Sony Interactive Entertainment is hiring a
Senior Staff Technical Artist in United States

Summary

Sony Bend Studio is seeking a Senior Staff Technical Artist to join their team in crafting their next high-profile AAA console title. The role involves developing, maintaining, and improving pipelines and tools for Environment Art, creating prototypes, contributing to asset production, and staying ahead of industry trends.

Requirements

• 7+ years of production experience in video games
• Highly proficient in Python
• Highly proficient in the use of 3D software such as Maya
• Strong reading and comprehension skills necessary to fully understand complex process description documents, design documents, and task descriptions
• The ability to communicate effectively one-on-one with all team members and within group settings
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to take complex design documents and create achievable plans for game asset development
• Able to incorporate feedback and complete tasks quickly

Responsibilities

• Work with the Environment Art team and other departments to develop, maintain and improve pipelines and tools to increase production efficiency, achieve quality standards and match a defined visual style
• Create prototypes that demonstrate technical production goals, help define quality standards and encourage technical evolution within the studio
• Contribute to Environment Art asset production for content that requires Technical Art skill sets
• Anticipate Environment Art team needs, stay ahead of emerging industry trends, and evaluate competitive products to help identify areas for improvement and innovation

Preferred Qualifications

• Some experience with Qt and C++
• Some experience with Houdini, Substance Designer, Substance Painter and/or other Art production programs built around a Visual Scripting/Programming interface

Benefits

• This role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products
• This role may also be eligible for a bonus package
• The base pay range for this role varies based on geographic location and individual factors