Middle Pixelart Animator

Responsibilities: — Animate characters, creatures, environments, and visual effects in pixel art style — Refine animation cycles for movement, combat, and cinematic sequences — Collaborate with game designers, writers, and artists to ensure visual consistency with the project’s narrative and art direction — Work from storyboards and concept art, prepare assets for implementation in game engines, and iterate based on feedback from the art director and broader team Requirements: — Strong animation skills including 2D pixel art character and environment animation with understanding of timing, weight, and movement — Experience with storyboarding and visual storytelling to translate narrative moments into clear, engaging animated sequences — Familiarity with motion graphics and basic motion capture workflows, especially for stylized or pixel art adaptations — Effective communication skills for collaborating in a remote, cross-disciplinary team and incorporating feedback constructively — Proficiency with Aseprite ideally, Photoshop also acceptable, and experience preparing assets for game engines such as Unity or Unreal — Demonstrated portfolio of pixel art animation, ideally including JRPG or retro-inspired projects and combat or cinematic sequences — Ability to work independently, manage time well, and meet contract deadlines in a remote production environment — Interest in science fiction, anime, manga, and narrative-driven games; prior experience in indie or trans-media projects is beneficial Benefits: — Rate of pay is $35/hr with roughly 35 hours of work weekly — Payment made every two weeks via ACH or Crypto — Potential for a full-time position within the studio by end of Q1 2027 The role is a contract position remote within the United States.