2D Pixel Artist Job at Virtuos in New York

2D Pixel Artist

Join our team of like-minded people passionate about a common goal and love for games as a 2D Pixel Artist!
Responsibilities

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.
Qualifications

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.
We always welcome new, talented professionals, so we look forward to receiving a CV with a link to your portfolio!