Character Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Character Artist (Gamedev): Developing detailed clothing, armor, and character assets for a AAA Sci-fi action title with an accent on high-fidelity asset creation and engine implementation. Focus on organic sculpting, hard-surface modeling, and optimizing assets for performance and visual appeal in-engine.

Location: Remote (Canada)

Company

hirify.global is a game development studio currently working on a AAA Sci-fi action title.

What you will do

• Execute the full character art pipeline including 3D modeling, sculpting, retopology, UV layout, baking, and texturing.
• Develop detailed clothing, armor, and materials that align with the project's sci-fi aesthetics.
• Implement assets directly into the game engine, ensuring they are performant and functional.
• Collaborate with technical artists, animators, and designers to ensure seamless asset integration.
• Participate in art reviews and incorporate feedback to refine models and production workflows.
• Leverage existing asset libraries to efficiently create new content.

Requirements

• 4+ years of professional experience in game industry character art for PC or console platforms.
• Strong portfolio showcasing realistic human anatomy, clothing, and armor design.
• Expertise in ZBrush or 3D-Coat for organic sculpting and Maya or Blender for 3D modeling.
• Solid grasp of PBR workflows, Map-Baking, Substance Painter, and Photoshop.
• Experience working within proprietary game engines with strong technical execution.
• Ability to be highly collaborative and responsive to constructive feedback.

Nice to have

• Passion for grounded, immersive science fiction.
• Knowledge of Marvelous Designer.
• Basic knowledge of character skinning and rigging.
• Familiarity with 3ds Max.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to a high-profile AAA Sci-fi project.
• Collaborative team environment with a strong focus on art leadership and cross-disciplinary synergy.
• Remote work arrangement.