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Tencent · 2 weeks ago

Associate Environment Artist

positionUS-California-Irvine
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$72K/yr - $116K/yr

Tencent America LLC is the U.S. branch of Tencent, focused on developing AAA open-world games. The Associate Environment Artist will collaborate with the art team to create visually stunning environments, enhancing player immersion and interaction within the game world.

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Responsibilities

Help environment artists on the team with the creation and refinement of 3D models, textures, and assets for high-quality game environments
Assist in environment creation with a keen eye for landscapes, details, and visual fidelity
Work on different aspects of environment creations such as sculpting, low-poly mesh creation, UV unwrapping, and material setup
Learn and apply industry-standard tools and software to bring your creative ideas to life within the game engine
Follow established art styles and iterate based on feedback from the team to achieve the desired quality
Embrace opportunities to learn from all team members to grow your skill set

Qualification

3D modelingMayaZbrushSubstance PainterGame enginesCommunication skillsTeamwork skillsFeedback implementationSelf-growth

Required

Currently pursuing a diploma / degree in Art, Game Design, Animation, or a related field
A portfolio showcasing environment art projects, demonstrating attention to detail and creativity
Familiar with Maya (or equivalent), Zbrush and Substance Painter
Basic understanding of game engines and their asset pipelines. (e.g. Unity or Unreal)
Passion for video games and wanting to contribute to the creation of compelling virtual worlds
Have a strong desire to push for self-growth in the professional environment art discipline

Preferred

Good communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Able to proactively seek feedback and ask questions
Ability to take and implement feedback in a positive manner

Benefits

Sign on payment
Relocation package
Restricted stock units
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits
Participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan
Up to 15 to 25 days of vacation per year (depending on the employee’s tenure)
Up to 13 days of holidays throughout the calendar year
Up to 10 days of paid sick leave per year

Company

Tencent

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Tencent is an internet service portal offering value-added internet, mobile, telecom, and online advertising services.
dateFounded in 1998
location
Shenzhen, Guangdong, CHN
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.tencent.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Tencent has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (3)
2024 (11)
2023 (2)
2022 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$13.84B
Key Investors
Lippo Group
2025-09-16Post Ipo Debt· $1.27B
2020-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $6B
2019-08-29Post Ipo Debt· $6.5B

Leadership Team

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Dowson Tong
Senior Executive Vice President of Tencent
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James Mitchell
Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Executive Vice President
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