Senior Game Artist

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Who We Are

Next Games, a Netflix Game Studio, is a Helsinki-based studio dedicated to crafting fans-first interactive experiences that combine the stories from popular movies and shows with engaging game mechanics. Our values, Caring, Courage, and Curiosity, drive our commitment to our players and each other, with a focus on fun gameplay free from the constraints of free-to-play.

Senior Game Artist

As a Senior Game Artist at Next Games, you'll join a team of talented and motivated artists dedicated to creating visually stunning games for Netflix. We are seeking a highly skilled artist with a passion for delivering visually outstanding, high-quality player experiences. You should have extensive experience in game development, a strong capability to own and see through complete game features, and a deep understanding of UI design principles. Your expertise will help shape the visual narrative and elevate the gaming experience for millions of players worldwide.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop high-quality visual assets for multi-platform games.

• Design and implement user interfaces (UI) that enhance the gaming experience and align with the overall product and artistic vision.

• Develop and maintain polished workflows and pipelines to ensure efficient art production for live operations (LiveOps) cycles.

• Actively contribute to brainstorming sessions and provide creative input to enhance game aesthetics and user experience.

• Mentor junior artists and provide guidance on best practices in game art and UI design.

• Ensure cross-discipline collaboration to achieve cohesive and engaging game experiences

• Efficiently manage time in an agile, fast-paced development environment.environment

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a game artist with a strong portfolio showcasing exceptional art skills and the ability to see through complete features.

• Strong 2D asset creation skills. 3D knowledge is a plus.

• Extensive experience in mobile gaming, with a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in this space. Experience in web development is a plus.

• Experience with VFX and UI animations with tools such as Rive, Spine, After Effects or similar.

• Strong knowledge of Unity or other similar game engines.

• Proficiency in creating and implementing user interfaces (UI) that are intuitive and visually appealing.

• Strong teamwork skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with other artists, designers, and developers.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to new technologies and processes.

• A proactive attitude towards learning and incorporating new techniques to enhance game art and UI.

• Capability to adapt easily and proactively to new software and different tasks.

Tools:

• Adobe Creative Suite 

• Unity or other similar game engine

• Figma or other similar prototyping tool

• Jira and Confluence

We're eager to hear from you if you're passionate about creating innovative mobile games in a fun, supportive environment! 

Does this opportunity sound like your next adventure? Then apply today!

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