Senior 3D Character Artist (GameDev)

TL;DR

Senior 3D Character Artist (GameDev): Creating high-detail 3D creatures for an unannounced AAA realistic fantasy game with an accent on realistic animals and original fictional designs. Focus on optimizing models for real-time rendering while maintaining artistic integrity and working closely with concept artists, technical animators, and game designers.

Company

hirify.global is developing an unannounced AAA game in a realistic fantasy setting.

What you will do

• Create high-detail 3D creatures based on concept art and reference materials.
• Faithfully match the concept art while filling in missing information using the right visual language.
• Define a clear hierarchy of details: well-defined primary, secondary, and tertiary forms.
• Optimize models for real-time rendering without losing artistic integrity.
• Work closely with concept artists, technical animators, and game designers.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in the game industry, with at least 2 years specifically creating creatures/animals for AAA titles.
• Skills in creating fur, feathers, or scales using texture cards or geometric solutions.
• Strong understanding of real-life animal anatomy and the ability to adapt it into fictional designs.
• A portfolio featuring realistic creatures (viewport screenshots, wireframes, texel density).
• Proficiency in: ZBrush, Maya / Blender / 3ds Max, Substance 3D Painter, Marmoset Toolbag.
• Ability to create clean topology suitable for animation (deformations, rigging).
• Understanding of technical constraints (polygon budgets, LODs, normal maps, baking).

Culture & Benefits

• Working with an international team of world-class professionals on exciting and challenging projects.
• Learning & Development opportunities – mentoring, lectures, participation at industry conferences and events.
• Medical Care package.
• Sensibly flexible working hours.
• Breakfasts, snacks and fruits available during the day, tea and coffee machines.