Lead 3D Character Artist (Gamedev)

Company

hirify.global is a development studio focused on creating high-end AAA titles.

What you will do

• Lead a team of in-house and external Character Artists, providing mentorship, feedback, and creative direction.
• Research technical trends and actively develop technology within the proprietary engine to set quality and style goals.
• Create high-poly models of characters and monsters, including clothing, body parts, and accessories.
• Perform texturing under a PBR pipeline and produce beauty shots for visual targets and marketing.
• Collaborate with Art Directors, Animation Directors, and Programmers to ensure assets perform perfectly in-game.
• Manage the entire character creation process from initial design through to the final release.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in AAA game development as a 3D Character Artist.
• Proven track record of participating in at least one released AAA title as a Senior or Lead 3D Character Artist.
• Expertise in sculpting, modeling, and texturing with strong knowledge of PBR principles.
• Deep understanding of low-poly model requirements for animation.
• English: Upper-Intermediate (B2) proficiency required.
• Experience with Version Control Systems (SVN/Perforce) and bug trackers like Jira.

Nice to have

• Experience in animation and real-time hair creation/3D grooming pipelines.
• Skills in preparing scanned models for character creation.
• Scripting skills in Maya, 3ds Max, or external tools.
• Experience with modular character systems and face creation techniques.
• Strong eye for light, shade, color, and detail in texture maps.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package available.