3D Creature Artist

TL;DR

3D Creature Artist: Building 3D realistic creatures (with fantastical and heraldic touches) for an open-world RPG, focusing on mesh sculpting, texturing, and fur/hair card creation. Focus on creating AAA quality game-ready, low-poly assets from concept art using PBR techniques and collaborating effectively.

Location: Fully remote, global team

Company

hirify.global is a volunteer-based, all-online game development team, currently developing The Lays of Althas: Sundered Order, an indie open-world RPG using Unreal Engine 4.

What you will do

• Create realistic 3D creatures (with fantastical and heraldic details) including mesh sculpting, texturing, and fur/hair card.
• Work effectively and accurately from pre-defined concept art and designs.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with other team members.
• Follow team policies and attend meetings via Slack.
• Aid junior members in relevant areas if comfortable teaching.

Requirements

• English: C1 fluency required
• Experience creating realistic creature meshes and textures, including fur sculpts using Hair Card and Alpha Planes.
• Proficiency in Physically-based Rendering (PBR) and working with low-poly/game-ready assets.
• Full texturing ability (Diffuse, Normal, Displacement, etc.).
• Proficiency with Unreal Engine 4 and 3D Modeling Software (e.g., 3DS Max, Maya, Blender).
• Proficiency with 2D Texturing Software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Substance Painter).

Nice to have

• Rigging and Skinning Experience with 3D Creatures.

Culture & Benefits

• Volunteer-based, all-online global game development team.
• Collaborative environment using Slack and Trello for communication.
• Opportunity to contribute to an in-development indie open-world RPG.
• Focus on constructive criticism and feedback within the team.
• Emphasis on creating AAA quality games.
• Opportunity to mentor junior team members.