3D Apprenticeship (NY)

Location: On-site in New York or Los Angeles; candidates must live within commuting distance of one of these offices.

Compensation: $22.60/hr USD, non-exempt and overtime eligible.

Company

hirify.global is a global creative company with offices in Los Angeles, New York, Sydney, London, and Amsterdam, producing creative work through collaborative teams.

What you will do

• Work with an assigned mentor to develop skills, set goals, and take ownership of professional growth.
• Collaborate with artists, designers, and creative directors on projects and pitches.
• Develop work across 3D disciplines, including modeling, look development, texturing, scene assembly, lighting, compositing, animation, motion graphics, FX, and 3D design.
• Communicate progress and challenges proactively while contributing to the department and supporting teammates.
• Learn new tools and techniques through feedback, independent learning, and ongoing practice.

Requirements

• Some professional experience is welcome, but the opportunity is suited to recent graduates, self-taught artists, and candidates motivated to learn.
• Strong foundation in at least one 3D discipline and interest in expanding across others.
• Working knowledge of at least one 3D package: Maya, Houdini, or Cinema 4D.
• Curiosity, initiative, reliability, organization, attention to detail, and openness to feedback and direction.
• Ability to work full-time on-site for the six-month apprenticeship from commuting distance of the New York or Los Angeles office.

Culture & Benefits

• Six-month, full-time apprenticeship with an assigned staff mentor.
• Collaborative, in-person 3D department focused on versatility, curiosity, and continuous growth.
• Formal midpoint review and check-ins throughout the program.
• PTO, paid holidays, paid sick leave, and health insurance.
• Non-exempt status with overtime eligibility.

Hiring process

• Provide an updated, working, accessible website and include passwords where required.
• Project breakdowns accompanying reels are encouraged.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as apprenticeship spots become available.