Game 3D Outsource Manager

Nex is on a mission to help families rediscover the joy of movement. Created by parents for parents, Nex combines technology and play to deliver fun, social, and interactive experiences powered by natural body motion, encouraging kids and adults to move more, play more, and have fun together. Nex Playground, the company’s award-winning active play system, is purpose-built to get families moving year-round, with safety and privacy as core considerations in its intentional design. It is certified kidSAFE+ COPPA compliant and built to support healthy, active play for all ages and abilities.
Nex Playground features a growing library of 50+ experiences, including motion and dance games, fitness and educational experiences, and Nex Originals. Content includes collaborations with partners like Hasbro, Sesame Workshop, and NBCUniversal. Nex has been recognized by Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, TIME’s Best Inventions, and Parents’ Best Entertainment System for Families, and has earned Red Dot, IDEA, and Core77 international design awards. We encourage you to explore Have Fun and Is Motion Gaming Back?, as they offer a deeper look into our culture, values, and explain how our approach to motion gaming differs from previous generations.
Location: Hong Kong
Type: Full Time
The Role
We’re looking for a Game 3D Outsource Manager to oversee external artists and studios creating 3D assets for our games. You’ll be responsible for ensuring outsourced work aligns with our artistic vision, technical requirements, and schedules, and that assets are properly implemented and functional in the Unity engine. This role acts as the bridge between our internal team and external partners, keeping production organized, collaborative, and high quality.
What You'll Do
Source, onboard, and manage external 3D artists and outsourcing partners
Create clear asset briefs, references, and technical guidelines
Review work-in-progress and final assets, providing constructive, actionable feedback
Ensure assets meet visual style, performance, and engine requirements
Support and validate asset implementation in Unity, including prefabs, materials, LODs, and basic scene setup
Track schedules, milestones, and deliverables
Coordinate revisions and approvals with the Art Director and internal team
Maintain clear communication across time zones and disciplines
What We’re Looking For
Experience managing outsourced 3D art for games
Strong understanding of real-time 3D pipelines (characters, environments, props)
Familiarity with common Digital Content Creation tools and workflows (e.g., Blender/Maya, Substance, ZBrush)
Strong understanding of Unity’s asset pipeline, real-time rendering, and performance considerations
Ability to work closely with designers and engineers to ensure assets are correctly set up and game-ready
Strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to give clear feedback and maintain quality under indie production constraints
Pluses
Prior experience on indie or small-team game projects
Hands-on background as a 3D Artist or Technical Artist
Experience implementing and troubleshooting 3D assets directly in Unity
Experience working with international vendors or distributed teams
Familiarity with stylized art pipelines or specific genre requirements
Shipped titles or live projects involving outsourced content
We Offer
Competitive compensation package.
Flexible working hours and vacation policy.
Product-driven culture that treasures talents and individual growth.
Front-row seat and hands-on experience with cutting edge technologies in the evolving gaming field
Nex is located in San Jose, California, USA and Hong Kong. Learn more about us at nex.inc/who-we-are.
We encourage applications even if you don’t meet more than 50% of the requirements — we believe that experience comes in many forms!
Nex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all individuals at every stage of the employment relationship, including all current and prospective employees, and covers all employment decisions including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline and termination.
We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.