Octo Games is an international game development studio with a legal entity based in the Netherlands. We create commercial games for the Steam audience and support them throughout the entire development cycle - from the initial concept, narrative, and visual direction to release, post-launch support, and further development.
Our main focus is Adult Visual Novels and story-driven games where visual quality, character design, atmosphere, and emotional player engagement play a key role. Since 2017, our team has released more than 200 projects and built an international audience around our games.
Today, Octo Games continues to grow while maintaining a flexible approach to work. We make decisions quickly, value initiative, and give specialists the opportunity to influence both production processes and the final result.
We work fully remotely and bring together professionals from different countries who are interested in creating atmospheric and commercially successful games.
We are currently building a new AI-focused department and looking for a specialist who combines technical expertise with a strong artistic vision. This role is ideal for someone who understands the technical side of generative AI, confidently works with ComfyUI, and knows how to turn generated images into polished, production-ready artwork.
For which tasks and responsibilities?
- Creating 2D images and visual assets using generative AI tools.
- Building, configuring, and maintaining workflows in ComfyUI.
- Selecting and integrating models, LoRAs, ControlNet tools, custom nodes, and other components into production workflows.
- Retouching, refining, and upscaling generated artwork.
- Bringing AI-generated images to a polished, production-ready quality in Photoshop.
- Working closely with the art team and quickly implementing feedback and revisions.
- Maintaining visual consistency across characters, scenes, and project assets.
- Identifying technical and artistic limitations in generated results and finding effective solutions.
- Developing, testing, and improving the team’s AI production pipeline.
- Documenting workflows and helping other team members use AI tools effectively.
- Exploring new generative AI tools, models, and approaches that may improve production speed and visual quality.
What kind of professional are we looking for?
- Experience in game development as a 2D Artist, Technical Artist, AI Artist, or in a similar role.
- Confident proficiency with ComfyUI and a strong understanding of how generative image workflows are built.
- Experience working with Stable Diffusion or other generative image models.
- Understanding of checkpoints, LoRAs, ControlNet, inpainting, upscaling, samplers, prompts, and other key elements of AI image generation.
- Confident proficiency with Adobe Photoshop.
- Strong understanding of composition, color, lighting, anatomy, and visual style.
- The ability to evaluate generated images critically and refine them to meet production requirements.
- The ability to maintain a consistent visual style across multiple assets.
- A combination of technical thinking and artistic judgment.
- Attention to detail and the ability to respond quickly to feedback.
- A proactive approach and willingness to experiment, test hypotheses, and improve existing workflows.
- The ability to work effectively with artists and other production team members.
- Willingness to work with 18+ content.
Technical requirements
To work with generative models locally, you will need access to a GPU with at least 12 GB of VRAM.
Will be a plus
- Basic knowledge of Adobe After Effects.
- Knowledge of Python or experience working with custom ComfyUI nodes.
- Experience creating visual content for Steam projects.
We offer:
- Fully remote work with a five-day workweek and the ability to work from anywhere in the world.
- Paid vacation and sick leave.
- A stable position in an international game development company.
- The opportunity to join and help shape a new AI-focused department.
- Work on commercial projects with an established international audience.
- The ability to directly influence the company’s AI production processes and visual quality.
- Access to a wide variety of artistic and technical tasks.
- A team of passionate and experienced professionals.
- Open and supportive management that trusts the team.
- Support from the team and management during onboarding and throughout your work with us.
- Space for experimentation, initiative, professional growth, and the implementation of your own ideas.
- Comfortable communication and minimal bureaucracy.
Apply
You can apply directly here on the website or contact the recruiter on Telegram:@plnkls_octo_games
Important
As part of the selection process, candidates may be expected to complete an unpaid test assignment. It helps us evaluate the candidate’s approach to game design, documentation quality, balancing skills, attention to detail, and fit for the project’s requirements.
