Senior 3D Character Modeler (VFX)

Location: Remote within British Columbia, Canada; candidates must reside in British Columbia.

Company

hirify.global is an artist-owned and operated visual effects studio producing high-end visual effects for television, film, and advertising.

What you will do

• Model, texture, shade, and sculpt high-quality hero creature and character assets.
• Lead character and creature design and development under supervisor direction.
• Collaborate with rigging, animation, and CFX to create production-ready assets.
• Set up initial groom and cloth templates and create posed, lit turntables.
• Work within the color and lighting pipeline while optimizing assets for rendering and downstream production needs.
• Address notes, meet deadlines and budgeted hours, share techniques, and mentor junior artists.

Requirements

• At least five years of experience creating high-resolution organic models.
• Strong knowledge of realistic biped and quadruped anatomy, hair grooming methodologies, retopology, UVs, and photorealistic texturing.
• Proficiency in Maya, ZBrush, Mudbox, and Substance Painter and/or Mari.
• Experience with photorealistic visual effects production and an up-to-date reel demonstrating the required skills.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, decision-making, attention to detail, teamwork, and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Nice to have

• Marvelous Designer.
• Houdini Groom.
• Hard-surface modeling experience.
• V-Ray knowledge.
• Unreal Engine 4 or 5 knowledge.

Culture & Benefits

• Six-week remote contract starting as soon as possible, with a possibility of extension.
• Artist-owned and operated studio focused on visual evolution and new technology.
• Work-life balance in a demanding visual effects industry.
• Collaborative environment with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Relocation costs are not covered.