3D Artist, Technical (GameDev)

TL;DR

3D Artist, Technical (GameDev): Building and optimizing movement and rigging systems for the hirify.global platform with an accent on prototyping new systems, evaluating workflows, and ensuring quality control for animation assets. Focus on advancing animation capabilities, integrating industry best practices, and advising external creators on optimal workflows.

Location: Hybrid in San Mateo, CA, United States. Office attendance required Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional presence on Monday and Friday.

Salary: $133,830–$163,940 USD

Company

hirify.global is a global platform enabling tens of millions of people to explore, create, play, learn, and connect in 3D immersive digital experiences.

What you will do

• Partner with engineers to prototype and guide movement and rigging system development.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on animation and animation technology.
• Evaluate internal workflows and integrate industry best practices.
• Coordinate and review outsourced animation assets for quality control.
• Build tutorials and sample content with community engagement teams.
• Advise external creators on best practices and workflow improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or proven experience in a related CG field or computer science.
• 5+ years experience in the game industry.
• Ability to envision extensible and efficient methods for high-quality avatar production.
• Strong understanding of modern real-time engines, Maya, Blender, and runtime animation systems.
• Expertise in human motion, squash and stretch, timing, and secondary motion.
• Ability to build rigs, morph targets, perform skin weighting, and use solvers for hair and cloth.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with scripting languages and node-based character controllers (e.g., Unreal Blueprints).

Culture & Benefits

• Work to shape the future of human interaction and solve unique technical challenges at scale.
• Help create safer, more civil shared experiences for everyone.
• Eligible for equity compensation and company benefits.
• Commitment to equal employment opportunities.
• Reasonable accommodations provided for candidates with qualifying disabilities or religious beliefs during the recruiting process.