Experience: 3 to 5 years
Job Type: Full-time (Contractual / Freelancing)
Location: Remote
Required Skills: Libresprite, Pixel art, Graphic design, Illustration
Our team is seeking a skilled LibreSprite Expert to play a pivotal role in professional pixel art and animation projects. You’ll capture your creative process, providing valuable insights into your workflow while helping to teach AI how top-tier Libresprite users operate. This role is perfect for experienced artists who thrive in end-to-end project management and are passionate about sharing both their artistry and thought process.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive complete pixel art and animation projects from concept through final asset export using LibreSprite.
- Demonstrate real-time animation previews, refining motion and timing to studio-quality standards.
- Utilize onion skinning, layers, and complex sprite composition features to create smooth, dynamic animations.
- Design and develop cohesive asset sets, sprite sheets, character animations, tilesets, UI elements, and retro-style illustrations.
- Leverage tiled drawing mode, palette customization, and pixel-precise tools for intricate patterns and detail work.
- Export optimized sprites and animations in required production formats, adhering to technical and artistic specifications.
- Clearly articulate workflow decisions, creative choices, and technical approaches, both in writing and verbally.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Expert-level proficiency with LibreSprite, with a proven track record of production usage.
- Strong portfolio showcasing professional pixel art, animation, and graphic design.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, able to explain concepts and workflow logic clearly.
- Experience independently managing end-to-end projects, from concept through asset delivery.
- Deep understanding of sprite composition, animation techniques, and stylistic nuances in pixel art.
- Proficient in customizing color palettes, tile creation, and managing complex layers and animation frames.
- Ability to work autonomously within a remote, collaborative environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience capturing or teaching creative workflows for training, tutorials, or educational initiatives.
- Familiarity with retro game art pipelines or production environments.
- Experience contributing to open-source or collaborative art projects.