2D Pixel Art Animator – Senior Level

 

We’re looking for a talented and experienced pixel animator ready to be part of our team.

💡 A 2D pixel art animation portfolio is required in order to evaluate the application.

Skills & Requirements:

  • Strong pixel art portfolio focused on characters with a thorough understanding of anatomy, color theory, lighting, and perspective.
  • Portfolio showcasing production-quality pixel art animations created forshipped or commercially released games is highly valued.
  • A style that leans towards a more realistic pixel art aesthetic, moving away from the cartoon style.
  • At least five years of previous experience in the video game industry.
  • Proficient in Aseprite or Photoshop.
  • Extensive experience in traditional (frame-by-frame) animation applied to pixel art.
  • Mastering the basics of pixel art: color palettes, legibility, contrast, and silhouettes.
  • VFX and Particles: Ability to create visual effects (smoke, fire, magic) using pixel art.
  • Expertise in the creation and management of production-ready assets.

 

Nice to have:

  • Engine Integration: Previous experience implementing assets in Unity (animators, sprite sheet slicing, and pivot point positioning).
  • Understand what a shader is and how 2D materials work in order to collaborate with technical programmers.
  • Experience working with 2.5D or 3D using pixel art textures.

 

Additional information

  • Type of contract:
    • Long term position. 40 hours/week contract.
    • From 39k euros gross annual salary, commensurate with experience.
    • We are based in Tenerife and Seville. For this role, we have a preference for candidates located in or able to work from our Seville office, though remote work is also available.
    • You might be required to attend up to 2 per-team and 2 company-wide team-building activities each year, travel and accommodation provided by the company.
  • Company Perks
    • Get a piece of the cake: The Game Kitchen distribute 90% of annual profitwith its long term employees.*
    • Health Insurance with dental supplement.
    • Your mental health matters: we pay for the appointments you make through our psychological partner.
    • An economic bonus to cover food and transportation expenses if you are working in one of our two facilities.
    • Economic help for your child’s daycare up to three years old.
    • Help for the acquisition of your first home in Seville or Tenerife.
    • Open minded, trans-inclusive feminist working environment.
    • Strict no overtime policy.
    • And more to come!

Please, send your CV and Portfolio to:
[email protected]