Middle 3D Character Artist (Game Art)

TL;DR

Middle 3D Character Artist (Game Art): Creating high-quality, photorealistic in-game characters and related content for a next-gen AAA sports title with an accent on high-poly facial and body sculpting, realistic hair simulation, and detailed texture refinement. Focus on adapting assets for Unreal Engine, implementing blendshapes, and ensuring technical quality and integration within the game development pipeline.

Company

hirify.global is an international game studio developing next-generation sports simulators with professionals experienced at Wargaming, MY · GAMES, The Walt Disney Company, Ubisoft, 343 Industries, Starbreeze, Sperasoft and EA Sports.

What you will do

• Create high-quality, photorealistic in-game characters and related content.
• Sculpt high-poly facial and body models and build mid-poly character geometry.
• Design, simulate, and refine clothing through sculpting and modeling.
• Simulate realistic hair using grooming tools, haircards, and hair textures.
• Create, refine, and optimize high-quality character textures, adapting assets to shader workflows.
• Develop character-related props, create and implement blendshapes.
• Ensure asset compatibility and integration in Unreal Engine, providing technical support.
• Perform technical quality control, including testing, debugging, and implementing feedback.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a Character Artist in game development.
• Deep understanding of Unreal Engine 5 rendering pipelines and workflows.
• Portfolio demonstrating high-quality real-time human character work.
• Excellent knowledge of human anatomy and strong sculpting skills.
• Proficient in modeling and retopology, with awareness of rigging and animation requirements.
• Experience with cloth simulation, realistic hair simulation (haircards, textures), and blendshape creation.
• Solid understanding of UE5 shaders, real-time lighting workflows, and 3D wrapping tools.
• Proficiency with key tools including Maya, ZBrush, Marvelous Designer, Faceform (Wrap3D), Substance Painter, XGen, and GS Curve Tool.

Culture & Benefits

• Join an international team of professionals with experience from major game studios.
• Work on a high-scale AAA+ title planned for release in 2028–2029.
• Participate in cross-functional discussions aimed at improving asset and gameplay quality.