Senior Photorealistic 3D Character Designer and Animator (Unreal Engine)

Location: Remote worldwide

Company

hirify.global develops digital humans and creatures for gaming, movies, and interactive entertainment.

What you will do

• Lead the end-to-end creation of photorealistic 3D characters from sculpting through animation and engine integration.
• Sculpt high-fidelity human and creature models with accurate anatomy, appealing design, and detailed surfaces.
• Create advanced textures, shaders, and PBR materials for realistic rendering.
• Design performant character rigs and produce keyframe animation and motion-capture integrations for lifelike movement.
• Optimize character assets for real-time rendering, primarily in Unreal Engine.
• Collaborate with concept artists, technical artists, and engineers while driving character pipeline, tool, and workflow best practices.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience as a 3D character artist and animator in games or VFX, with a strong focus on photorealism.
• An exceptional portfolio demonstrating photorealistic character sculpting, modeling, texturing, shading, rigging, and animation.
• Expert proficiency with ZBrush, Autodesk Maya, and Substance Painter or Substance Designer.
• Deep understanding of human and creature anatomy, proportions, and skeletal and muscular structures.
• Proven experience with real-time engines, especially Unreal Engine, including performance optimization.
• Strong knowledge of PBR rendering principles and material authoring.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a proactive problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to interpret and execute complex artistic direction with minimal supervision.

Nice to have

• Experience with cloth simulation tools such as Marvelous Designer.
• Familiarity with facial rigging systems and blend shape creation.
• Experience with advanced rendering solutions such as V-Ray or Arnold.
• Experience leading character art teams or mentoring junior artists.
• Interest in emerging technologies for character creation and animation.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first worldwide work with flexible hours and an async-first culture.
• Competitive package including early-stage equity.
• High individual impact and challenging tasks.
• Small teams with minimal bureaucracy.
• Technology and AI positioned 12+ months ahead of the industry.

Hiring process

• Application review takes 2–3 business days.
• Intro call: 30 minutes; technical screen: 60–90 minutes.
• Team interview: 2–3 hours split across sessions, followed by an offer decision within 1–2 business days.