Senior Game Environment Artist

What You'll Do Create high-quality 3D environments from concept through final in-engine implementation, including architecture, props, and set dressing Build, optimize, and maintain assets for real-time performance while preserving strong visual quality Assemble, light, and implement environments in Unity Collaborate with the art director, concept artist, and tech artist to define and maintain the visual direction Work closely with programmers to ensure environments meet technical and performance requirements Contribute to world-building through strong composition, lighting, materials, and mood Maintain clean, well-organized assets and follow established pipelines and performance guidelines Provide constructive feedback and act as a knowledge base and mentor for other artists Help maintain production pipelines while meeting schedules and deadlines Contribute to defining and improving environment art pipelines and best practices Set and uphold visual benchmarks and quality bars What We’re Looking For 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 Pluses 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 We Offer 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 https://www.nexplayground.com/about . We encourage applications even if you don’t meet more than 50% of the requirements — we believe that experience comes in many forms! Nex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all individuals at every stage of the employment relationship, including all current and prospective employees, and covers all employment decisions including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline and termination. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.