Senior 3D Character Artist (Game Development)

TL;DR

Senior 3D Character Artist (Game Development): Creating and texturing high and low poly characters and creatures for tactical RPG games with an accent on production guidelines, quality control, and integration with animation. Focus on modeling, texturing, and collaboration with animation leads to ensure seamless character implementation.

Location: Hybrid, Paris Office

Company

Specializing in tactical role-playing games, hirify.global is a video game development and publishing studio based in Paris, known for the game Solasta: Crown Of The Magister.

What you will do

• Establish production guidelines for characters and creatures for internal and external teams
• Model and texture characters and creatures based on concept art, ensuring compliance with art direction and technical constraints
• Collaborate closely with Lead Animator to ensure seamless model integration
• Validate and ensure quality control of externally produced models
• Potential to progress to Lead 3D Character Artist depending on profile and managerial skills

Requirements

• Must have 8+ years experience in video game development in a similar role
• Familiarity with Zbrush, Painter, and some knowledge of Unreal Engine 5
• Interest in medieval and fantasy worlds
• Management experience is a plus
• English proficiency at least B2 level or fluent

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Character Creator software (at least 4th version)
• Familiarity with role-playing games, especially Dungeons & Dragons
• Good communication skills, autonomy, and organization

Culture & Benefits

• Dynamic and creative work environment with passionate team
• Competitive base salary reflective of skills and experience
• 25 days annual leave plus 12 working time reduction days and government holidays
• Two fixed teleworking days per week (Mondays and Fridays)
• 50% reimbursement of travel costs or sustainable mobility package
• Company mutual insurance scheme and meal vouchers with employer contribution
• Two annual team-building events

Hiring process

• First interview with HR Manager and Production Director
• Second interview with Art Director and Lead 3D Environment Artist focusing on technical and human skills
• Final interview with CEO