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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.

Junior 2D Artist