Senior 2D Marketing Artist (Steel Hunters)

<h3><strong></strong></h3> <h3></h3> <p>Join the Steel Hunters team, the newly released <strong>free-to-play mech shooter</strong> game, by Wargaming, one of the biggest publishers of free-to-play games in the world.</p> <p>This strategic and tactical game in Unreal Engine 5, blends mech hero combat with Battle Royale and Extraction gameplay in a rich, futuristic setting, where players fight over a rare resource called Starfall. Each Hunter comes with its own abilities and progression paths, setting the stage for intense, memorable battles.</p> <p>For more information: <a href="https://steelhunters.com/en/about">Steel Hunters</a></p> <p>We're on the hunt for a <strong>highly skilled 2D Marketing Artist (Senior)</strong> to help bring the world of <strong>Steel Hunters</strong> to life across all our marketing and in-game channels. You’ll work closely within the <strong>Publishing Creative Team</strong> alongside talented artists and graphic designers, to craft compelling visuals that captivate players and deepen the <strong>Steel Hunters</strong> universe.</p> <p>From futuristic sci-fi hangars to gritty, high-impact battle scenes, your art will shape the look and feel of a post-apocalyptic future for our players</p> <h3><strong>Reports to</strong></h3> <p>Creative Services Director</p> <h3><strong>What will you do?</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Create Epic Marketing Art</strong> <ul> <li>Develop key visuals for use across trailers, websites, social media, and advertising.</li> <li>Design eye-catching compositions that drive player engagement and tell immersive stories.</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Produce In-Game Visual Content</strong> <ul> <li>Craft art for loading screens, battle passes, and store items that reinforce game lore and aesthetics.</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Lore and World-Building Art</strong> <ul> <li>Illustrate environments, scenes, and tell stories that expand the Steel Hunters narrative.</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>3D/2D Hybrid Workflow</strong> <ul> <li>Utilize either Blender, Maya or C4D to integrate our Hunters and their unique abilities into 3D environments, and polish them into 2D marketing art.</li> <li>Use Unreal Engine to create artwork using our in-game assets and maps, including setting up in game screenshots.</li> <li>Enhance visuals with photorealistic detail using Photoshop and optionally Stable Diffusion.</li> <li>High end photo-bashing/matte painting to create compelling, epic scenes.</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Build Immersive Sci-Fi Worlds</strong> <ul> <li>Create believable and cinematic sci-fi scenes, including war-torn landscapes, futuristic hangars, and tactical mech combat vignettes.</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Collaborate Across Creative Disciplines</strong> <ul> <li>Work closely with designers, other artists, and narrative stakeholders to ensure all visual content aligns with brand and gameplay vision.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h3><strong>What are we looking for?</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Expert knowledge of Photoshop, Blender, and Unreal Engine</li> <li>Strong experience in 2D and 3D hybrid art production</li> <li>Proven ability to model and texture realistic environments and scenes</li> <li>Exceptional composition, lighting, and storytelling skills</li> <li>Portfolio showcasing high-quality artwork, preferably in gaming</li> <li>Fluency in English</li> </ul> <h3><strong>What additional skills will help you stand out?</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Experience with Maya</li> <li>Familiarity with Stable Diffusion, Loras, Comfy Ui, AI-assisted concepting workflows</li> <li>Background in game marketing art</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Work mode</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Hybrid or Remote (within UK, Czech Republic, Poland, Germany, Lithuania, Cyprus, Serbia)</li> <li>This role is not eligible for relocation or immigration support.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Benefits</strong></h3> <p>Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Berlin include:</p> <ul> <li>5 weeks of Annual Leave per calendar year</li> <li>Additional paid time off </li> <li>Career development and education opportunities within the company</li> <li>Home internet reimbursement</li> <li>Gym membership through Urban Sports Club - Package M</li> <li>Mental well-being program (iFeel)</li> <li>Monthly public transportation ticket</li> <li>Language classes</li> <li>Company pension scheme with a company contribution up to 150 EUR per month</li> <li>Personal Gaming Account </li> <li>Coffee, fruits, and snacks in the office</li> <li>Company events</li> <li>Seniority Awards  </li> <li>Referral program - You can recommend the best talents to the company and receive a reward  </li> </ul> <h5>Please submit your CV in English to ensure smooth processing and review.</h5><h3>About Wargaming </h3> <p>Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 15 offices worldwi