Principal Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Principal Artist (Gamedev): Defining visual direction for characters and immersive game worlds and bridging the gap between high-end art direction and disruptive R&D workflows. Focus on enabling artists to reach unprecedented fidelity without legacy friction, guiding the team from manual execution to high-level creative direction.

Location: Must be located in Los Angeles, California, United States

Salary: $154,400 - $220,000 per Year

Company

hirify.global is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world.

What you will do

• Define aesthetic targets and source assets for the project.
• Lead the design of high-fidelity characters for both combat and cinema.
• Drive real-time visuals toward pre-rendered standards in lighting and performance.
• Collaborate with Engineers to prototype tools that accelerate asset creation.
• Act as the final authority on the aesthetic integrity of R&D-generated assets.
• Transition the team from manual execution to high-level creative direction.

Requirements

• Proven track record as a Lead/Director on AAA titles (UE5 preferred).
• Sophisticated understanding of anatomy, materials, and lighting.
• Strong background in filmic composition and performance.
• Comfortable discussing procedural systems and new tech with engineers.
• A deep desire to disrupt traditional pipelines to achieve higher efficiency.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage.
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year.
• Paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company’s discretionary time off program.
• Up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year.
• Paid parental and compassionate leave.
• Wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support.