About the role
Role Overview
As a 2D/UI Artist, you will hands-on craft game art by creating UI elements, icons, art assets, and illustrations, as well as implementing these into the game. You will be the bridge between the UX and 2D art team, responsible for implementing UX wireframe designs into the game engine, ensuring that the UI looks great while being consistent in style, accessible, and easy to understand for the player.
You will help develop and improve the look of Crusader Kings 3 UIs with a meticulous eye for detail, high-quality artwork, and a strong knowledge of UX. You will work closely with the rest of the art team and the Art Manager. At this studio, everyone is a designer, and you will be an essential part of that, actively shaping the grand vision of Crusader Kings 3 alongside the team.
Skills & Requirements
- Professional experience as a 2D/UI artist with a strong portfolio.
- Great knowledge of using digital painting software, such as Photoshop.
- Strong 2D art fundamentals: Composition, Lighting, Material Expression, and Color, with the ability to create and match the Crusader Kings 3 style.
- Familiarity with scripting and UI implementation, and a general technical problem-solving mindset.
- Understanding of UX principles and the ability to work closely with UX Designers and Game Designers to create the best possible player experience.
- Experience with designing UI from a UX framework to final implementation.
- Utilizing AI-assisted software development tools when scripting.
- A friendly, helpful, and collaborative mindset working well in a team-based environment.
- Fluency in English both written and spoken.
Desirable
- 3D experience in software such as Blender or Maya.
- Passion for Paradox’s grand strategy titles or modding and interest in medieval historical themes.
- Professional experience from working in a game development team on a live title.
- Passion for history and maintaining historical accuracy, interest in world culture and historical research.
Application Note
Paradox Interactive strongly encourages candidates to apply even if they feel they lack a few listed qualifications. Diverse experience and unique backgrounds are warmly welcomed.
General Information
- Department: Art
- Location: Stockholm - Studio Black