Pixel Animator

FyreFlight Games
alert with exclamation point inside a cirle
This position has been closed.
No items found.
Posted
August 12, 2026
Contract
United Kingdom
Remote

FyreFlight is a small UK indie studio. We shipped [Drunk Wizard Dungeoneer] on Steam to a positive reception, and we're now building Under the Flag, a hybrid 2D-3D tactical pirate roguelike with crew management, ship-to-ship combat, permadeath, and an event-driven story.

 

The role

We need a skilled pixel animator to build the motion foundation for our characters: a reusable, 8-directional animated base, think a proportion-locked "mannequin" or clean silhouette rig, that our in-house artists render final art on top of.

You're animating the motion and timing, as a template for our artists in house. We want to skin crew members and enemies over it. We have a fairly large animation list, so there's scope for ongoing work for the right fit.

 

What you'll deliver

  • An 8-directional animated base, with proportions and anchor/pivot points locked and consistent across every direction
  • The agreed animation set on that base (idle, walk, run, combat, hurt, death, plus a few pirate-specific actions — full list includes 25 animations, many of which are 2-3frames)
  • Clean, readable silhouettes — grayscale/greybox is fine
  • Delivered as sprite sheets and individual frames, plus editable source files (Aseprite preferred)
  • Consistent frame counts and a documented grid + naming convention

 

Specs

  • Perspective: [3/4 top-down, 8-directional — OR dimetric / 2:1 isometric, most pirate interaction anims are 2 directional however (aiming for idle-run to be 8 directional and a few combat ones)]
  • Character footprint: ~[48x48 – 64x64 px]
  • Frame rate: [aiming for <5 fps]

 

You are

  • Experienced with 8-directional / multi-angle sprite animation
  • Strong on weight, timing, and silhouette clarity
  • Comfortable working to a locked template with consistent anchor points
  • Reliable on milestones with clear communication

 

Terms

  1. Work-for-hire: full commercial rights, including our right to modify and build final art over the base
  2. Paid per milestone / animation batch, fixed scope agreed up front
  3. Credit in-game and in marketing

 

To apply, send:

  • Portfolio — pixel/sprite animation, ideally multi-directional or game-ready work
  • Your rate — per animation, per direction, or a package price for a defined set (however you prefer to quote)
  • Rough availability / turnaround
  • Tools & delivery format you work in (Aseprite, etc.)
About
FyreFlight Games

FyreFlight Games is an independent video game development studio focused on building distinctive, immersive gaming experiences.

Our approach blends technical expertise with creative depth, grounded in a strong understanding of what makes games engaging, enduring, and commercially viable.

Founded by developers with a lifelong passion for storytelling and interactive media, FyreFlight is driven by a desire to innovate across gameplay systems, world-building, and narrative structure. We work at the intersection of creativity and technology, using our proprietary development pipeline to deliver polished, high-quality titles on time and at scale.

We’re currently in active development across multiple IPs, each designed with long-term commercial potential and cross-platform adaptability in mind.

 

Studio Overview

FyreFlight Games was founded by Vedanshu and Harrison — two lifelong collaborators with a shared commitment to high-quality, emotionally resonant, and commercially compelling video games.

Our team brings together experience in design, art direction, narrative systems, and production management, allowing us to build games with ambition and precision. We develop using scalable production methodologies, robust tooling, and a deep respect for the creative process.

 

What We Build

We specialise in developing mid-sized, high-impact titles that resonate with core gaming audiences. Our titles are designed with clear market positioning, meaningful gameplay loops, and long-tail retention potential.

Whether through replayability, narrative intrigue, or unique mechanics, our aim is to build titles that offer strong player engagement and clear avenues for community development, platform partnerships, and future IP growth.

 

Core Values

  • Craftsmanship. We are committed to exceptional game design and storytelling, crafting immersive gaming experiences that players would be proud to explore.
  • Players First. We respect our players' time, intelligence, and passion for gaming. We are committed to creating experiences that captivate, inspire and challenge players worldwide.
  • Creativity & Innovation. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of creativity and technology to achieve groundbreaking innovations in game design and development.
  • Passion. Passion is at the heart of everything we do. We infuse every aspect of our games with a genuine enthusiasm and dedication to deliver exceptional gaming experiences.
  • Community Builders. We prioritize building a strong community of gamers, creators, and industry professionals to foster a collaborative environment that fuels our creative process.

Drunk Wizard Dungeoneer is an action-packed, chaotic roguelite where every potion you drink is both your weapon and your curse.

Unleash wild magic as a high-functioning, potion-loving wizard blasting your way through the ever-shifting dungeons. Balance the buzz- one too many and your magic fails, too few and chaos reigns. Master your Blood Potion Concentration, survive the hangover, and embrace the madness!

More Jobs at
FyreFlight Games
It looks like this team may not have any current job openings. Sign up for our newsletter and we'll be sure to let you know when they post a new role.
You may also wish to check for open roles on their
website.
Recent
Art & Animation
jobs
Thank you for joining! New issues are sent every Wednesday!
Oops! Something went wrong. Please try again.

You must be 18+ to view this job listing

Hey there! This job listing is for a role working on Adult Only games. As such, this listing may contain, reference, or link to sexual, explicit, and NSFW content.
By clicking “View Page” you affirm that you are at least 18 years old.