Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
Principal Technical Artist
Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc., Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
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Santa Monica Studio is seeking an experienced Principal Technical Artist for the development of a new unannounced title!You are into games – you love playing them and you love making them. You want to use your skills to create bigger and more impressive worlds and are full of ideas how to do so. And you’re half coder and half artist – you get both, you help each understand the other, and you can translate from art to tech and back again, so everyone gets the most out of the tools and knows what to ask for to get awesome art up onto the screen.Responsibilities
Research, define, improve, and maintain artist pipelines, tools, and workflowsInterface with stakeholders. Liaise between team members; drive collaborative projectsTroubleshoot issues; resolve them: invent or build robust, quality technical implementationsParticipate in art asset reviews to help identify technical concerns or risksPartner with leads and directors to meet visual and technical standardsMentor and guide Art, VFX and/or Lighting team members in areas of expertise; instill best practicesRequirements
Minimum ten years of professional experience in computer-generated artUnderstanding of artist workflows, VFX authoring (particles, flip books, flow maps), Lighting theory (PBR/PBL, LUTs), HDR pipeline, color theory, profiling, and/or optimizing for real-time renderingExperience with HLSL, GLSL or similar shader languagesExpertise of 3D math fundamentalsProficient scripting/programming experience with Python, PyQT/PySideStrong understanding of algorithm design and their inherent complexityAbility to write clean, maintainable and extensible code with attention to reusabilityEnthusiasm and initiativeExcellent spoken and written communicationAble and motivated to work with other team membersPreferred Experience
Industry experience working on or shipping AAA titlesProgramming experience with C++Knowledge or experience in procedural asset creation like Houdini, SubstanceExpert ability in 3D modelling DCCs such as Maya or equivalent#LI-SMS
Ensure you read the information regarding this opportunity thoroughly before making an application.#LI-AM1Please refer to ourCandidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.
Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click
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to learn more.The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.$170,100 - $255,100 USDEqual Opportunity Statement:Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtfAccepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtfWhat is your current title? *What is your current company? *LinkedIn ProfileWebsite/Portfolio/Reel Password (if applicable)Have you ever worked for a Sony company previously? * Select...Are you authorized to work in the United States? * Select...Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship to work in the United States? * Select...Will you need relocation assistance to work at this role's specified location? * Select...Are you related to, or in a close personal relationship with, anyone who currently works for SIE or any SIE-affiliated studios? (This includes spouses, domestic partners, and significant others.) * Select...If yes, please state their name, the department or studio they work for, and their job title (if you know it).By selecting "Yes", I am certifying that, to the best of my knowledge, the information I have provided in this employment application is true and correct. * Select...
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Santa Monica Studio is seeking an experienced Principal Technical Artist for the development of a new unannounced title!You are into games – you love playing them and you love making them. You want to use your skills to create bigger and more impressive worlds and are full of ideas how to do so. And you’re half coder and half artist – you get both, you help each understand the other, and you can translate from art to tech and back again, so everyone gets the most out of the tools and knows what to ask for to get awesome art up onto the screen.Responsibilities
Research, define, improve, and maintain artist pipelines, tools, and workflowsInterface with stakeholders. Liaise between team members; drive collaborative projectsTroubleshoot issues; resolve them: invent or build robust, quality technical implementationsParticipate in art asset reviews to help identify technical concerns or risksPartner with leads and directors to meet visual and technical standardsMentor and guide Art, VFX and/or Lighting team members in areas of expertise; instill best practicesRequirements
Minimum ten years of professional experience in computer-generated artUnderstanding of artist workflows, VFX authoring (particles, flip books, flow maps), Lighting theory (PBR/PBL, LUTs), HDR pipeline, color theory, profiling, and/or optimizing for real-time renderingExperience with HLSL, GLSL or similar shader languagesExpertise of 3D math fundamentalsProficient scripting/programming experience with Python, PyQT/PySideStrong understanding of algorithm design and their inherent complexityAbility to write clean, maintainable and extensible code with attention to reusabilityEnthusiasm and initiativeExcellent spoken and written communicationAble and motivated to work with other team membersPreferred Experience
Industry experience working on or shipping AAA titlesProgramming experience with C++Knowledge or experience in procedural asset creation like Houdini, SubstanceExpert ability in 3D modelling DCCs such as Maya or equivalent#LI-SMS
Ensure you read the information regarding this opportunity thoroughly before making an application.#LI-AM1Please refer to ourCandidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.
Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click
here
to learn more.The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.$170,100 - $255,100 USDEqual Opportunity Statement:Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtfAccepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtfWhat is your current title? *What is your current company? *LinkedIn ProfileWebsite/Portfolio/Reel Password (if applicable)Have you ever worked for a Sony company previously? * Select...Are you authorized to work in the United States? * Select...Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship to work in the United States? * Select...Will you need relocation assistance to work at this role's specified location? * Select...Are you related to, or in a close personal relationship with, anyone who currently works for SIE or any SIE-affiliated studios? (This includes spouses, domestic partners, and significant others.) * Select...If yes, please state their name, the department or studio they work for, and their job title (if you know it).By selecting "Yes", I am certifying that, to the best of my knowledge, the information I have provided in this employment application is true and correct. * Select...
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