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Sr Procedural Technical Artist

Sony Interactive Entertainment

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 115,000 - 174,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

Join an award-winning team at a renowned studio known for creating iconic games. As a Senior Technical Artist, you'll empower artists with advanced procedural tools, enhancing creativity while optimizing game performance. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate closely with talented 3D artists, ensuring the creation of immersive worlds. With a commitment to innovation and diversity, this forward-thinking company provides a supportive environment for passionate individuals eager to make an impact in the gaming industry.

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Plan
Paid Time Off
Wellness Programs
Employee Discounts

Qualifications

  • Solid understanding of art fundamentals and production experience.
  • Deep knowledge of artist workflows and collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with artists to understand their goals and workflows.
  • Design and deliver procedural tools to assist content creation.

Skills

Art Fundamentals
Collaboration Skills
Communication Skills
Geometry Processing
Procedural Generation
Python Scripting
VEX Scripting

Tools

Houdini
Substance
USD
MaterialX

Job description

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn't just the Best Place to Play - it's also the Best Place to Work. We are a global leader in entertainment, producing products and services including PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, and acclaimed titles from PlayStation Studios.


We aim to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome passionate individuals interested in innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing team.


The PlayStation brand is part of Sony Interactive Entertainment, a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.


Join the award-winning team that created God of War

Santa Monica Studio, known for the legendary "God of War" franchise, is seeking a senior technical artist for our Procedural Technical Art team. This is a great opportunity to join a storied studio and an amazing team.


Our mission is to enable artists to create immersive worlds by providing advanced procedural tools, automating low-value tasks, and ensuring game optimization for performance without hindering creativity.


We seek an experienced procedural artist who values collaboration and can work closely with 3D artists to develop empowering tools.


Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with artists to understand their goals and workflows
  • Design and deliver procedural tools to assist content creation
  • Participate in art asset reviews to identify technical concerns
  • Mentor team members and promote best practices

Requirements
  • Solid understanding of art fundamentals and production experience
  • Deep knowledge of artist workflows
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills
  • Proficiency in geometry processing and procedural generation in Houdini
  • Self-sufficient in Python and VEX scripting

Preferred Experience
  • Shader programming
  • Real-time graphics optimization
  • Procedural texturing (Substance or similar)
  • Familiarity with USD and/or MaterialX

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Additional Information

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The estimated base salary range for this role is $115,900 – $173,900 USD, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, wellness programs, employee discounts, and potential bonuses. Click here to learn more.

We consider various factors when setting pay, including market data, location, and individual experience.


Equal Opportunity Statement

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer and promotes diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, or other protected categories. PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer, considering applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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