Principal Environment Artist

Anchor Point Studios, a global game studio under NetEase Games, is seeking a Principal Environment Artist. This role involves establishing benchmark environments, authoring pipelines, and best practices, collaborating with various departments to implement the game's artistic vision. The artist will create visually compelling assets and environments, mentor junior team members, and work closely with level design. The studio focuses on creating immersive and engaging console and PC action games, pushing entertainment boundaries with memorable and timeless experiences.

Must Have

• Collaborate with Lead and other departments on artistic vision
• Strong proficiency in stylized art creation and visual development
• Independently deliver work to consistent artistic and technical quality
• Establish key assets like modular kits and trim sheets
• Ensure content adheres to defined structures and standards
• Effectively communicate with Art, Design, and Engineering teams
• Provide mentoring to junior team members
• Experienced in level dressing and collaboration with level design
• Demonstrable experience working on a AAA title
• Expert knowledge of Maya, Zbrush, Substance Designer or Painter
• Experience creating visually compelling assets and environments
• Ability to work autonomously and communicate proactively
• Experience working through the level creation pipeline

Good to Have

• Experience with Nanite pipelines

Perks & Benefits

• Benefits package that rewards and recognizes dedication
• Inclusive and welcoming environment

Key Responsibilities:

As part of the Art department, you will be responsible for helping establish benchmark environments, authoring pipelines and best practices whilst working closely with the Lead Artist and Designers. Additionally:

• Collaborate with your Lead and other departments to understand and implement the artistic vision and style of the game.
• Strong proficiency in stylized art creation and visual development.
• Help establish Art benchmarks where needed
• Independently deliver work to a consistent artistic and technical quality
• Experience with Nanite pipelines is a strong plus.
• Establish key assets for production such as modular kits, trim sheets etc.
• Ensure authored content is adhering to any defined structures and standards.
• Effectively communicate with other Art disciplines, Design, and Engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of assets into the project.
• Provide mentoring to support more junior members of the team
• Experienced in level dressing and close collaboration with level design teams.

About You:

• Demonstrable experience working on a AAA title.
• Expert knowledge of industry-standard software such as Maya, Zbrush, Substance Designer or Painter.
• Experience creating visually compelling assets and environments.
• Can work autonomously on tasks and be proactive in communicating with other disciplines.
• Experience working through the level creation pipeline

Why Anchor Point Studios?

We’re drawn to who you are, not just what you do. We’re humble, passionate, and dedicated to creating something extraordinary—pushing the boundaries of entertainment to develop memorable and timeless experiences. You can expect a benefits package that rewards and recognizes your dedication. As a NetEase Games studio, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We are adventurous, open to challenge, humble, and committed to lasting quality for our games.

We are seeking adventurous teammates who are ready to challenge themselves, eager to learn, and passionate about crafting exceptional experiences. Our studio's motto, Per Aspera, Ad Astra (through hardships, to the stars), acknowledges that our journey may be difficult, but together, we will overcome challenges and build something amazing. We aim to create action-adventure experiences that take risks and explore uncharted territory. The best things in life are hard-earned, and we confidently embrace this truth as we blaze a new trail in the gaming landscape.