The posting, in Paradox Interactive's own words
archived Oct 30, 2026You will join our Art team on Europa Universalis V as a hands-on 2D/UI artist, creating UI elements, icons, art assets and illustrations, and implementing them in the game. You will be the bridge between UX and the 2D art team, turning wireframes and design intent into UI that looks great, stays consistent in style and is easy for the player to understand. We ship updates on a regular cadence, so you will work on a steady flow of content rather than one big asset at a time. At our studio everyone is a designer: you will work closely with the Managing Art Lead, Content Design and UI, and you will have a real say in how the game looks and feels.
What you will do
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.
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What you will need
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. Familiarity with scripting and UI implementation, and a technical problem-solving mindset. An understanding of UX principles and the ability to work closely with designers to create the best possible player experience. Practical use of AI-assisted tools when scripting, or a genuine appetite to learn them. A friendly, helpful and collaborative mindset in a team environment. Clear, direct communication in English, written and spoken.
Things to elevate your application
Paradox grand strategy experience, Europa Universalis especially. Genuine interest in the genre matters more than logged hours. Passion for history, historical research and period-accurate art. Experience on a live title with a recurring update cadence.
The Studio
Paradox Tinto was founded in 2020 by a small and dedicated team of industry veterans led by Johan Andersson, and building on our experience from Paradox Interactive and Paradox Development Studio, we develop Europa Universalis V, the latest entry in the grand strategy franchise that started it all more than twenty-five years ago.
The Team
At Paradox Tinto we work in a small, gameplay focused team, where everyone is part of crafting the player experience and has input on the design of the game. We believe game development should be fun, and we strive for a relaxed, stress-free atmosphere. Being a small studio built from the ground up, we expect everyone to contribute to the development of the studio and its culture. We are also proud of having accessible, experienced managers who lead you and care about you. Your contributions matter to us, to the whole studio, and to the games we make. You will be close to the final product, our community and our fans. We will encourage you to interact with our players directly through social media, our forum, and via streams. Work/life balance matters to us, so our development plans do not rely on crunch. This does not mean we never work overtime, but overtime is relatively uncommon and not encouraged.