Senior Technical Artist

Job Description

***This position has the flexibility to be fully remote***

Senior Technical Artist (Procedural Environment Assets)

Sony Bend Studio, renowned creator of Days Gone, Uncharted: Golden Abyss, and Syphon Filter, is seeking outstanding talent to join our passionate and creative family in crafting our next high-profile AAA console title.

We are seeking a Senior Technical Artist who will contribute to the artistic vision and development of a AAA product with a specialized focus on procedural asset creation for detailed 3D environment assets, utilizing a combination of traditional fine art and technical art skills.

Responsibilities:
• Work with the Environment Art team to identify opportunities for procedural asset creation.
• Develop and support workflows utilizing procedural 3d modeling and prefab assembly methods.
• Participate in everything from 3D concepts and prototypes to the creation of final polished game assets.
• Work closely with art directors and team leads to deliver and maintain the established art style and contribute to the development of new techniques and pipelines.
• Troubleshoot and provide solutions to issues related to procedural asset creation, performance, and technical requirements.
• Work well within a team environment and be able to initiate and lead other team members.
• Independently undertake research and gather information to ensure game design needs and artistic direction are met.
• Proactively stay up on new software, processes and industry trends and share this knowledge with the team.

Requirements:
• A strong portfolio with several examples of procedurally generated environment assets, illustrating proficiency as a Senior Technical Artist with a focus on procedural asset creation.
• Expert understanding of procedural algorithms and using Houdini in procedural asset workflows.
• Professional experience working on current generation games or films.
• Effective communicator with art staff, team leads, and other studio disciplines.
• Highly motivated and proactive, consistent productivity with minimal supervision.
• Ability to collaborate and contribute effectively in a team environment.
• 5+ years of experience in a game or film production environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r7qwy6-18-118-120-204-42 in your application.