Game Map Artist / Cartographer / Illustrator (GameDev)

TL;DR

Game Map Artist / Cartographer / Illustrator (GameDev): Creating detailed and visually striking in-game maps for Mortal Shell II with an accent on artistic expression and readability. Focus on translating the game world into an immersive experience through high-quality illustrations and visual storytelling.

Company

Cold Symmetry is a game development studio known for Mortal Shell, committed to a culture of autonomy, quality, creativity, and focus.

What you will do

• Collaborate with art and narrative teams to define map layout, key locations, and overall style.
• Create high-quality, detailed in-game maps that are both artistic and readable, conveying terrain, height changes, and hazards.
• Incorporate visual storytelling to enhance world-building and player experience.
• Provide layered, editable source files suitable for in-game use and marketing.

Requirements

• Strong illustration and cartography skills, with experience creating detailed maps for games or fantasy worlds.
• Ability to create artful and engaging maps that are not purely functional.
• Familiarity with dark-fantasy aesthetics.
• Expertise with digital art tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, or similar) and delivering high-resolution, layered files.
• Strong sense of composition, color, and thematic storytelling.
• Appreciation for collaboration and incorporating feedback.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote studio welcoming candidates from around the globe.
• Culture of autonomy, quality, creativity, and focus.
• Opportunity to work on Mortal Shell II, an action-RPG franchise.
• Work with a team of industry veterans.