Senior Game Environment Artist

3+ years of professional experience as an Environment Artist in games, with at least one shipped title

A strong portfolio demonstrating environment art skills, including modeling, texturing, composition, and in-engine implementation

Proficiency with major 3D content creation tools such as 3ds Max, Maya, or Blender, along with experience using ZBrush and the Adobe texturing suite

Strong understanding of environment art fundamentals, including scale, proportion, composition, lighting, color theory, and environmental storytelling

Solid knowledge of environment art workflows, including modular asset creation, optimization, and real-time constraints

Working knowledge of physically based rendering (PBR) workflows

Proven ability to create high-quality 3D assets, including hero props, with strong attention to detail

Ability to balance visual quality with technical constraints and performance requirements

Experience working with modern game engines, particularly Unity (Unreal experience considered transferable)

Strong communication skills, with professional proficiency in spoken and written English

Experience collaborating effectively across disciplines in a team environment

Comfort working remotely, independently, and across multiple time zones

A genuine passion for games and interactive experiences

Experience contributing to AA or AAA game titles

Ability to communicate in Cantonese and/or Mandarin Chinese

Experience working across a range of art styles, including stylized, realistic, and anime-inspired

Experience and knowledge in hand-paint textures.

Interest in or familiarity with sports-themed games or interactive experiences

Experience optimizing visual quality and performance for low-power or constrained hardware

Competitive compensation package.

Flexible working hours and vacation policy.

Product-driven culture that treasures talents and individual growth.

Front-row seat and hands-on experience with cutting edge technologies in the evolving gaming field

Nex is located in San Jose, California, USA and Hong Kong. Learn more about us at nex.inc/who-we-are. We encourage applications even if you don’t meet more than 50% of the requirements — we believe that experience comes in many forms!

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