Junior 2D Artist

About the Company

Octo Games Studio is a Netherlands-based game development company specializing in visual novels, particularly adult (18+) themed content, created using Unity. Their goal is to craft engaging narratives and visually impressive materials that offer players a unique experience. With a growing team of about 100 members, they are looking to expand by hiring a talented Junior 2D Artist who shares their passion for visual creativity.

Role Responsibilities

• Refine and enhance AI-generated illustrations to production-ready quality through retouching and artistic improvements using Adobe Photoshop, including work with layers, color, lighting, and textures.
• Correct AI artifacts such as anatomical errors, clothing elements, hair, objects, and lighting, ensuring adaptation to the studio's style.
• Prepare static artworks for Spine animation by slicing layers, establishing correct hierarchy, and applying proper naming and structuring of files to support smooth animator workflow.
• Adhere to technical specifications, production pipelines, and guidelines set by team leads.
• Collaborate closely with the 2D Team Lead, AI Artists, and 2D Spine Animator to ensure a cohesive final product.

Candidate Requirements

• Possess foundational commercial experience or a strong portfolio in 2D graphic art.
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop with the ability to logically organize layered files.
• Basic understanding of anatomy, perspective, lighting, and composition principles.
• Attention to detail and meticulous file management practices.
• Willingness to work with 18+ adult content.
• Receptive to feedback with a strong desire for personal and professional growth.
• Capable of independently planning tasks, meeting deadlines, and understanding the impact of their work on the team's overall output.
• Bonus skills include experience with Stable Diffusion or other image generators and knowledge of Spine or similar 2D animation tools.

Compensation and Benefits

• Payment per artwork (including layers) ranges from $50 to $150, depending on complexity.
• 14 days of paid vacation in addition to paid sick leaves.
• Compensation for overtime years of service.
• Fully remote work enabling employees to work from anywhere worldwide.
• A friendly work environment with online activities and team events.
• Opportunities to contribute to interesting projects presenting creative challenges.

Recruitment Process

• Evaluation of CV and portfolio to assess experience and artistic style.
• An unpaid test task to evaluate artistic skills.
• Interview with HR and the team lead to discuss experience and workflows.
• A paid small project task to verify performance in actual work conditions.