Lead Asset Artist (VFX)

TL;DR

Lead Asset Artist (VFX): Leading and mentoring a team in 3D asset creation for visual effects, with an accent on texturing and look development. Focus on pipeline optimization, quality control, and ensuring technical and artistic standards are met for film and television projects.

Location: The company has hubs in Sydney and Adelaide. The role offers 100% remote work within Australia, with flexible arrangements from Adelaide, Melbourne, and Brisbane. Global applicants are considered but must be in a position to relocate to Australia.

Company

hirify.global is a full-service global visual effects company with award-winning artists known for creative problem-solving on major studio blockbusters, independent films, and prestige television.

What you will do

• Manage, mentor, and motivate the Asset team, focusing on Texture and LookDev.
• Conduct daily check-ins and reviews, providing constructive feedback.
• Ensure adherence to technical standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with the CG Supervisor and other departments (Layout, Animation, Lighting, FX).
• Oversee the entire asset lifecycle from concept to publication.
• Develop workflows and tools to optimize asset creation.
• Work with Pipeline/TD team to troubleshoot technical issues.
• Maintain the project's asset library, ensuring correct versioning and accessibility.
• Identify potential bottlenecks and risks in the asset schedule.
• Ensure all assets meet visual quality, artistic direction, and technical specifications.
• Perform technical and aesthetic QA checks.
• Maintain consistency in look and technical specifications across assets.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in feature film, broadcast animation, or high-end visual effects production.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a leadership role (e.g., Lead Artist, Sequence Lead).
• Proven expertise in asset texturing and look development.
• Expert proficiency with Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter/Designer, Mari.
• Strong understanding of modern rendering principles (Arnold, V-Ray, RenderMan).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team management skills.
• Exceptional eye for detail, form, silhouette, and technical accuracy.
• Familiarity with ShotGrid.
• English: B2 required.
• Working rights: Must be based in Australia for remote work, or willing to relocate to Australia for global applicants.

Nice to have

• Basic scripting/programming knowledge (Python).
• Knowledge of scattering tools/SpeedTree/Terragen or other world-building software.

Culture & Benefits

• Part of a global network with a focus on exceptional VFX work.
• Opportunity to work on major studio blockbusters, independent films, and prestige television.
• Supportive team known for creative problem-solving.
• Opportunities to grow within the company.