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

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