Mason Duram
Gowen,MI
Summary
Highly motivated pixel artist with over two years of experience specializing in animated game assets, environmental design, and game UI. Recognized for delivering high-quality assets under tight deadlines, demonstrated through successful contributions to multiple game jams. Eager to leverage creative skills and technical expertise in a remote internship to contribute to a professional game development division while further honing artistic abilities. Known for quick adaptability to project needs, ensuring alignment with the goals and overall vision.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
- Contributed art to multiple global game jams, including Inbound Shovel Jam, Jam Snap, Mini Jam, and Micro Jam
- Created fan-game assets for titles such as Pokémon Infinite Fusion for a year
- Completed small commissions and custom animation pieces for independent creators
- Scheduled to be featured in an upcoming episode of Artindi’s collaborative animation series.
Lead Pixel Artist
Up the Ante
08.2025 - Current
- Community Choice Award Winner (2nd overall by judging) — $50 prize
- Created 30+ assets, including animated NPCs, props, and UI elements
- Produced over 40 frames of animation for gambling-themed objects
- Delivered full art set in only 3 days, with assets created on both PC and mobile
- Aseprite
- Game link: https://tollgnoll.itch.io/uptheante
Lead Pixel Artist
Slightly Off Course
07.2025 - Current
- Ranked 43rd of 1,151 submissions
- Produced 40+ unique assets, including: Full background animations and still scenes, Multiple 16×16 to 32×32 animated player characters, and UI elements, minigame assets, and environmental props
- Delivered all art within a 10-day deadline, covering multiple distinct themes (restaurant, vehicle interior, Mars surface, etc.)
- Aseprite
- Game link: https://majorslotho.itch.io/slightly-off-course-v11
Education
High School -
Cedar Springs High School
Cedar Springs, MI12.2025
Skills
- Pixel art
- Sprite animation
- Tilesets
- UI design
- Color theory
- Composition
- Visual readability
- Aseprite
- Godot
- Unity
- Git/GitHub
- Art production
- Communication
- Teamwork
Projects And Accomplishments
- Slightly Off Course, Lead Pixel Artist, 07/25, Aseprite, Ranked 43rd of 1,151 submissions, Produced 40+ unique assets, including: Full background animations and still scenes, Multiple 16×16 to 32×32 animated player characters, and UI elements, minigame assets, and environmental props, Delivered all art within a 10-day deadline, covering multiple distinct themes (restaurant, vehicle interior, Mars surface, etc.), https://majorslotho.itch.io/slightly-off-course-v11
- Up the Ante, Lead Pixel Artist, 08/25, Aseprite, Community Choice Award Winner (2nd overall by judging) — $50 prize, Created 30+ assets, including animated NPCs, props, and UI elements, Produced over 40 frames of animation for gambling-themed objects, Delivered full art set in only 3 days, with assets created on both PC and mobile, https://tollgnoll.itch.io/uptheante
Portfolio
[Insert ArtStation or Website Link], https://itch.io/profile/the-waffi
Timeline
Lead Pixel Artist
Up the Ante
08.2025 - Current
Lead Pixel Artist
Slightly Off Course
07.2025 - Current
High School -
Cedar Springs High School