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WPP Production

Graphic Production Artist

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$57 - $62/hr

What does a Graphic Production Artist do at WPP Production? Role summary: The WPP Production team ... Highly detail-oriented, with a drive for perfection down to the last pixel * Thrives in a ...

PURPLE

Studio Lead

Sarasota, FL · On-site

Responsibilities : • Lead a studio of 3 to 4 artists across concurrent real-time production ... Revit, Rhino, or SketchUp via Datasmith • Awareness of Pixel Streaming and its implications for ...

Situation Group

Media Planner, Paid Social

New York, NY · On-site

$75K - $80K/yr

Pixel management and conversion event tagging via Google Tag Manager. * Collaborate closely with ... Special access to New York City's arts and entertainment scene We have been honored for our ...

Situation Group

Media Planner, Paid Social

New York, NY · On-site

$75K - $80K/yr

Pixel management and conversion event tagging via Google Tag Manager. * Collaborate closely with ... Special access to New York City's arts and entertainment scene We have been honored for our ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for pixel artist in the United States is $51.37, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.91 and $38.46 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Pixel Artist job?

A Pixel Artist is a digital artist who creates artwork at the pixel level, often for video games, animations, or digital media. They design characters, environments, and objects using a limited color palette and resolution, emphasizing detail and clarity. Pixel Artists work closely with game developers, animators, and designers to produce retro-style or stylized visuals. Their work is commonly seen in indie games, mobile apps, or nostalgic 8-bit and 16-bit-inspired projects.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of a Pixel Artist in a game development team?

As a Pixel Artist in a game development team, your main responsibilities include designing and creating pixel-based characters, backgrounds, assets, and animations that align with the project's visual style. You may spend your days collaborating closely with game designers, animators, and programmers to iterate on asset feedback and optimize your artwork for game engine integration. It's common to work on multiple assets simultaneously, adhere to strict color palettes, and ensure visual consistency across the project. Additionally, Pixel Artists frequently participate in team meetings to discuss art direction, technical constraints, and progress updates. This collaborative environment helps ensure that the game's visuals are both technically feasible and artistically engaging.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Pixel Artist position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Pixel Artist, you need strong visual artistry, attention to detail, and proficiency in creating sprite-based or low-resolution graphics, often supported by a portfolio demonstrating your work. Familiarity with graphic editing software like Adobe Photoshop, Aseprite, or Pyxel Edit is essential, and knowledge of animation tools or game engines such as Unity can be beneficial. Creativity, good communication, and the ability to collaborate with developers and designers are important soft skills for success. These skills ensure pixel-perfect, visually compelling assets that fit the creative vision and technical requirements of the project.

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Expression of Interest - FX Artist

AGBO Films LLC

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Temporary

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

About the Company:
Founded in 2017 by Anthony and Joe Russo, AGBO is an artist-led independent studio shaping the future of film and television. The Russo Brothers and AGBO have generated more than $7 billion at the global box office, including Avengers: Endgame. The studio's projects include Academy Award-winning Everything Everywhere All at Once, Netflix hits The Gray Man and Extraction, and Prime Video's visceral thriller The Bluff and the global Citadel franchise. Citadel Season 2 premieres in May 2026.
AGBO is currently in production with Netflix on Tygo and Mercenary, both part of the Extraction universe, as well as with Lionsgate on John Rambo, a prequel to the iconic franchise. The studio is in post-production on The Whisper Man, starring Robert De Niro, and Avengers: Doomsday, which will be released December 18, 2026. AGBO will begin shooting Avengers: Secret Wars later this year. Both upcoming Avengers films are directed by Anthony and Joe Russo and co-produced by AGBO and Marvel Studios.
About the Position:
AGBO is seeking a talented FX Artist to join our Visual Effects (VFX) team. The FX Artist will help bring all forms of real-time FX to life and push the visual development of a high quality project. The Artist will develop an artistic vision of hand-crafted FX to be used in the Unreal Engine.
This is an Expression of Interest role.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with the Lead Artist and other departments to deliver spectacular quality visual effects.
  • Provide technical setup, integration, and troubleshooting of performant FX in real-time.
  • Paint FX textures from scratch and combine traditional hand-crafted art techniques with next gen shaders and materials to create a unique visual style for all types of FX (magic, water, fire, smoke, etc.).
  • Document and communicate specifications and visual benchmarks to support the artistic vision to both studio and external artists.
  • Will use sprite-based particle systems along with pixel and vertex shaders to build a wide variety of real-time special effects.
  • Ability to use traditional visual effects software such as Maya, Max, Photoshop, Houdini, etc. along with proprietary tools to deliver high quality visual effects simulating real world physical elements.
  • Read and write script code to sequence effects.
  • Troubleshoot artistic, technical, and performance issues.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills:
  • 3+ years professional experience as an FX artist and/or art lead and specialize in using Maya, Photoshop, and in game VFX systems.
  • Working knowledge of 3D rendering engines and experience designing FX shaders, particle systems, physics, ribbons, shaders, etc.
  • Exceptional understanding of next generation asset creation and VFX pipelines and tools.
  • Have an exceptional understanding of the role FX has in production and know how to use color, shape, timing, rhythm, and readability to create compelling, memorable, and performant FX.
  • Strong understanding of real-time simulation, offline simulation, materials, and performance including Niagra within Unreal Engine.
  • Mastery of relevant software packages such as Houdini, Substance, EmberGen, Photoshop, After Effects and/or Maya.
  • The ability to be self-sufficient, reliable, and responsible for large tasks.
  • Have an eye for polish and detail for final production.
  • A strong portfolio demonstrating your artistic and technical capabilities.

Additional Information:
  • This is a temporary position with the possibility of extension based on project needs.
  • This is an Expression of Interest role. You will be contacted once an opportunity becomes available.
  • Remote candidates may be considered; however, preference will be given to those who can work in Los Angeles.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship.
  • Please submit a portfolio or demo reel for consideration.

AGBO Labs LLC is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. We aim to recruit the right people for the jobs we have to offer, and to assess applications on the basis of relevant skills, education and experience.
AGBO participates in E-Verify - English | Spanish
The job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent to this position.

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