Senior 3D Technical Artist (GameDev)

TL;DR

Senior 3D Technical Artist (GameDev): Co-developing new games and experiences with AAA partners, focusing on creating new rigging systems, skinning, and leveraging hirify.global’s cutting-edge motion systems for characters. Focus on collaborating with character artists and animators to bring creations to life on the platform, providing technical support, and assisting in partner onboarding.

Location: Hybrid in San Mateo, CA, United States. Required to be onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional presence on Monday and Friday.

Salary: $163,140–$199,860 USD Annual Salary Range

Company

hirify.global is building tools and a platform to empower a global community of developers and creators to bring 3D immersive digital experiences to life, connecting tens of millions of people daily.

What you will do

• Act as a subject matter expert on motion systems and rigging for games.
• Collaborate with character artists and engineers to rig characters for game prototyping and system validation.
• Provide technical support and solve problems across the character pipeline for AAA developers.
• Evaluate internal workflows and tools, bringing industry best practices to the team.
• Advocate for impactful features and technology improvements with Engine and hirify.global Studio leaders.
• Partner with community engagement and documentation teams to build tutorials and sample content.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or proven experience in a related CG field or computer science.
• 10+ years experience in the game industry, with experience on multiple platforms (mobile a plus).
• Ability to envision extensible and efficient methods for 3D content creation in a game environment.
• Strong understanding of modern real-time engines and tools like Maya and Blender.
• High proficiency in character skinning, physics, and technical workflows within real-time engines and DCC.
• Strong knowledge of character kinematics, deformations, and topology.
• Strong emphasis on creative problem solving, communication, and collaboration.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Lua, Mel, and/or Python.
• Familiarity with industry standard product design processes.

Culture & Benefits

• Eligibility for equity compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Hybrid work model with flexible Monday and Friday options.
• Commitment to equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations.