Senior Level Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Level Artist (Unreal Engine): Creating high-quality, immersive environmental assets for Dead by Daylight with an accent on balancing artistic vision with in-game performance. Focus on leading asset creation, real-time optimization, and mentoring team members within the production pipeline.

Location: Montreal, QC

Company

hirify.global is the largest Canadian gaming studio, best known for its flagship multiplayer survival horror franchise, Dead by Daylight.

What you will do

• Lead the creation and in-engine integration of high-quality assets within Unreal Engine.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve asset and integration issues to maintain quality standards.
• Translate art direction into consistent, production-ready assets.
• Collaborate with the Technical Lead to ensure optimal quality and performance.
• Mentor team members and contribute to knowledge sharing within the art team.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in polygonal modeling for both hard-surface and organic assets.
• Solid understanding of Levels of Detail (LOD) and real-time optimization techniques.
• Good working knowledge of UV unwrapping.
• Proven experience working within Unreal Engine.
• Ability to execute consistently from art briefs and style guides.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Blender.

Culture & Benefits

• Work at one of the Best Places to Work in Canada with an award-winning culture.
• Diverse and creative environment where all identities are celebrated.
• Opportunity to contribute to a massive global franchise with over 60 million players.
• Collaborative atmosphere within a large, independent studio.