About this opportunity
Micro1 lists this Remote Libresprite Expert opportunity in catalina foothills, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Libresprite Expert
$20 - $70/hour pay
Required Skills
Libresprite
Pixel Art
Graphic Design
Illustration
About micro1
micro1 is a data lab that helps AI labs & Enterprises train foundational models and agents. We provide frontier evaluations and reinforcement learning environments to improve LLM capabilities, as well as contextual evaluations to monitor and improve AI agents in enterprise settings.
Our AI recruiting agent sources and vets domain experts for our data platform that enables rapid production of high-quality training data. Our research spans high-value, specialized domains (legal, medical, finance, coding, etc.), where expert-level data is the hardest to produce and most valuable for advanced model performance. Our pipeline performance system ensures both quality and velocity.
Job Title: LibreSprite Expert
Job Type: Contract
Location: Remote
Job Summary: In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.
Key Responsibilities:
* Drive complete pixel art and animation projects from concept through final asset export using LibreSprite.
* Demonstrate real-time animation previews, refining motion and timing to studio-quality standards.
* Utilize onion skinning, layers, and complex sprite composition features to create smooth, dynamic animations.
* Design and develop cohesive asset sets, sprite sheets, character animations, tilesets, UI elements, and retro-style illustrations.
* Leverage tiled drawing mode, palette customization, and pixel-precise tools for intricate patterns and detail work.
* Export optimized sprites and animations in required production formats, adhering to technical and artistic specifications.
* Clearly articulate workflow decisions, creative choices, and technical approaches—both in writing and verbally.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Expert-level proficiency with LibreSprite, with a proven track record of production usage.
* Strong portfolio showcasing professional pixel art, animation, and graphic design.
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, able to explain concepts and workflow logic clearly.
* Experience independently managing end-to-end projects, from concept through asset delivery.
* Deep understanding of sprite composition, animation techniques, and stylistic nuances in pixel art.
* Proficient in customizing color palettes, tile creation, and managing complex layers and animation frames.
* Ability to work autonomously within a remote, collaborative environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Prior experience capturing or teaching creative workflows for training, tutorials, or educational initiatives.
* Familiarity with retro game art pipelines or production environments.
* Experience contributing to open-source or collaborative art projects.
Who can apply
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