Character Artist, Heads (Temp) (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Character Artist, Heads (Gamedev): Creating photorealistic real-time game models, including UVs and textures, for NBA 2K, focusing on photorealistic likeness workflows. Focus on hair creation (cards, grooms, or strand-based workflows), art asset integration into game engine, and collaboration with the art team to improve workflows.

Location: Fully remote role that may be based anywhere in the United States

Salary: $32 - $50 p/hr

Company

hirify.global is a game development studio that has shipped over 100 multi-sku titles to critical acclaim and commercial success.

What you will do

• Create photorealistic real-time game models including UVs and textures
• Assist with art asset integration into game engine
• Collaborate with the art team to improve workflows
• Work closely with the Tech Art team, and other dependent departments, throughout the character production process
• Execute on feedback from art directors to refine your work

Requirements

• 3+ years working in modeling for films or games
• Have a portfolio of work demonstrating strong proficiency of character modeling
• Experience with a modern 3D software package (Maya, 3DStudioMax, etc)
• Ability to produce photorealistic models and textures
• Experience with Substance Painter and Photoshop
• Experience using Zbrush or Mudbox

Nice to have

• Experience rendering in game engine
• Thorough understanding of character art pipelines with a strong interest in furthering next gen techniques
• You have a deep love of learning and sharing knowledge with others
• Love for video games (not just ours!)
• Love for sports a plus!

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to learn and grow with some of the smartest and most creative minds in the industry.