Sr 3D Artist, ExDev (Contract) Job at PlayStation Network in Los Angeles

Overview

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.

Join the award-winning team that created God of War

Santa Monica Studio is seeking an experienced 3D artist for the development of a new unannounced title. This is an opportunity to contribute to the artistic vision and development of our products with a specialized focus on creating high-quality props and assets while leveraging your environment art background.

As a Senior 3D Artist, you will collaborate with a wide range of development team members outside of your direct discipline, such as the Art Director, Designers, Technical Artists, Animators, Programmers, and Producers, to achieve artistic goals and implementation in relation to design and technological considerations. You will also serve as a bridge between internal teams and external development partners.

Responsibilities

• Partner with external development teams by providing clear feedback, detailed briefs, and technical guidance to ensure delivered assets meet our quality standards and artistic vision
• Take ownership of specific prop categories or asset sets and facilitate requests or information needs regarding any aspect of the prop creation process
• Implement delivered assets into the game engine and perform technical optimization, including minor ZBrush mesh cleanup, UV layout improvements, and resolving technical inefficiencies with delivered art assets
• Mentor junior and mid-level artists, including onboarding new team members, providing timely feedback, and directing work duties to support their growth and development
• Possess strong time management and prioritization skills, collaborating with the Production group to develop task lists, ensuring assignments progress in alignment with schedules, milestones, and overall project goals
• Clearly communicate updates and escalate concerns to appropriate team members and managers while representing the studio professionally in all external communications
• Serve as a high-level contributor to the development of artistic techniques and processes utilized to create props and assets within the studio, drawing from comprehensive knowledge of environment art production pipelines and all engine tools and systems
• Content creation from concept to final implementation, including 3D modeling / sculpting, 2D texture map painting, material setup / UV layout, baking, and LOD creation according to defined quality standards, artistic styles, conceptual designs, development pipelines, technical parameters, and production goals
• Create and implement a wide variety of high-quality assets, including environment props, character props, breakables, and environment assets, maintaining artistic direction and vision through all phases of development

Requirements

Preferred Experience

Equal Opportunity Statement : Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, religion, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation, or other legally protected categories.

Compensation and Benefits

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed as an hourly rate : $57.98 - $86.92 USD. This role is eligible for benefits that include medical, dental, and vision. The base pay range may vary based on factors such as knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

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