Experienced Production Artist (Game Development)

TL;DR

Experienced Production Artist (Game Development): Translating artistic vision into high-quality 3D game assets and experiences with an accent on technical integration and optimization within Unity. Focus on creating visually stunning assets while adhering to strict technical performance budgets and contributing to the overall player experience and business objectives.

Location: Hybrid work with offices in New Zealand and Colombia

Company

hirify.global is a global video game studio with more than 25 years of experience, with offices in New Zealand and Colombia.

What you will do

• Generate high and low poly models, textures and UVs, translating conceptual designs into optimized game assets.
• Interpret established art directions to create derivative content following and preserving the artistic vision autonomously.
• Propose new assets that align with the visual pillars without requiring constant supervision from the Art Director.
• Take ownership of technical implementation in Unity, configuring prefabs, LODs, and materials.
• Execute environment art tasks within Unity, including scene composition, set dressing, and lighting setup.
• Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to ensure technical and artistic standards are consistently met across the team.

Requirements

• 5+ years of proven experience in a studio environment (video games or related), with a strong focus on 3D production for released or liveops titles.
• B2-C1 English proficiency (assessed).
• Proven experience in stylistic interpretation, with the ability to create derivative assets that are indistinguishable in quality and style from the project's original art direction.
• Deep understanding of technical performance budgets, delivering "engine-ready" assets that require minimal intervention from engineering or technical art.
• Advanced proficiency with 3D modeling tools (Maya, or Blender) and digital sculpting (ZBrush).
• Expertise in PBR workflows and advanced proficiency with Substance Painter.

Nice to have

• Understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies, with experience working in iterative development environments.
• Experience in 2D asset production (illustration).
• Familiarity with Version Control Systems (Sourcetree, Plastic SCM).

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work with flexible approach to splitting your time between working in the office and working from home.
• Health insurance.
• One-time home buyer bonus.
• Staff referral recruitment bonus.
• Monthly self-directed Lab Days, annual game jams, and a variety of training and learning opportunities.