u/ChefAccomplished5523

Hey! I’m working on an indie game called Where Shadows Lie, a 2D top-down pixel art game focused on narrative, tension, and survival.

I’m looking for a pixel artist who can create sprite sheets and animations based on existing high-fidelity character concept art.

Project Scope

• 2D top-down pixel art (32-bit style, not Game Boy limitation)
• Character sprite sheets (idle, walk, basic actions)
• Simple but expressive animations (subtlety > flash)
• Bonus: environment tiles/props if you’re interested

What you’ll be working from

• Clean, high-quality character concept art (turnarounds provided)
• Clear direction on tone, silhouette, and movement

Tone / Style

• Grounded, slightly dark
• Quiet, uneasy atmosphere rather than exaggerated/cartoonish
• Strong readability (especially in forest + low-light scenes)

Game Context

• You play as a teacher escorting children through a dangerous forest.
• Encounters are rare but intense.
• The world feels calm… until it isn’t

Looking For

• Strong understanding of top-down readability
• Experience with sprite sheets + animation cycles
• Ability to translate detailed concept art into clean pixel form
• Good communication and willingness to iterate

Budget

• Paid (flexible depending on scope and experience)
• Starting with a small batch to test fit, then expanding

If you’re interested, please leave a comment below with a link to your portfolio.

Hey! I’m working on an indie game called Where Shadows Lie, a 2D top-down pixel art game focused on narrative, tension, and survival.

I’m looking for a pixel artist who can create sprite sheets and animations based on existing high-fidelity character concept art.

Project Scope

• 2D top-down pixel art (64-bit style, not Game Boy limitation)
• Character sprite sheets (idle, walk, basic actions)
• Simple but expressive animations (subtlety > flash)
• Bonus: environment tiles/props if you’re interested

What you’ll be working from

• Clean, high-quality character concept art (turnarounds provided)
• Clear direction on tone, silhouette, and movement

Tone / Style

• Grounded, slightly dark
• Quiet, uneasy atmosphere rather than exaggerated/cartoonish
• Strong readability (especially in forest + low-light scenes)

Game Context

• You play as a teacher escorting children through a dangerous forest.
• Encounters are rare but intense.
• The world feels calm… until it isn’t

Looking For

• Strong understanding of top-down readability
• Experience with sprite sheets + animation cycles
• Ability to translate detailed concept art into clean pixel form
• Good communication and willingness to iterate

Budget

• Paid (flexible depending on scope and experience)
• Starting with a small batch to test fit, then expanding

If you’re interested, please leave a comment below with a link to your portfolio.