3D Character Supervisor (Game Art)

TL;DR

3D Character Supervisor (Game Art): Overseeing the creation and delivery of high-quality character assets for animation projects, ensuring they meet artistic and technical standards. Focus on guiding the asset team in modeling, texturing, shading, grooming, and character FX, while maintaining consistency across all character assets.

Location: Must be based in Madrid, Spain. Hybrid work model with two days a week remote and two extra days per month.

Company

hirify.global is a dynamic and innovative animation studio dedicated to pushing the boundaries of character animation and storytelling.

What you will do

• Supervise and guide the modeling, texturing, shading, grooming, and character FX teams to ensure all character assets meet the required quality and style.
• Provide feedback and mentorship to asset artists to ensure their work is consistent and meets the show’s creative vision.
• Collaborate with the Rigging Supervisor to ensure character models are optimized for animation, deformation, and performance requirements.
• Assist the Pipeline and Technical teams in developing asset workflows and best practices to improve efficiency across the full character pipeline.
• Participate in review sessions with the Art Director, CG Supervisor, and other department leads to maintain quality control.
• Coordinate with Production Coordinators and Producers to track asset progress, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining quality.

Requirements

• Between 3–5 years of experience in a similar supervisory or lead-level position.
• Strong artistic sense and understanding of form, shape, structure, and silhouette in character creation.
• Extensive experience in texturing, shading, and material creation for photorealistic and stylized character assets.
• Experience working in Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Katana, Houdini, XGen, and Yeti.
• Fluent in English and/or Spanish language, both written and verbal.
• Eligible to work in Spain/Europe. Spanish locals & Europeans open to relocation will be given priority.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work mode, with two days a week remotely and two extra days per month.
• Career development with training and support opportunities.
• Positive company culture where everyone is welcome and celebrated.