Lead Character Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Lead Character Artist (Gamedev): Defining and elevating the visual standard of character art for high-quality game productions with an accent on artistic direction and production pipeline optimization. Focus on shaping cohesive character experiences for VR, mentoring artists, and ensuring visual excellence across the project.

Location: Remote (Must be based in the United Kingdom)

Company

hirify.global is a creative studio focusing on high-profile immersive VR game projects in an innovative environment.

What you will do

• Define and champion high-quality standards for character art to ensure visual consistency and excellence.
• Guide the overall character art direction in alignment with project vision and creative leadership.
• Lead the development and optimization of character pipelines and production best practices.
• Provide hands-on support in character creation, including modeling, texturing, and material work.
• Review character assets and deliver constructive feedback to maintain quality across the team.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams including concept, animation, design, and technical departments.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in a character art role within the games industry.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality modeling, texturing, and material creation.
• Proven experience leading character art direction and delivery on game projects.
• Deep understanding of real-time character production pipelines and performance optimization.
• Experience managing external partners and overseeing outsourcing pipelines.
• Must be based in the United Kingdom.

Nice to have

• Experience across multiple platforms or hardware targets.
• Familiarity with diverse character styles, genres, or art directions.
• Involvement in hiring, onboarding, or team development initiatives.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote working model within the United Kingdom.
• Flexible working hours supporting work-life balance.
• 12-month fixed-term contract with competitive salary.
• Generous holiday allowance, birthday leave, and occasional wellbeing days.
• Private healthcare, life insurance, and pension scheme.
• Dedicated support for personal development and career growth.