2D Pixel Artist

Virtuos

. Create pixel art game assets according to the approved visual style and references .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • UkraineJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in creating pixel art game assets, including characters, props, and environments, while adhering to specific visual styles and technical requirements. Proficient in frame-by-frame animation and maintaining high-quality standards based on feedback.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Pixel Art CreationFrame-By-Frame AnimationAseprite ProficiencyAttention To DetailPortfolio Development

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Hard Skills

Pixel ArtCharacter DesignProps DesignEnvironment DesignTileset CreationModular ElementsColor Palette ManagementAnimation TechniquesVisual EffectsAsset Preparation

Soft Skills

Attention To ContoursIncorporating FeedbackWorking From Briefs

Tools & Technologies

AsepritePhotoshop

Industry Keywords

Game ArtVisual StyleCompositionPerspectiveLightingShadingSilhouettesVolume ConveyancePixel ClustersLimited Color Palettes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create pixel art game assets according to the approved visual style and references
Create characters, props, environment elements, and backgrounds
Create tilesets and modular elements for building game environments
Follow requirements for color palettes, scale, level of detail, and asset dimensions
Prepare artwork for integration into the game according to the team’s technical requirements
Polish assets to final quality based on feedback from the Art Director
Create frame-by-frame animations for characters, objects, and visual effects

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of professional experience as a Pixel Artist or in a similar role
A portfolio showcasing pixel art, preferably created for games
Strong understanding of form, composition, perspective, color, lighting, and shading
Ability to create expressive silhouettes and convey volume and materials using a limited number of pixels
Strong attention to contours, pixel clusters, and limited color palettes
Ability to maintain a consistent visual style and level of detail across different types of assets
Proficiency in Aseprite, Photoshop, or a similar tool
Strong attention to detail and the ability to work from briefs and consistently incorporate feedback
Experience with frame-by-frame animation of characters, objects, and visual effects