Environment Artist - Contract Position
Environment Artist - Contract Position
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$ 76300 - 114500
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Job Title Environment Artist - Contract Position
Location San Diego Studio (hybrid possible)
As an Environment Artist working on MLB The Show you will work closely with the Environment team to create environments and props that are compelling and visually appealing in order to provide the user with the greatest experience possible.
Responsibilities:
- Model and texture environments and/or related props as needed with an emphasis on realism while under the supervision of the Lead Environment Artist or assigned mentor.
- Troubleshoot assets and maintain them to stay in frame rate memory and design spec.
- Collaborate with environment team members and other teams or individuals as needed.
- Research and contribute to the production pipelines processes and workflows.
- Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
Requirements & Skills:
- 2 years experience in game development modeling environments using Maya or related experience/software.
- Experience with video game development including but not limited to workflow tools lighting high and low poly modeling texture painting material setup surface sampling UV layout in-game prop animation environment prop rigging and asset optimization.
- Relevant software proficiencies: ZBrush Maya Substance Painter Substance Designer and Photoshop.
- Possess the ability to work independently take feedback and work on a team.
- Strong artistic ability to visualize entire assets and detail with minimal concept art and direction.
- create low resolution models and textures from a high resolution textured model.
- Strong technical ability to ensure assets fit in memory design and frame rate limits.
- Strong polygonal modeling skills in order to generate clean and efficient models at a very fast pace.
- Great team-player demeanor - being flexible with new ideas being open to direction and changes.
- Ability to meet deadlines and organize a work schedule in order to deliver the expected material.
- Foundation in traditional arts.
Bonus Skills:
- Knowledge of pythonmel scripting.
- knowledgeexperience with Houdini.
- Experience with Simplygon or equivalent.
- Knowledge of and passion for baseball.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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We strive to create an inclusive environment empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
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At SIE we consider several factors when setting each roles base pay range including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.
Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge skills experience and location.
In addition this role is eligible for SIEs 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 also may be eligible for a bonus package. Clickhere to learn more.
The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.
$76300 - $114500 USD
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 maternity or parental status 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.
Employment Type
Contract
