Senior 3D Visualization and Animation Technical Artist

Location: Remote - California; authorization to work in the USA required

Annual base salary: $140,000–$155,000

Company

hirify.global Corporation of America is the U.S. headquarters of hirify.global Group Corporation and operates businesses across electronics, interactive entertainment, music, publishing, and filmed entertainment.

What you will do

• Lead 3D photography and 4D video capture of talent while coordinating with talent and technical crew members.
• Collaborate with R&D and art teams to define requirements for challenging 3D animation projects.
• Develop visualization prototypes for advanced 3D and 4D content creation.
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation covering the R&D process.
• Share technical insights and best practices with art and research teams.
• Lead creative discussions, resolve production challenges, and identify quality improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in art, film, communications, or a related field.
• Solid experience creating photorealistic CG content for games, film, or other entertainment industries.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in 3D computer graphics and 3D animation.
• Familiarity with character animation workflows, including blendshapes, rigging, and hair or garment simulation.
• Familiarity with 3DCG platforms such as Maya, Unreal Engine, and/or Blender.
• Familiarity with shader development, material creation, and rendering.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Authorization to work in the USA.

Nice to have

• M.S. degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Research and development skills, including staying current with emerging computer graphics technologies and techniques.
• Hands-on experience with 3D human modeling, including geometry and texture.
• Familiarity with Unity and/or Marmoset.
• Familiarity with Python or MEL scripting.

Culture & Benefits

• Fixed-term employment for one year.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote and hybrid schedules.
• Benefits eligibility for fixed-term employees scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• Vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays, and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day, subject to business needs.
• Employee business resource groups and optional long-term care benefits.