About Us:
At FyreFlight Games, we are a passionate indie game studio dedicated to crafting immersive and captivating gaming experiences that push the boundaries of storytelling, animation, and gameplay. Our mission is to change the way people have fun by delivering interactive entertainment that captivates and inspires.
We’re currently working on our debut title, a story-rich horror game, and our next project will take on the action-packed Soulslike genre.
We’re looking for a passionate Senior 3D artist with expertise in 3D Modelling, Animation, Rigging, and Skinning to join our ambitious team as a co-founder and help us bring AAA-quality animation and storytelling to life working on an exciting new IP.
Role Overview:
As our 3D Art Director and Co-Founder, you will manage all aspects of 3D modelling and animation to help us define the look, feel, and personality of our characters and capture the imagination of players worldwide.
This role combines creative leadership with hands-on asset creation, making it perfect for someone who can drive 3D modelling and animation while deeply involved in production.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive Strategic Vision for Commercial Success: Collaborate closely with the founding team to align artistic vision with strategic business goals, ensuring that our creative direction also supports the studio’s growth, profitability, and market appeal.
- Define Animation Style: Collaborate with the rest of the team to establish the animation style, ensuring consistency and quality across all assets.
- Lead 3D Modelling and Animation: Own the end-to-end 3D art pipeline, including modelling, rigging, skinning, and animating characters, creatures, and environmental elements.
- Rigging and Skinning: Design rigs and skin characters for fluid and realistic movements that align with our IP’s AAA standards.
- Optimize and Document Workflows: Implement, streamline and document character and environmental 3D art workflows, ensuring high quality while adhering to project timelines.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with the rest of the team to integrate animations smoothly and enhance gameplay dynamics.
- Ensure technical integration of 3D assets into the game engine, working with programmers and technical artists to troubleshoot issues.
- As the team grows, manage and mentor Junior 3D artists and animators, providing feedback, guidance, and support to ensure the highest quality of work.
Qualifications:
- Strong portfolio showcasing 3D modelling and animation of characters, environments, and props with a range of styles. (*must submit to be considered*)
- 5+ years of professional experience in 3D modelling and animation, including rigging and skinning, ideally for AAA, AA or high-quality indie projects.
- Proficiency in industry-standard tools (e.g., Maya, Blender, 3DS Max, or equivalent).
- Ability to create and manage animation systems for characters and objects within the Unreal Engine.
- Strong understanding of animation principles and the ability to translate them into realistic and engaging animations.
- Experience with character rigging and skinning for games, including facial rigging.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Effective project management skills and the ability to oversee project timelines and workflows, ensuring that milestones are met and high-quality assets are delivered on schedule.
- Ability to efficiently respond to and incorporate feedback from reviews.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with artists, game designers and programmers.
- Effective team leadership skills and the ability to foster a collaborative and goal-oriented team environment, providing guidance and support to help team members thrive and produce their best work.
Why Join FyreFlight Games?
- Co-Founding Opportunity: A unique opportunity to join a passionate and creative indie team and help shape the future of a unique IP.
- Equity Stake: As a co-founder, you’ll receive equity in the company.
- Creative Freedom: You will be the driving force behind the look and feel of our characters and world.
- AAA Standards in Indie Environment: Contribute to a project with AAA-quality ambitions without the constraints of a large corporate studio.
- Impactful Work: Work on a project where your contributions will have a visible, tangible impact on the final product.
- Flexible Work Environment: Work Fully Remote.
- Or just because you are looking for a great team to join!
If you are an experienced 3D artist passionate about horror and adventure, we want to get to know you.
Submit your application now!
