Artist, 2D and UI Focus (junior/mid or senior level)
Umeå, on-site, Full-time. Start: April 2027.
About Winterkeep
Winterkeep is a studio in Umeå, founded in 2025 by developers who worked together at Paradox Interactive. We are developing a 4X fantasy strategy game built on our own IP.
We're an AA studio. Small enough to stay flexible, experienced enough to make ambitious games. The vision is set, and feature teams own their part of the game and decide how to get there. You shape the game, not just execute tasks.
Our culture
Openness and honesty. Share ideas freely, and give and take direct feedback.
Calm and focused. We don't crunch, and we don't panic. Sometimes we sprint to hit a goal we've promised, but that's the exception.
High standards and accountability. We hold our work, and each other's, to a high bar, and we take responsibility for the game and the studio.
We're playful and professional. We take the work seriously, not ourselves.
We share our office in central Umeå with two other game studios. Umeå is a university town with short commutes, reasonable housing, and a good life for families.
The role
We need an artist with a 2D and UI focus to create the visual side of the game's interface and its 2D art. We are a small team, and we sometimes work outside our ordinary roles.
What you will do
Create UI art: icons, frames, buttons and screen elements
Create 2D illustrations and art for the game
Work with our Technical UI Designer to build UIs with your art in the game
Keep the visual style consistent across the UI
Work with art direction to develop the look of the game
We are looking for
Experience as a 2D or UI artist in games
Experience building UIs in Unreal
A portfolio that shows 2D and UI art
A strong sense of composition, color and readability
Experience with Photoshop or similar tools
A strong interest in UX design and layouts is a big plus
Able to work full-time on site in Umeå
Extra bonuses, but not required: You play 4X and/or Strategy Games. You enjoy fantasy RPGs (tabletop or computer). A passion for medieval/low fantasy aesthetics. Likes the style of the classic romantic painters Caspar David Friedrich, Johan Christian Dahl and Arnold Böcklin.
Salary
Junior: SEK 27,400 to 32,900 per month
Mid-level: SEK 32,400 to 39,000 per month
Senior: SEK 34,900 to 42,000 per month
Plus 6% occupational pension, a full insurance package, 5 weeks paid vacation per year and a wellness allowance. Your placement in the range depends on your experience, independence, ownership, and problem-solving.
How to apply
Email: jobs@winterkeep.com with your CV and portfolio links.
As a small studio, we're not able to sponsor work permits at this stage, so you'll need the right to work in Sweden.