Pixel Artist for Video Game Development
Water Witch · Remote (Europe, GMT+2)
💰 $8–14/hr
⏰ Over 30 hours per week · Ongoing
🗣 English (B1+) + Russian (fluent)
🎯 Mid-level
❗️ This is a remote mid-level role — you must have 2+ years of experience in character design, backgrounds, tilesets, UI, icons, and other game-ready pixel art assets.
We are Water Witch — a game studio looking for a talented Generalist Pixel Artist to join our team. You'll create high-quality pixel art for video games, working closely with the development team to ensure art consistency and style alignment. Flexible working hours (100–160 hours per month) with remuneration from $800 to $1,800 USD based on rate and completed hours.
💼 What you'll actually do:
•Create high-quality pixel art assets including characters, environments, tiles, items, and UI elements for video games using Aseprite
•Collaborate with the development team to ensure art consistency and style alignment
•Manage and deliver artwork within specified deadlines
⭐️ What we're looking for:
•2+ years of experience in video game development as a pixel artist
•Strong understanding of pixel art techniques and basic art theories: color theory, anatomy, composition
•Knowledge of the specifics of drawing for video games
•Ability to create polished, readable backgrounds in pixel-art style
•Proficient in character pixel art creation
•UI, tiles and assets (optional)
•Experience working with Aseprite
•A strong portfolio demonstrating a variety of pixel art styles and projects
•Experience in hand-drawn pixel art animation is a big advantage
•Fluent in Russian; English language proficiency at B1 level or higher
•Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
•Good communication skills and responsiveness to feedback
💫 Big plus if you have:
•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
🎁 What's in it for you:
•Fully remote position
•25–40 hours per week
•Monthly pay: $800 – $1,800 USD
•Friendly and creative team environment
•Opportunity to work on international game projects
📲 Ready to apply? Send your portfolio, resume, and a brief introduction — we'll get back to you fast!
