Senior Technical VFX Artist

Description

Come join the award-winning God of War development team! Sony Santa Monica Studio is looking for a Senior Technical VFX Artist to create jaw dropping visuals that set the bar for the PS4. This individual will work side by side our art and tech teams to create VFX that enhance gameplay, help set the mood and feel of unique environments, and bring visceral epic experiences to our players.

As a Senior Technical VFX Artist, you must possess the ability to effectively collaborate with the art and creative directors to create VFX that are stunning while also working with other development team members to ensure technical feasibility. Help us create amazing top of class games that will set the PS4 apart from the rest!

Responsibilities:

Content creation of visual VFX across all areas of the game ranging from natural environmental VFX, to VFX to punctuate game action, to VFX for characters and their interaction with elements in the game world.
Work closely with engine programmers to build future tools, pipelines, and graphic potential.
Work closely with the Art and Game Directors to deliver their vision of the VFX as they pertain to the game pillars.
Maintain a strong knowledge of the game’s design to support communication and allow better discussions.
Create and maintain VFX and shader libraries.
Resolve assortment of complex artistic/ VFX development issues for other VFX Artists and team members.
Actively develop and improve skill set and abilities by keeping aware of industry trends and techniques, evaluating competitive products, and learning new software packages and traditional art methods.

Requirements:

Minimum 5 years’ industry or related experience.
2 or more published titles considered a strength.
Previous or next-gen video game platform experience.
Comprehensive knowledge of VFX art production pipelines, tools, and systems associated with VFX asset creation.
Thorough understanding of shader techniques as applied to visual effects.
Strong knowledge of lighting and photo-realistic effects.
Traditional art and animation training and production experience.
Strong technical abilities; knowledge of PBR systems a plus.
Proficient in Maya (or 3D modeling package) and Photoshop.
Premiere/After Effects experience desirable.
Houdini experience desirable.
Working knowledge of dynamics and simulations packages a plus.
Familiarity with video game product development including, but not limited to: workflow, tools, particle systems, lighting, high and low poly modeling, texture paining, texture/UV animation, UV layout, in-game and sprite animation, dynamics and simulations, material setup, and engine parameters/optimizations.
Excellent communication, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
B.A.in fine arts or relevant curriculum, or equivalent skill set.

Headquartered in San Mateo, California, Sony Interactive Entertainment America LLC (SIEA) – the creator of PlayStation® - is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC , with oversight for operations in the United States, Canada and Latin America. For over two decades, PlayStation has been a market leader, serving as the ultimate destination for millions of gamers across the world.

SIEA has offices and creative studios in San Diego (San Diego Studios), Los Angeles (Santa Monica Studios), Aliso Viejo (Gaikai), Bend, OR (Bend Studios) and Bellevue, WA (Sucker Punch Productions). It is our immensely talented employees, who are deeply passionate about their love of gaming, which has given us the ability to empower game creators to unleash their imaginations and deliver new gaming experiences. Additionally, SIEA participates in a variety of higher education and high school based programs to help nurture young talent to fulfill their dream of working in the gaming industry.

SIEA provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. SIEA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. SIEA also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees.

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