Neowiz AI-artist job listing sparks backlash

Neowiz posted a job listing for an “AI artist” that asks the hire to use generative image models to create textures, game assets and concept drafts, and to develop custom AI models for its projects.

The listing, published on Neowiz’s careers page recently, used the titles “AI creator” and “AI artist.” Duties described include using Stable Diffusion and Midjourney to produce initial concept drafts for characters and environments, generating finished textures and other assets with AI assistance, and training in-house AI models to match the studio’s visual style.

Users on social platforms criticized the role after the listing became public. Commenters raised concerns about generative models trained on existing artists’ work and the risk that outputs could be uncredited or derivative when included in released games.

The posting specifies the studio expects the role to apply off-the-shelf generators for early concepts, use AI to support production of final assets, and build proprietary models intended to produce a consistent aesthetic across titles.

Positions focused on generative AI have appeared more often in creative industries, including game development. Some developers say these tools can speed iterative work, reduce repetitive tasks and shorten production schedules. Others draw a distinction between using AI to aid internal workflows and using AI-generated art in shipped games when outputs may resemble other creators’ work.

The job listing has renewed discussion about how studios use generative tools and how artists and players respond when AI-generated content appears in commercial releases.