Senior 3D Visualization and Animation Technical Artist

Location: Culver City, California, United States. Authorization to work in the USA is required.

Annual base salary: $140,000–$155,000.

Company

hirify.global is a global entertainment and technology corporation producing consumer electronics, films, television, music, and PlayStation experiences.

What you will do

• Lead 3D photography and 4D video capture of talent during 3D content production.
• Collaborate with R&D and artist teams to define requirements for complex 3D animation projects.
• Develop visualization prototypes for state-of-the-art 3D and 4D content creation.
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation of R&D processes.
• Share technical insights and best practices with art and research teams.
• Lead creative discussions, resolve production challenges, and identify quality improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in art, film, communications, or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in 3D computer graphics and animation.
• Experience with photorealistic CG content creation workflows in games, film, or other entertainment industries.
• Familiarity with character animation workflows, including blendshapes, rigging, and hair or garment simulation.
• Familiarity with Maya, Unreal Engine, and/or Blender, plus shader development, material creation, and rendering.
• Authorization to work in the USA is required.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• R&D experience and knowledge of emerging computer graphics technologies.
• Hands-on experience with 3D human modeling, geometry, and texturing.
• Familiarity with Unity, Marmoset, Python, or MEL scripting.

Culture & Benefits

• Fixed-term position for one year.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees and dependents.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote and hybrid schedules.
• Vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays, and a winter break.
• Employee business resource groups and optional long-term care benefits.