π¬ Visual Polish Associate
Location: Remote
Type: Contract / Freelance
Schedule: Core Availability required from 9:00β13:00 PST
Location: Applicants must be based in North America or Western to Central Europe (UTCβ8 to UTC+2).
About Staircase Studios AI
Staircase Studios AI is a film, television, and gaming studio telling new, original stories. We combine the expertise of Hollywood screenwriters, directors, actors, animators, visual effects artists, and other union talent with cutting-edge AI specialists. Using our proprietary AI-enabled workflow, we create movies and series at a fraction of traditional Hollywood budgets.
Watch an overview about us and our first film
πΌοΈ Job Description
We're looking for a Visual Polish Associateβan enthusiastic, detail-oriented creative with a strong grasp of image editing, both manual and AI-assisted. You take pride in refining visuals until they meet a professional standard and enjoy solving the challenges introduced by generative AI workflows.
In this role, you'll work closely with images produced from various AI pipelines. Your responsibility will be to enhance, correct, and finalize them using a mix of Photoshop techniques, color grading, and AI tools.
π§© Responsibilities
Edit and polish AI-generated images using Photoshop and related tools
Correct common issues introduced by generative models (e.g. distortions, inconsistencies)
Apply consistent, high-quality color grading across sets of images
Collaborate with team members to meet visual standards across projects
β Requirements
1+ year of experience in a professional creative or design role
Proficiency in Photoshop for manual and generative edits
Strong understanding of color grading in Photoshop or Lightroom
Consistent availability during core hours: 9:00β13:00 PST
π Nice to Haves
Experience with Stable Diffusion and ComfyUI
Familiarity with generative AI platforms (e.g. Midjourney, Leonardo, Runway, Kling)
Experience training or using LoRAs
Knowledge of inpainting workflows and best practices
To Apply
Email a brief introduction about yourself, the phrase "I love cats", and your resume to apply@staircasestudios.ai.