Pixel Environment Artist (Internship Unpaid)

Company Description

At Toniztoz, we create immersive experiences by crafting unique game worlds, turning bold ideas into playable adventures. With our indie team, fueled by creativity and passion, we aim to develop meaningful games that resonate deeply with players. Dedicated to innovation, we work together as visionaries who love storytelling and design. We believe games should leave a lasting impression, offering engaging and unforgettable experiences.

About the Role:

We are looking for an Environment Artist who can bring eerie Asian landscapes and folklore-inspired locations to life. You will design and paint atmospheric 2D pixel environments for a horror side-scroller from haunted temples and forest trails to abandoned homes and cursed shrines.

Responsibilities:

Create high-quality pixel art backgrounds, tilesets, and environment pieces.

Work with the art lead to maintain consistent mood, palette, and horror aesthetics.

Design modular tiles that work smoothly in a side-scrolling level layout.

Add environmental storytelling elements (props, lighting cues, mood particles).

Collaborate with level designers to ensure visual clarity and smooth readability

Requirements:

Strong interest in pixel art & environment design.

Good understanding of perspective, lighting, and composition.

Familiarity with Aseprite / Libresprite or any pixel-art tool.

Ability to follow a visual theme Asian folklore, horror, and atmospheric settings

Bonus Skills (Not required):

Experience with tileset creation.

Understanding of parallax layers or simple animations (fog, lantern sway)

School students & beginners with strong fundamentals are welcome. Passion matters the most!

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