2D/UI Artist for Europa Universalis V

Paradox Interactive; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation 25 days

Private health insurance

Wellhub gym access

Private on-site gym

Cobee flexible compensation

Steam access to Paradox catalogue

Team activities

Job summary

Paradox Interactive is seeking a hands-on 2D/UI artist to join our Art team for Europa Universalis V in Sitges, near Barcelona. You will create UI elements, icons, art assets and illustrations, and implement them in the game, bridging UX and 2D art to ensure a consistent, player-friendly experience.

You will work on a steady cadence of updates, collaborating with Content Design, UI and other artists, taking ownership from brief to build, and bringing your ideas to improve clarity and speed in

Qualifications

• Professional experience as a 2D or UI artist, ideally 3+ years in games, with a strong portfolio to show it.
• Great knowledge of digital painting software such as Photoshop.
• Strong 2D art fundamentals: composition, lighting, material expression and colour, with the ability to match an existing style.

Responsibilities

• Create 2D art for Europa Universalis V across the game: illustrations, icons, UI elements and other art assets, and implement them in the game.
• Work with Content Design, UI and the other artists to understand each request and find the right visual solution for the player, without needing it spelled out step by step.
• Take ownership of your work from brief to build: spot problems early, make the call and move on.
• Bring your own ideas and initiatives forward. If you see a way to make the art clearer, the pipeline faster or the game look better, propose it and push it.
• Keep the art consistent in style, readable and accessible, with a meticulous eye for detail and high-quality artwork.
• Follow the established art direction and style guides, and raise it when something is not working.
• Take feedback from the Managing Art Lead and your peers, and give it back.

Skills

UI art

2D art

Photoshop

UX collaboration

English communication

Scripting

Tools

Unity

Wireframing tools

Job description

Paradox Interactive is seeking a hands-on 2D/UI artist to join our Art team for Europa Universalis V in Sitges, near Barcelona. You will create UI elements, icons, art assets and illustrations, and implement them in the game, bridging UX and 2D art to ensure a consistent, player-friendly experience.

You will work on a steady cadence of updates, collaborating with Content Design, UI and other artists, taking ownership from brief to build, and bringing your ideas to improve clarity and speed in