Character / Sprite Artist

This role is for artists interested in creating character artwork and illustrated visual novel sprites for Five Nights at Freddy's: Follow Me.

When we refer to "sprites," we mean illustrated visual novel character sprites—not pixel art or retro-style game sprites. Think character artwork displayed over backgrounds during dialogue, with different expressions, poses, and visual variations depending on the scene.

The game features a mixture of original characters and established Five Nights at Freddy's characters portrayed during the story's 1985 setting. This includes the main protagonists, recurring characters, children, Freddy's employees, customers, and other characters encountered throughout the story.

The primary responsibility of this role will be creating 2D illustrated character sprites used throughout dialogue and story scenes. Characters will require multiple facial expressions and may also require alternate poses, outfits, states, or other variations as the story progresses.

We're looking for artwork that is stylized, expressive, and suited to a character-focused visual novel rather than photorealistic or pixelated. The same characters need to work during casual conversations, comedic interactions, emotional scenes, and much darker horror sequences.

Because Follow Me is being developed in chapters, artwork will be produced gradually alongside development. Artists will not be expected to create the game's entire cast and every sprite variation at once.

What to Submit

Please provide examples of your character artwork that best demonstrate your style and ability to draw expressive characters.

Examples involving character designs, visual novel sprites, facial expressions, alternate poses, or outfit variations are especially useful.

Existing artwork and portfolio pieces are completely fine—you do not need to create new artwork specifically for your application.

If you specialize in a particular part of character artwork—such as character design, line art, colouring, expressions, or sprite variations—feel free to mention that when applying.

Multiple character artists may be selected depending on the project's needs and the applications received.

What to Submit

Please provide examples of your character artwork that best demonstrate your style and ability to draw expressive characters.

Examples involving character designs, visual novel sprites, facial expressions, alternate poses, or outfit variations are especially useful.

Existing artwork and portfolio pieces are completely fine—you do not need to create new artwork specifically for your application.

If you specialize in a particular part of character artwork—such as character design, line art, colouring, expressions, or sprite variations—feel free to mention that when applying.

Multiple character artists may be selected depending on the project's needs and the applications received.