CG Generalist (Animation)

TL;DR

CG Generalist (Maya/Blender): Supporting production pipeline through organic and hard-surface modeling, asset management, and technical direction with an accent on shader reassignment, AOV management, and scene optimization. Focus on ensuring asset quality, managing cryptomattes for compositing, and providing rapid response fixes during production.

Location: Los Angeles, California, United States

Salary: $45–$75 per hour

Company

hirify.global is an animation studio based in Los Angeles, creating both feature animation and animated series with artists from around the world.

What you will do

• Perform shader reassignment and geometry cleanup to ensure assets meet studio standards.
• Set up and manage cryptomattes and AOVs for efficient compositing workflows.
• Assist with set dressing by placing props and environmental details in scenes.
• Organize and catalog assets within the studio's asset library system.
• Create and modify 3D models using Maya, Blender, ZBrush, or Mudbox.
• Optimize heavy scenes and perform quality control on normals, polygons, and UVs.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Maya, Blender, ZBrush, and Mudbox.
• 3+ years of experience in CG television animation, VFX, video games, or VR.
• Ability to multitask and manage work across multiple episodes under pressure.
• Knowledge of relevant design software and hardware.

Nice to have

• Ability to test, modify, or adjust simple scripts to automate repetitive tasks.

Culture & Benefits

• Benefits provided pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement.
• Opportunity to work on bold and innovative visual storytelling.
• Collaborative environment with artists from around the world.