Senior Character Artist (Game Art)

Location: Remote within the United States

Salary: $82,000–$137,000 USD annually, depending on work location, experience, and qualifications.

Company

hirify.global is a startup multimedia studio best known for the indie horror game franchise Poppy Playtime.

What you will do

• Design, model, sculpt, and texture high-quality 3D character assets for Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Translate 2D concept art and design briefs into stylized or photorealistic 3D character models.
• Create high-poly sculpts and optimized low-poly, game-ready models with efficient topology and proper UVs.
• Collaborate with concept artists, animators, riggers, game designers, and Tech Art to support deformation, animation, performance, and compatibility.
• Help maintain consistent character visual standards and contribute to pipeline development and documentation.
• Mentor junior artists and provide constructive feedback and direction.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional Character Artist experience in the game industry.
• At least one shipped AAA or high-quality indie game title.
• Mastery of Maya, Blender, ZBrush, and Substance Painter or Substance Designer.
• Strong knowledge of human and creature anatomy, clothing, material rendering, topology, UV layout, and real-time rendering.
• Experience with Unreal Engine 4/5.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating stylized and realistic character work.

Nice to have

• Experience with facial blendshapes and character customization systems.
• Knowledge of shaders, materials, and platform-specific technical constraints.
• Experience with motion capture or hand-keyed animation teams.
• Character rigging experience and leadership or mentoring experience.
• Interest in storytelling, world-building, and character design.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work for U.S.-based employees.
• Profit sharing.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching and FSA/HSA benefits.
• Paid time off, sick time, holidays, and parental leave.