3D Game Environment Artist

Leadingnation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 391,542 - 548,159; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package.

Flexible working hours and vacation policy.

Product-driven culture.

Job summary

Leadingnation is looking for a skilled freelancer to join their Metaverse Cell in Hong Kong or remotely. The role focuses on creating high-quality 3D environments for an anime-inspired sports game, utilizing Unity to optimize assets for mobile platforms.

Ideal candidates will have a solid understanding of the art production pipeline and be passionate about stylized visuals and sports gaming. Flexible working hours and competitive compensation are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the full 3D environment art production pipeline from blockout to final in-engine implementation.
• Hands-on experience working with Unity is essential.
• Ability to create high-quality environment assets while meeting mobile-level performance budgets.

Responsibilities

• Create anime-inspired environment designs through modeling, texturing, lighting, and scene presentation.
• Optimize environments for lower-spec hardware and ensure efficient asset creation.

Skills

3D environment art production

Unity

mobile platform optimization

anime-inspired art direction

Job description

Team

Metaverse Cell

Location

Hong Kong or Remote (Preferred: UTC +6 to UTC +10 – works well with Hong Kong hours)

Reports to

Art Director

Work Arrangement

• Freelance / contractor role
• Fully remote, or onsite at our Hong Kong office
• Preferred start date: as soon as possible

Project Overview

• Sports game title for Nex Playground
• Anime-inspired sports game visual style
• Experience with, or a strong interest in, sports games is a plus

Key Requirements

• Strong understanding of the full 3D environment art production pipeline, from blockout to final in-engine implementation
• Hands-on experience working with Unity
• Ability to create high-quality environment assets while meeting mobile-level performance budgets
• Familiarity with mobile platform optimization, efficient asset creation, and performance-conscious workflows
• Experience optimizing environments for lower-spec hardware is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of anime-inspired or stylized art direction, including shape language, color, lighting, and composition
• Ability to translate anime aesthetics into compelling environment design through modeling, texturing, lighting, and overall scene presentation

Nice to Have

• Experience shipping mobile games or other performance-sensitive titles
• Passion for anime, stylized visuals, and expressive game environments
• Interest in sports-related games or interactive sports experiences

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 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.