bring our characters to life.

What You'll Do

  • Illustrate and animate pixel art characters that fit the solar-punk aesthetic of the game
  • Animate character movement in all 8 directions (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW) at a 32x32 pixel resolution
  • Create run, idle, and other core movement cycles that read clearly at a small scale
  • Collaborate with the design and development team to ensure animations fit gameplay needs (timing, frame count, silhouette clarity)
  • Iterate on feedback and maintain visual consistency across the character roster
  • Deliver organized, game-ready sprite sheets

What We're Looking For

  • A strong personal portfolio showing pixel art and/or animation work (professional experience not required, we care about skill and style)
  • Comfort working within small pixel dimensions (32x32) while keeping characters expressive and readable
  • Understanding of, or willingness to learn, 8-directional movement animation for top-down/isometric games
  • An eye for color, light, and atmosphere that could suit a solar-punk visual style
  • Strong communication and openness to feedback and revisions

Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with isometric perspective and tile-based art
  • Experience with pixel art tools such as Aseprite, Photoshop, or similar
  • Previous game jam, hobby, or personal project experience with sprite animation

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Pixel Artist