Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with 283 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.
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 working in Games, with a strong focus on building creative vision and working within agile game development environments. Your expertise in 3D and 2D asset creation and implementation 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 execute outstanding visuals, both 3D and 2D
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-disciplinary collaboration to achieve cohesive and engaging game experiences
Efficiently manage time in an agile, fast-paced development 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 3D and 2D asset creation skills
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 Animation and VFX, including tools such as Rive, Spine, After Effects, or similar
Expertise in Illustration and concepting
Proficiency in UI and 2D iconography design
Strong typography and logo creation skills
Strong knowledge of Unity or other similar game engines
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
The capability to adapt easily and proactively to new software and different tasks
Tools
Adobe Creative Suite
Unity or another similar game engine
Figma or other similar prototyping tools
Jira and Confluence
We're eager to hear from you if you're passionate about creating innovative mobile games in a fun, supportive environment!
Why Next Games?
As a studio, Next Games offers competitive pay, unlimited holidays, hobby clubs, and so much more. With over 30 nationalities, multiple genders, and people from all kinds of backgrounds within our studio, we pride ourselves in being a welcoming and inclusive place to work and grow. Our working language is English.
Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.
