Game Map Artist / Cartographer / Illustrator

Cold Symmetry is growing. We're currently hiring for multiple roles on Mortal Shell II. About Cold Symmetry, Inc. Join the Team Description Description Cold Symmetry, creators of the acclaimed indie title Mortal Shell, is expanding. As we grow and strive to produce even better games, we remain committed to a culture of autonomy, quality, creativity, and focus. We’re looking for like-minded individuals—ambitious, creative risk-takers who pour their heart and soul into crafting games they love and want to play. As a fully remote studio, we welcome candidates from around the globe who are exceptional at what they do. Competence, resourcefulness, extreme ownership in your area of expertise, and a relentless drive to achieve are what we value. Join us as we embark on an ambitious new project with a team of industry veterans aiming to create something incredible. We’re deep into development on Mortal Shell II, the next chapter in our acclaimed action-RPG franchise. We’re expanding our world-building and art team to support the creation of a rich, immersive in-game map. The game features a complex world, and we’re looking for a cartographer and illustrator who’s excited to collaborate, craft, and help bring this world to life with high-quality, detailed, and visually striking maps. About the Role: As our cartographer, you will work closely with our art and narrative teams to translate the game world into a detailed, evocative map. The ideal candidate has experience in traditional illustration, creating maps that are detailed, expressive, and visually engaging, not just functional schematics. The map should feel like a finished piece of artwork, with depth, texture, and subtle visual storytelling that draws players into the world. What You’ll Do: • Collaborate with the art and narrative teams to define the map’s layout, key locations, and overall style. • Create a high-quality, detailed in-game map that is both artistic and readable, clearly communicating terrain, height changes, hazards, and environmental types to players. • Incorporate visual storytelling elements to enhance world-building and player experience. • Provide layered, editable source files suitable for both in-game use and marketing materials. • Apply a keen eye for detail in every aspect of the map, from terrain and landmarks to subtle textures and symbols. We’re Looking for Someone Who: • Has strong illustration and cartography skills, with experience in high-quality, detailed maps for games, fantasy worlds, or similar projects. • Is able to create maps that are artful and engaging, not purely functional or schematic. • Is familiar with dark-fantasy aesthetics. • Is an expert with digital art tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, or similar) and delivering high-resolution, layered files. • Possesses a strong sense of composition, color, and thematic storytelling. • Appreciates collaboration and incorporates feedback from a multidisciplinary team. Apply tot his job