3D Art Director (3D)

TL;DR

3D Art Director (3D): Leads and executes brand, product, and system work through a 3D lens, with an accent on defining visual language, brand systems, and campaign worlds. Focus on developing 3D styleframes, guiding 3D craft and quality, and hands-on 3D execution.

Location: Onsite in New York

Company

hirify.global is a talent-driven, global creative company with offices in Los Angeles, New York, Sydney, London and Amsterdam, focused on building extraordinary things that inspire people.

What you will do

• Provide art direction and guidance to design teams, fostering an innovative environment with a focus on 3D-led visuals.
• Lead the strategic and visual development of projects, defining brand expressions and scalable visual languages through a 3D lens.
• Oversee the creation of pitch decks, storyboards, and mood boards to communicate ideas effectively.
• Execute 3D tasks including scene building, lighting, materials, rendering, and compositing to achieve desired looks.
• Lead and manage a small to mid-sized team of designers, animators, and artists, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
• Present design concepts and proposals to clients, ensuring strong relationships and effective communication of creative rationale.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in a relevant field.
• Exceptional portfolio showcasing strong design fundamentals and 3D-driven brand work.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design software such as Adobe Creative Cloud (primarily Photoshop & Illustrator) and Cinema 4D.
• Keen understanding of various design and animation pipelines, comfortable collaborating across 2D, 3D, and motion teams.
• Strong conceptual thinking, storytelling abilities, and a keen eye for detail and aesthetics.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities, with a track record of inspiring creative professionals.

Nice to have

• Experience with animation workflows.
• Familiarity with AI-driven design tools and hybrid workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative and ego-free culture that breeds partnership and creative ambition.
• Commitment to finding creative opportunities in every challenge.
• Encouragement for exploration of new tools and methodologies.
• A willingness and enthusiasm to explore new industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Emphasis on upholding the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship.