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.

Character Artist, Heads (Temp) (Gamedev)