Job Title: LibreSprite Expert

Job Type: Contract

Location: Remote

Job Summary

Our customer’s 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.