Character TD

Job Description

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation Studios is hiring!

PixelOpus, creator of the award-winning action-adventure PS4 game Concrete Genie, is seeking outstanding talent to join our passionate and creative family in crafting an exciting new PlayStation 5 title in collaboration with Sony Pictures Animation.

PixelOpus is a Global Game Development Studio within the PlayStation Studios family. Located at PlayStation's HQ in San Mateo, CA, this unique studio is looking for a talented Character Technical Director.

Job Focus:
• Own the design and creation of artist-friendly rigs that satisfy animation and gameplay needs.
• Provide and maintain technical documentation.
• Function as a point of contact for overall Rigging Pipeline both internally as well as with external collaborating studios.
• Stay informed of new technical and technological developments in order to apply them to the project when relevant.
• Working with production team and leads to plan work and assess scope.

Job Requirements
• Minimum 1-2 years of production experience in Game or Film/VFX field, with strong working understanding of Maya and Python scripting.
• BA or BSc degree in related field, Media, Games, Animation, Visual Effects.
• Work Experience with Unreal engine.
• Experience creating stylized/animated feature-style character/prop rigs (including face rigs).
• Familiarity with figure and facial anatomy.
• Experience in establishing character art best practices and system requirements.
• Python and Maya scripting proficiency.
• C++ experience (Maya API).
• Familiarity in runtime performance efficiency and optimization.
• Validated ability to be self-sufficient and be proactive in preventing/solving production issues.
• Strong knowledge of 3D art production.
• Solid understanding of Python tool and pipeline development.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with the development team.
• Strong problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills.

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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r17mo0-3-19-31-73-42 in your application.