Build Generalist (Model/Texture/Lookdev)

TL;DR

Build Generalist (Model/Texture/Lookdev): Producing high-quality VFX asset work with an accent on modelling/sculpting (organic + hard surface), developing and shading hard-surface assets, and texturing/lookdev workflows. Focus on Houdini/Arnold, Substance Painter/Designer, and Mari while collaborating with build and lighting teams to improve standards and workflows.

Location: Remote EU (Hybrid); Hamburg, London, Stockholm

Company

hirify.global (ILP) is a VES and Emmy award-winning VFX studio delivering animation and visual effects for major storytellers.

What you will do

• Produce asset work to the highest creative and technical standards.
• Model and sculpt both organic and hard-surface assets.
• Develop and shade hard-surface assets using Houdini/Arnold.
• Texture assets using Substance Painter/Designer and Mari.
• Participate in build and lighting workflow reviews and provide feedback on standards.

Requirements

• Location: must be based in the EU.
• Proven track record building high-quality assets across multiple build areas (modelling, texturing, lookdev), including both hard surface and organic.
• Thorough knowledge of Houdini, Mari, and/or Substance Painter/Designer (equivalent experience considered).
• Strong artistic eye and ability to take ownership of work.
• Great communication skills in English (written and spoken).
• Humble, helpful attitude.

Nice to have

• Shotsculpt experience.
• Experience with USD/Solaris workflows.
• Experience with fur/groom techniques.
• Sculpting and displacement extraction in ZBrush and/or Mudbox.
• Environment building and layout experience.
• Experience ingesting raw photography/photogrammetry/scan data using Reality Capture (or similar).
• Working knowledge of Maya.

Culture & Benefits

• Freelance or fixed-term contract with various start dates.
• Hybrid setup with remote work across the EU.
• Collaborative build and lighting teams with feedback-driven workflow improvements.
• Emphasis on learning, teaching, and pushing VFX quality limits.

Hiring process

• Review of portfolio and relevant production experience across modelling, texturing, and lookdev.
• Interviews to assess communication, ownership, and fit with build/lighting workflow standards.