Character Artist (GameDev)

TL;DR

Character Artist (GameDev): Creating detailed, expressive characters for games by combining artistic vision and technical expertise with an accent on blend shapes, strong topology, and optimized meshes. Focus on developing character designs through the 3D pipeline and ensuring believable movement with animators.

Location: Hybrid in Montreal, Canada

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable experiences.

What you will do

• Collaborate with art and narrative teams to understand the game’s creative and artistic vision.
• Review concept art and narrative guidelines, researching references to prototype characters.
• Develop and refine character designs through the 3D pipeline: modeling, sculpting, texturing, retopologizing, and UV unwrapping.
• Balance artistic elements with technical constraints to deliver visually appealing and functional assets.
• Work closely with riggers and animators to ensure characters move believably.
• Integrate feedback from collaborators into your work and adapt designs to evolving project needs.

Requirements

• Experience creating stylized characters and clothing.
• A strong eye for storytelling, personality, and emotional depth in character art.
• Proficiency with 2D tools (such as Photoshop) and 3D software (3DS Max, Maya, Substance Painter, Marvelous Designer, ZBrush).
• Solid understanding of topology, materials, textures, proportions, and anatomy.
• Knowledge of animation and game constraints (polygon count, memory).
• Creative, collaborative, and innovative mindset with strong communication skills.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of 3D scanning and optimization techniques.
• Interest in cozy or sandbox games.

Culture & Benefits

• Embrace a hybrid work model that keeps you connected with your team.
• Opportunity to contribute to original and memorable experiences like Assassin’s Creed and Rainbow Six.
• Work with diverse perspectives to help players and teams thrive.
• Join a team passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries.
• Maintain work-life balance through flexible arrangements.