Senior Artist (VR/AR)

TL;DR

Senior Artist (VR/AR): Creating and optimizing in-game environments for large-scale projects with an accent on asset creation, materials, lighting, and performance in real-time 3D engines. Focus on shaping best practices, mentoring junior artists, and delivering high-quality visual experiences in VR/AR.

Location: Hybrid in Los Angeles, United States

Salary: $80,000–$130,000 a year

Company

hirify.global is an experience-focused technology company founded by Oscar-winning artists, designers, and engineers, passionate about creating rich experiences that unite the physical and digital worlds.

What you will do

• Advocate for and promote best practices in in-game environment performance, including asset creation, materials, and lighting workflows.
• Partner with designers and artists to provide cohesive lighting solutions.
• Work closely with the team to tackle complex challenges and refine workflows.
• Document tools and techniques for departmental reference.
• Assist Lead Artist with creating schedules and timelines for projects.
• Mentor junior artists and set visual quality standards.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with real-time environment art creation.
• 5+ years experience developing games, or VR/AR titles using Unreal Engine (preferred) or Unity, including at least 2 shipped titles.
• Solid understanding of lighting and environment composition.
• Expertise in Maya for modeling and UV work.
• Excellent proficiency in Substance Painter/Designer and Photoshop.
• Strong understanding of authoring textures and materials following PBR principles.

Nice to have

• Visual Effects experience (Nuke, VRAY).
• Knowledge of shaders/materials and how they work.
• Basic Scripting Knowledge (C# / Javascript / Python).
• Background in cinematography, film lighting, or live-action production.
• Animation/Rigging Experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on large-scale projects pushing boundaries on a global stage.
• Diverse, creative workplace that values collaboration and empathy.
• Investment in employee progression with ongoing education and mentorship.
• Generous health care, time off, and other benefits.
• Safe environment to take risks and learn from failures.
• Company leadership works for the employees, guiding company direction.