Associate 3D Artist

TL;DR

Associate 3D Artist (3D Art/Photogrammetry): Sculpt high-resolution characters from photogrammetry data and assist with QC of character builds with an accent on model, texture, topology, rigging, animation, and rendering. Focus on building production-ready character assets using hirify.globalGO tools and refining work based on lead artist direction for AAA realistic character styles.

Location: Onsite in San Rafael, California, United States

Salary: $31.00–$46.00 per hour

Company

hirify.global creates iconic, culture-shaping video games across multiple legendary franchises and studios.

What you will do

• Sculpt high-resolution characters from photogrammetry data.
• Assist the lead artist with QC of the character build process.
• Identify and fix issues across model, texture, topology, rigging, animation, and rendering.
• Develop expertise with hirify.globalGO tools and follow best practices for character art creation.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver high-quality finished character assets.

Requirements

• Portfolio/website demonstrating 3D art skills.
• 2+ years of experience with Maya.
• Ability to accept direction and refine work until it is correct.
• Strong interest in AAA video games and realistic character art styles.

Nice to have

• 1 published video game as a game artist.
• Understanding of facial anatomy for video games.
• Experience with retopology software (e.g., Wrap3D).

Culture & Benefits

• Onsite role based in the San Rafael, California office.
• Temporary assignment for 6 months.
• 401(K) plan eligibility and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Benefits for regular full-time employees: medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid sick days, parental and compassionate leave, and wellbeing programs.
• Commuter benefits and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.

Hiring process

• Application review based on portfolio and experience.
• Interviews conducted without instant messaging apps or personal email; use hirify.global.com accounts only.