Realistic 3D Character Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Realistic 3D Character Artist (Gamedev): Creating high-quality photorealistic characters and creatures for AAA and AA game projects with an accent on high-poly sculpting, topology optimization, and advanced texturing. Focus on interpreting concept designs and ensuring technical compliance with modern game engine pipelines.

Location: Must be based in Armenia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, or Ukraine

Company

hirify.global is a strategic partner in external game development, providing creative and technical art solutions for world-leading game developers and publishers.

What you will do

• Create high-poly and low-poly models of photorealistic characters and creatures based on concepts.
• Develop clean UV mapping and perform texture baking for normal and AO maps.
• Produce high-quality photorealistic textures using industry-standard tools.
• Implement character assets into game engines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure visual quality and technical performance.

Requirements

• English: Intermediate+ level required
• Proven experience as a Character Artist on PC or console game projects.
• Strong proficiency in ZBrush, SubD modeling (Max or Maya), and Marvelous Designer.
• Solid understanding of human anatomy and hard surface modeling.
• Experience with Substance Painter and modern photorealistic character pipelines.
• Must be located in one of the specified countries: Armenia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, or Ukraine.

Nice to have

• Experience creating game-ready hair or creature design.
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine 4 or 5.
• Strong traditional drawing skills.
• Understanding of rigging and animation pipelines.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on world-renowned franchises like Call of Duty, Overwatch, and Diablo.
• Fully remote cooperation model.
• Dynamic and creative environment with a focus on high-quality art production.
• Collaboration with a global team of industry professionals.