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Sony Interactive Entertainment · 5 months ago

Sr Technical Artist

United States, Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$121K/yr - $181K/yr

5+ years exp

Sony Interactive Entertainment is a global leader in entertainment known for the PlayStation family of products. They are seeking a Senior Technical Artist to enhance artist pipelines and workflows for an unannounced title, bridging the gap between art and technology and mentoring team members in technical best practices.

Consumer GoodsMusicVideo Games

Work & Life Balance

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Research, define, improve, and maintain artist pipelines, tools, and workflows

Ability to develop a comprehensive knowledge of the art production pipeline and all engine features, tools and systems associated with the creation of art assets

Participate in art asset reviews to help identify technical concerns or risks

Interface with stakeholders. Liaise between team members; drive collaborative projects

Troubleshoot issues; resolve them: invent or build robust, quality technical implementations

Mentor and guide team members in areas of expertise; instill best practices

Qualification

MayaPythonShader languages3D mathProcedural asset creationSoftware architectureEnthusiasmCommunicationInitiativeTeam collaboration

Required

5+ years of professional experience in computer-generated art

Intimate knowledge of Maya and computer graphics

Familiarity with video game product development including, but not limited to workflow, tools, lighting, high and low poly modeling, texture painting, particle systems, UV layout, in-game animation, material and PBR principles, layout, SFX and engine parameters/optimizations

Proficient scripting/programming experience with Python, PyQT/PySide

Experience with HLSL, GLSL or similar shader languages

Ability to write clean, maintainable and extensible code with attention to reusability

Knowledge of software architecture and design

Enthusiasm and initiative

Excellent spoken and written communication

Able and motivated to work with other team members

Preferred

Industry experience working on or shipping AAA titles

Knowledge or experience in procedural asset creation like Houdini, Substance

Good understanding of modern lighting and rendering techniques

Good understanding of algorithm design and of their complexity

Solid understanding of 3D math

Experience with OpenMaya and Maya plugin development

Experience with C++

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Matching 401(k)

Paid time off

Wellness program

Coveted employee discounts for Sony products

Bonus package

Company

Sony Interactive Entertainment

Sony Interactive Entertainment is responsible for the PlayStation brand and family of products and services.

Founded in 1993

San Mateo, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.sie.com

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