Sprite artist

Definitions

A digital artist who specializes in creating 2D graphical assets, known as sprites, for use in video games.

A graphic designer focused on the pixel-by-pixel illustration and animation of characters, objects, or backgrounds for interactive media.

Examples

The lead sprite artist spent weeks refining the character animations for the new platformer game.

As a freelance sprite artist, she specializes in creating retro-style pixel art for indie developers.

The studio is currently looking to hire a talented sprite artist who is proficient in Aseprite and Photoshop.

Synonyms

Pixel artist Game graphic designer Sprite animator Asset creator Digital illustrator Game illustrator

Antonyms

Environment sculptor Technical programmer Audio engineer Game designer Narrative writer