3D Generalist

TL;DR

3D Generalist (Unreal Engine 5): Creating high-quality 3D game assets from blockout to final in-engine implementation with an accent on hard-surface modeling, PBR texturing, and performance optimization for large-scale multiplayer environments. Focus on building immersive, performant content by collaborating across art leadership and multiple disciplines and troubleshooting asset issues directly in Unreal Engine 5.

Location: New Westminster, British Columbia (Hybrid)

Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 CAD per year

Company

hirify.global is an independent studio behind the military first-person shooter game “Squad” and the publisher of “Starship Troopers: Extermination”.

What you will do

• Create 3D game assets from blockout through final Unreal Engine 5 implementation.
• Model, sculpt, unwrap, bake, and texture assets including props, set dressing, environments, weapons, vehicles, and character accessories.
• Work within art direction, technical budgets, and production pipelines to deliver visually strong and performant content.
• Optimize assets, materials, and scene content for performance in Unreal Engine 5, including reuse and adaptation of existing assets.
• Collaborate with Art Directors, Leads, Designers, Technical Artists, and other disciplines to meet gameplay and technical requirements.
• Troubleshoot asset issues in engine and support polish, bug fixing, and workflow improvements.

Requirements

• Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality 3D art for games.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling packages such as Maya, Blender, or equivalent.
• Experience with sculpting tools such as ZBrush or 3D-Coat.
• Strong understanding of UV layout, map baking, and PBR texturing workflows.
• Experience with Substance Painter for game-ready materials and textures.
• Experience implementing and polishing assets in Unreal Engine 5, including hard-surface modeling and optimization (texel density, modular workflows, engine limitations).

Nice to have

• Experience creating assets for realistic or grounded military games.
• Hard-surface modeling experience with tools such as Plasticity, Fusion, or Shapr3D.
• Experience with foliage, terrain assets, or world-building pipelines.
• Knowledge of trim sheets, material blending, and modular environment workflows.
• Experience supporting outsourcing pipelines or reviewing external work.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time permanent role with office work three days per week.
• Extended health and dental benefits, plus wellness and health spending accounts.
• Retirement savings plan.
• 3 weeks of paid vacation and 2 weeks of paid studio shutdown over the December holiday period.

Hiring process

• Submit an application with a copy of your resume.
• Evaluation based on qualifications and portfolio fit for the role.