Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
Sr Procedural Technical Artist
Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc., Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.
Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.Join the award-winning team that created God of War
Santa Monica Studio is seeking an experienced Procedural Technical Artist for the development of a new unannounced title!You are into games – you love playing them and you love making them. 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, extend, and maintain production pipelines, processes, and workflows.Interface with stakeholders. Liaise between team members; drive collaborative projects.Troubleshoot issues; resolve them: invent or build robust, quality technical implementations.Participate in art asset reviews to help identify technical concerns or risks.Work closely with artists and designers to develop/define procedural systems and improve their workflows.Educate team members as well as driving profiling automation and workflows.Requirements
Minimum 10 years of professional experience in computer-generated art.Expertise of 3D math fundamentals.Expert knowledge of Houdini and best practices in procedural asset creation.Familiar with artist workflows and processes.Strong understanding of algorithm design and their inherent complexity.Proficient scripting/programming experience in Python, PyQT/PySide.Ability to write clean, maintainable and extensible code with attention to reusability.Enthusiasm and initiative.Excellent spoken and written communication.Able and motivated to work with other team members.Preferred Experience
Industry experience working or shipping AAA titles.Programming experience with C++.Experience in design or creating world building toolsets.Expert ability in 3D modelling DCCs such as Maya or equivalent.Equal 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.
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Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.Join the award-winning team that created God of War
Santa Monica Studio is seeking an experienced Procedural Technical Artist for the development of a new unannounced title!You are into games – you love playing them and you love making them. 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, extend, and maintain production pipelines, processes, and workflows.Interface with stakeholders. Liaise between team members; drive collaborative projects.Troubleshoot issues; resolve them: invent or build robust, quality technical implementations.Participate in art asset reviews to help identify technical concerns or risks.Work closely with artists and designers to develop/define procedural systems and improve their workflows.Educate team members as well as driving profiling automation and workflows.Requirements
Minimum 10 years of professional experience in computer-generated art.Expertise of 3D math fundamentals.Expert knowledge of Houdini and best practices in procedural asset creation.Familiar with artist workflows and processes.Strong understanding of algorithm design and their inherent complexity.Proficient scripting/programming experience in Python, PyQT/PySide.Ability to write clean, maintainable and extensible code with attention to reusability.Enthusiasm and initiative.Excellent spoken and written communication.Able and motivated to work with other team members.Preferred Experience
Industry experience working or shipping AAA titles.Programming experience with C++.Experience in design or creating world building toolsets.Expert ability in 3D modelling DCCs such as Maya or equivalent.Equal 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.
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