About NetEase Games:
As a leading internet technology company based in China, NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX:9999, “NetEase”) provides premium online services centered around content creation. With extensive offerings across its expanding gaming ecosystem, the Company develops and operates some of China’s most popular and longest-running mobile and PC games. Powered by industry-leading in-house R&D capabilities in China and globally, NetEase creates superior gaming experiences, inspires players, and passionately delivers value for its thriving community worldwide. By infusing play with culture and education with technology, NetEase transforms gaming into a meaningful vehicle to build a more entertaining and enlightened world.
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Job Title: Senior/Lead Character Concept Artist (Stylized)
Department: Art Design Dept. 1
Art Style: Stylized (Similar to Valorant, Fortnite, Overwatch)
Location: Singapore, Malaysia, North America. Remote work is acceptable.
Collaborate with Product Managers, Art Managers, and Directors to define and establish the character art style, developing character concept design templates and style guides.
Work closely with 3D character artists, animators, and VFX artists to ensure the successful implementation of designs into the game.
Utilize the game engine editor (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity) to adjust and finalize the in-game look and feel of characters.
Create high-quality character concept designs as part of the core design tasks.
Review, critique, and provide clear feedback on character designs submitted by outsourcing partners/vendors, guiding them to meet quality and style standards.
Mentor junior artists by creating training materials, sharing design experience, and fostering a collaborative and creative team environment.
Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
5+ years of experience in character concept art, with a portfolio showcasing high-quality stylized character designs.
Proven experience leading design initiatives or a small team is highly preferred.
Strong fundamental art skills, including a deep understanding of anatomy, form, color theory, and composition.
Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to accurately interpret project needs and deliver high-quality results efficiently.
A strong sense of responsibility, a high level of commitment, and a collaborative mindset to work effectively within a team to achieve shared goals.
Proficiency in industry-standard software (e.g., Photoshop, ZBrush).
A strong capacity for learning, with a proactive attitude toward researching and adopting new tools, techniques, and technologies.
A genuine passion for gaming and a keen eye for player experience, actively contributing ideas to improve the game.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Design, or equivalent professional experience
- 5+ years experience in character concept art with a portfolio of stylized character designs
- Portfolio showcasing high-quality stylized character designs
- Proven experience leading design initiatives or a small team
- Strong fundamentals in anatomy, form, color theory, and composition
- Proficiency in Photoshop and ZBrush
- Experience using game engines/editors (Unreal Engine or Unity) to adjust and finalize in-game character visuals
- Experience collaborating with 3D character artists, animators, and VFX artists to implement designs
- Experience reviewing, critiquing, and guiding external vendors/outsource partners
- Experience mentoring junior artists and creating training materials
- Passion for gaming and strong focus on player experience
What We Do
NetEase Games, the video games division of NetEase, Inc., is a leading global video game developer and publisher, with operations in nine countries including owning global games studios that operate independently in North America, Europe and Japan. We have developed and published international titles such as Knives Out, Harry Potter: Magic Awakened, and Naraka: Bladepoint. NetEase Games works with other industry leaders and premium intellectual property holders to co-develop, distribute and market video games and content to players globally. Since our founding in 2001, we have developed or published hundreds of mobile, console and PC video games.
