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***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.
- 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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