SMALL PIXELS. BIG POSSIBILITIES.
Hire pixel artists.
Create your world.
Explore pixel artists selected by CGHERO. Share your brief, get support from our team and compare proposals from available artists.
FIND YOUR FREELANCE HEROES TODAY
The right style.
The right artist.
Start with the work. Explore our curated pixel art collection and add the styles you love to your brief. We’ll review your project before inviting artists to quote.
Explore Our Pixel Art Freelancers & Studios
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO CREATE?
One sprite. A whole world.
Make it yours.
Choose a starting point. Your brief can combine services and include the technical detail your artists need.
Character sprites
Playable heroes, NPCs, enemies and character variations. Define sprite dimensions, views and poses.
Pixel art animation
Idle, walk, run, attack and effects loops. Specify actions, directions and frames for a useful quote.
Tilesets & environments
Seamless terrain, interiors, backgrounds and props designed around your game’s visual language.
UI, icons & items
Inventories, equipment, interface elements and icons that stay readable at your target resolution.
Pixel art illustration
Key visuals, portraits and promotional scenes with a distinctive pixel art style.
Game art packages
A coordinated set of characters, environments and UI, scoped around your milestones and production needs.
A BRIEF. A REVIEW. THE RIGHT FIT.
A clear path to your pixel art.
Describe your project
Build your brief and complete the project submission on CGHERO. Add references and the assets you need.
We review your brief
Our team checks the scope and may arrange a call for a larger or more complex project before it goes live.
Compare artist proposals
Suitable projects are opened for bids. Invited pixel artists can respond with their availability, approach and costs.
Choose your artist
Agree the deliverables, schedule and milestones with your chosen artist before production begins.
LET’S MAKE SOMETHING WORTH PLAYING
Get quotes for
your project.
Tell us what you need. Our team reviews your brief and invites relevant artists to provide availability and pricing.
Complete your project submission on the platform. CGHERO reviews the brief and may arrange a call before suitable projects go live for artist proposals.
Prefer a conversation?Build your pixel art brief
A clear idea is a great beginning. Add what you know; our team will help clarify the rest.
Budget and timing are optional. Continue to the platform to complete your project submission. No artist is booked at this step.
A larger production or an unclear scope? Talk to our team.
SCOPE BEFORE PRICE
What does it cost
to hire a pixel artist?
Start with the scope, then compare quotes. A static sprite, an animated character and a complete tileset involve different amounts of work.
Tell us what you want to create, even if you don’t have every specification yet.
What shapes your quote?
Asset count & dimensionsHow many unique assets, and at what pixel size?
Style & complexityA simple icon or a richly detailed environment?
Animation & directionsHow many actions, frames and viewing angles?
Schedule & deliverablesDeadline, revisions, source files and export formats.
BEFORE YOU START
Pixel art, without the guesswork.
How much does it cost to hire a pixel artist?
Pricing depends on the number of assets, resolution, visual detail, animation frames, directions, revisions and delivery schedule. Start with your requirements and an approximate budget if you have one. Available artists provide quotes for the agreed scope.
What is included in pixel art services?
Your brief defines the deliverables: for example, character sprites, animation loops, tilesets, backgrounds, UI or illustration. Agree quantities, dimensions, file formats, source files, revisions and milestones in the quote before work starts.
Can I hire a freelance pixel artist for a small project?
You can describe a single asset or a larger package. Our team reviews the project for suitability; artist participation depends on the scope, budget and availability.
Can an artist match my existing game style?
Include reference images, existing assets, palette, resolution and an explanation of the style you want. Ask prospective artists about relevant work and consider agreeing a paid test asset before a larger production.
Will I receive source files and commercial usage rights?
Specify your intended commercial use and the editable source files you need in the brief. Confirm the deliverables and applicable ownership or licensing terms in your project agreement before work begins.
How quickly can a pixel artist start?
Availability is confirmed by artists when they respond. Include your target start date and deadline, and distinguish a firm launch date from a flexible delivery window.
What happens after I submit a brief?
CGHERO reviews your submitted project and may ask for clarification or arrange a call. Suitable projects are made available for bids from invited artists. You review the responses and choose who to work with.