Experienced pixel animator for potential long term project.

EXPERIENCED PIXEL/DOT ANIMATORS ONLY I’m reaching out about a potential pixel-art project for our game, Samsara Saga. We are considering building a full class list for the game and are looking for an artist who can handle detailed, animated fantasy character sprites at a high level. The visual direction is inspired by the complexity, readability, and 3/4-view presentation of classic Ragnarok Online class sprites, while remaining fully original in design and execution. I have included a file of one of the classes we have already completed. This should help show the intended level of detail, scale, general direction, and quality bar. Ragnarok Online sprite-sheet references: - https://www.spriters-resource.com/pc_computer/ragnarokonline/ - https://www.spriters-resource.com/pc_computer/ragnarokonline/asset/141229/ - https://www.spriters-resource.com/pc_computer/ragnarokonline/sheet/141315/ Our core technical requirements are: - 3/4-view fantasy character sprites - 88 pixels tall per frame - 90-100 frames of animation - Width can vary as needed for weapons, capes, wings, armor silhouettes, and effects - Support for 8 directions (4 mirrored) - Clean, hand-made pixel art with original designs - No AI-generated or AI-assisted artwork - Transparent PNG sprite sheets, with editable source files preferred, ideally Aseprite - Consistent frame alignment, canvas setup, pivots, and clearly organized sheet layouts - Commercial-use rights for final approved assets The first paid test would be deliberately small: one character in an idle pose/idle animation only. We would review the quality, style match, technical setup, and communication process first. If that goes well, the next paid step would be the walk cycle for that same character. From there, we would potentially expand into attacks, hit reactions, death animations, skills, equipment variations, and additional classes. Could you let me know: 1. Whether this style and scope are a good fit for you 2. Your quote and estimated timeline for the idle-only paid test 3. Your quote and timeline for the follow-up walk cycle 4. Whether you have recommendations for the sprite-sheet layout or technical pipeline before we begin 5. You are able to work from concept art references Thank you. I’d be happy to provide additional references and specifications if this is something you would be interested in.