Senior Object Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Object Artist (Gamedev): Creating and optimizing 3D content for The Sims with an accent on stylized art, PBR workflows, and game-ready geometry. Focus on modeling, texturing, and rigging household and organic objects to enhance player experience.

Location: Hybrid in Vancouver, Canada (three days a week in studio)

Salary: $92,900 - $129,200 CAD

Company

hirify.global is a developer of The Sims, focused on creating creative play experiences for millions of players worldwide.

What you will do

• Model, texture, and UV map 3D content based on production and art direction prerequisites.
• Rig and skin game objects, covering both hard surface and organic models.
• Oversee feature designs for new objects and present proposals to stakeholders.
• Create placeholder art, prototypes, and maintain project documentation.
• Collaborate with peers to lead aligned execution and host coordination meetings.
• Tuning basic object lighting to ensure visual fidelity and consistency across the game.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in game development for PC, console, or mobile.
• Proficiency in Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter/Designer, Marmoset, and Photoshop.
• Expertise in stylized art, PBR authoring, and hand-painted texture pipelines.
• Proven experience modeling household items, furniture, machinery, and organic objects.
• Strong understanding of topology, edge flow, and optimization for various hardware specs.
• Must be based in or able to work hybrid in Vancouver, Canada.

Culture & Benefits

• Vacation (3 weeks per year to start) and 10 days of sick leave.
• Comprehensive extended health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement plan and life/disability insurance.
• Paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits for new parents.
• Access to complimentary games and holistic wellness programs.