2D/3D Game Artist (Mid-level/Senior) (f/m/d)

THQ Nordic Mobile GmbH; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Team restaurant

In-house gym

EV charging station

Company apartment on request

30 days vacation

Zusammenfassung

HandyGames Studios GmbH in Giebelstadt, Germany, is seeking a Mid-level or Senior 2D/3D Game Artist to help shape visuals for a cyberpunk-inspired project. Work on 2D and 3D assets for PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, collaborating with designers, artists, and programmers in a hands-on team.

You should have 3–5 years of game art experience, strong Blender/Maya/3ds Max and Photoshop skills, and a solid Unity workflow knowledge.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of experience as a 2D/3D Game Artist (Mid-level) or 5+ years (Senior).
• Proficient in industry-standard 3D software (Blender, Maya, 3ds Max) and Photoshop.
• Solid knowledge of the PBR workflow and modern texturing tools.
• Hands-on experience with the Unity game engine.

Aufgaben

• Development and implementation of original and predefined visual concepts into top-tier 2D and 3D assets.
• Execution of the entire game asset creation workflow: from high- and low-poly modeling to PBR texturing and integration into Unity.
• Creation of stylized 3D models, environments, props, and potentially characters.
• Contribution to other game art areas such as UI art, visual effects (VFX), and animations.
• Cross-functional collaboration and mentoring junior artists and interns, with good communication with designers and developers.
• Ensuring high visual quality and consistency in alignment with the Art Direction Style Guide.

Kenntnisse

2D art

3D art

Stylized art

Tools

Blender

Maya

3ds Max

Adobe Photoshop

Unity

PBR workflow

Jobbeschreibung

THQ Nordic Mobile operates as an international indie game and premium mobile game publisher and developer.

Are you passionate about outstanding game art design and want to play a key role in shaping the visuals of ambitious console and PC games? Do you already have solid professional experience and are looking for a new challenge in a creative, experienced team? Then join our studio and work on our current in-house game-project, a story-focused cyberpunk action game set in a classically inspired sci-fi world!

We are looking for our subsidiary HandyGames Studios GmbH in Giebelstadt/Germany (on-site only) a talented and motivated 2D/3D Game Artist (Mid-level/Senior) (f/m/d) who strengthens our team with expertise, creativity, and a hands-on mentality.

Work closely with artists, game designers, and programmers to bring our game ideas to life together and create content for PS5, Xbox Series X, PC, and more.

• Development and implementation of both original and predefined visual concepts into top-tier 2D and 3D assets
• Execution of the entire game asset creation workflow: from high- and low-poly modeling to PBR texturing and integration into the game engine (Unity)
• Creation of stylized 3D models, environments, props, and potentially characters
• Contribution to other game art areas such as concept art, UI art, visual effects (VFX), and animations
• Cross-functional collaboration and coaching: mentoring junior artists and interns, as well as maintaining continuous communication with designers, developers, and other art departments
• Ensuring high visual quality and consistency in alignment with the Art Direction Style Guide

Nice conditions at THQ Nordic Mobile

• 40 hours per week
• Flexible working hours and 30 days of vacation
• A short and quick decision-making process due to flat hierarchies
• The opportunity to work with a team of experienced professionals
• Modern workplaces with state-of-the-art technology

On-site amenities

• Team restaurant
• In-house gym
• EV charging station
• Company apartment on request
• Several years of professional experience (at least 3 years for Mid-level or 5 years for Senior) as a 2D/3D Game Artist in game development (ideally on console or PC games)
• Outstanding illustrative skills in game art, digital art, and concept art, as well as an excellent sense of architecture, color, lighting, form, and composition
• Strong adaptability to various illustration styles, especially in the stylized domain
• Proficiency in industry-standard 3D software (e.g., Blender, Maya, or 3ds Max) and Adobe Photoshop
• Solid knowledge of the PBR workflow and modern texturing tools
• Hands-on experience with the Unity game engine (asset import, material and asset setup, scene building)
• Experience in areas such as UI design and UI art, rigging, animation, or VFX is a major plus
• Self-motivated, structured, and responsible way of working, combined with strong teamwork and communication skills
• Passion for video games
• Fluent written and spoken English skills
• Openness to AI and AI tools to optimize workflows