LibreSprite Expert (English) in Pixel Art and 2D Animation
You will create and edit pixel art and 2D game assets in LibreSprite. The work supports AI training by turning practical creative knowledge into artwork, instructions, prompts, and clear written explanations.
- Field
- Generalist
- Where
- United States, Algeria, Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh +46 more
- Commitment
- part time
- Posted
- 8 days ago
How this pay compares
At $46/hr (the midpoint of $21 to $70), this role pays more than 38% of the 206 open generalist roles with a listed pay range, below the median of $60.
Among platforms with 10 or more priced generalist roles, Alignerr has the highest median ($80/hr across 17 roles) and micro1 the lowest ($50/hr across 54).
OpenTrain AI roles that closed since late October stayed listed a median of 31 days (122 roles). OpenTrain AI posted this one 8 days ago.
Computed from 2,746 open roles we track across Mercor, micro1, Handshake AI, Alignerr, Appen and OpenTrain AI, refreshed daily. Midpoints of listed ranges; “up to” ceilings are left out of medians.
What you would earn at this rate
Per week, before tax
$683
Per month, if the work is steady
$2,958
- Tax
- Contract pay arrives with no tax withheld. A US contractor at this rate and these hours would set aside about $748 a month for self-employment tax plus federal income tax at the 12% bracket (25%, before state tax). Outside the US, your own country's rules apply.
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Open generalist roles on each platform
The same kind of work, priced on every platform we track, with the best-paid open role on each.
| Platform | Open | Median | Best-paid open role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alignerr | 17 | $80/hr | Frontier Data Lead – Client Success & AI Partnerships$85-120/hr |
| Mercor | 22 | $63/hr | Luxury Automotive Strategy Expert$300-350/hr |
| OpenTrain AIthis role | 115 | $61/hr | Contract Manager and Negotiator (English)$150/hr |
| micro1 | 60 | $50/hr | Member of Technical Staff, Enterprise AI$300k-700k/yr |
| Handshake AI | 24 | up to $88/hr | Intelligence Expert (Bachelor's, Master's and PhDs) - AI TrainerUp to $200/hr |
“Up to” rows list only ceilings, so their median is a maximum, not comparable with the range midpoints above them.
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The work
You will create and edit pixel art and 2D game assets in LibreSprite. The work supports AI training by turning practical creative knowledge into artwork, instructions, prompts, and clear written explanations.
- Design sprites, characters, backgrounds, and 2D animations.
- Work with layers, color palettes, frames, and sprite sheets.
- Improve artwork quality and troubleshoot design issues.
- Complete advanced LibreSprite tasks.
- Explain creative workflows step by step.
- Write clear instructions and detailed prompts for pixel art workflows.
What it pays and takes
This is remote contractor work with flexible weekly hours. Previous AI training experience is helpful but not required, while strong real-world knowledge of pixel art and 2D game design is important.
- Pay: $21 to $70 per hour.
- Work arrangement: Remote contractor work with flexible weekly hours.
- Location: Open to candidates in eligible countries across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
- Language: English proficiency at B2 level or higher.
- Required: Strong professional hands-on experience using LibreSprite.
- Required: Experience with pixel art, sprite design, and 2D animation.
- Required: Understanding of layers, frames, color palettes, and sprite sheets.
- Required: Ability to create detailed, high-quality pixel art assets.
- Required: Access to LibreSprite and the ability to record your screen while completing tasks.
- Required: Ability to explain creative workflows clearly.
- Helpful: A portfolio showing pixel art or 2D game design experience.
- Helpful: Study in graphic design, digital arts, or a related field.
- Helpful: Experience with Aseprite or other pixel art tools.
- Helpful: Experience with human data work, game art, animation, or digital illustration.
How it works
You apply here in about two minutes and finish on the hiring platform. The next step is a short AI interview (technical roles include a coding challenge). Passing it is how you qualify for paid tasks, so take it soon after you are invited.
The hiring platform's application for this job asks for your resume, your LinkedIn profile, your phone number, your location and answers to 5 screening questions.
About AI training work
AI training is the human work behind AI systems, including preparing examples, creating content, and writing feedback that helps models learn. OpenTrain helps people find these projects, build a profile, and apply for work that matches their skills.
From applying to your first payment on OpenTrain AI
- 1
Create a profile
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- 2
Apply
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- 3
Funded milestones
The client funds each milestone before work starts.
- 4
First payment
OpenTrain pays out to your connected payout method when the client approves the milestone. It doesn't publish a fixed payout schedule.
Sources: OpenTrain: AI training careers, OpenTrain docs: invoicing and payouts
Full OpenTrain AI profile: watch-outs and the public record →Pay history
OpenTrain AI has listed this role at $21-70/hr since Nov 3, 2026 with no change.
Across OpenTrain AI's generalist roles, the median listed pay was $40/hr on Nov 1, 2026 (50 roles) and is $61/hr as of Nov 11, 2026 (114 roles).
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