Senior 3D Artist (Hard Surface)

TL;DR

Senior 3D Artist (Hard Surface): Developing and exploring the visual style for weaponry and machinery in a new IP with an accent on rapid iteration, prototyping, and technical execution. Focus on collaborating with designers and programmers to define game visuals and implement innovative solutions.

Location: Remote within Canada or onsite/hybrid in Vancouver, BC.

Salary: $85,000 - $115,000 a year

Company

hirify.global is a creative-fueled, independent game studio developing world-class IPs and original creations across multiple genres.

What you will do

• Collaborate with Art Director and Concept Art to define visual style for weaponry and machinery.
• Set benchmarks for exemplary machinery/weapon assets, showcasing contemporary hard surface techniques.
• Iterate rapidly with Designers and Programmers, testing quick block-out meshes in game and addressing feedback.
• Work with Technical Artists to develop the hard surface art pipeline and dependencies.
• Establish best practices, and help write documentation/tutorials to further team goals.
• Proactively present solutions and invest in growing your skills, knowledge, and experience.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience as a hard surface artist with a current demo reel / portfolio.
• Strong visual aesthetic sensibility paired with strong technical execution and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with gameplay programmers to create art for rapid prototyping.
• Experience working in Unreal Engine and PBR shader pipelines.
• Proficiency in Maya, Blender, Zbrush, Photoshop, Substance Painter or equivalent authoring software.
• Desire to be highly collaborative and eager to give and take constructive feedback.

Nice to have

• Fusion 360 or Plasticity knowledge.

Culture & Benefits

• Studio implements a four-day work week.
• Supports in-studio, remote within Canada, and hybrid work arrangements.
• Opportunity for long-term careers and skill growth on a wide range of projects.
• Be part of a small, high-performing team setting the groundwork for a new IP.
• Thrive on collaborative creation and an experimental mindset.