Pixel Artist and Animator for Video Game Development

Mellow AI Scout , Posted 1 month ago

Freelance

$1,900 / Month

Remote

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We are looking for a talented Pixel Art Character Artist & Animator to join our studio. The ideal candidate has strong experience (at least 3 years) in character design, advanced pixel-art animation, and creating expressive game-ready assets for video games.
This is a full-time position offering 40 hours per week, with a monthly salary up to 1900 Euro or an hourly rate. Candidates should be located in selected countries and possess language proficiency in Russian and intermediate English (B1).


For which tasks (responsibilities)?
  • Create high-quality pixel art characters and animations for video  games.

  • Design and animate pixel art assets using Aseprite.

  • Collaborate with the development team to ensure art  consistency and style alignment.

  • Manage and deliver artwork within specified deadlines.

What kind of professional are we looking for?
  • 3+ years of experience in game development and  character animation for video games

  • Proficient in character pixel art creation.

  • Expertise in advanced character animation: attacks, jumps, hit reactions, death animations, spell-casting animations, special effects animation, etc.

  • Ability to create polished, readable animations in pixel-art style

  • Strong understanding of the fundamental principles of  animation

  • Knowledge of animation techniques specifically for video games

  • Experience working with Aseprite

  • Strong portfolio demonstrating pixel-art character design and animation skills

  • Fluent in Russian; English language proficiency at B1 level or higher.

  • Located in one of the following countries: Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Uzbekistan, Armenia, Moldova,  Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland.

What is important for us in a person?
  • Good communication skills

  • Ability to work in a team and under the guidance of an art director

  • Attention to technical briefs and feedback

  • Creative approach to problem-solving

  • Discipline, reliability, and responsibility in work

Why do we enjoy working here?
  • Full-time position: 40 hours per week

  • Monthly salary: up to €1900

  • Hourly payment is possible by agreement

  • Friendly and creative team environment

  • Opportunity to work on exciting game projects

The selection process
  • Interview

  • Paid test assignment

  • Final selection based on the results

    How to Apply

    Please send your portfolio, resume, and a brief  introduction. Your portfolio should clearly showcase:

    • Pixel-art character design

    • Complex character animations

    • Game-ready animation workflows

    We look forward to seeing your work!

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