Environment Artist (Contract)

PlayStation Global

Contract Position

Summary

Join the award-winning team at Sony Santa Monica Studio as an Environment Artist, contributing to the artistic vision and development of products with a focus on creating environments and level assets.

What you'll do

Content creation, including 3D modeling/sculpting, 2D texture map painting, material setup/UV layout, and LOD creation according to defined quality standards, artistic styles, conceptual designs, development pipelines, technical parameters, and production goals
Skilled in level art workflow, including assembly, set dressing, and asset composition across levels
Ability to develop a comprehensive knowledge of the art production pipeline and all engine features, tools, and systems associated with the creation of art assets
Maintain artistic goals and vision through all phases of the game development cycle from pre-production through final product release
Facilitate requests or info needs regarding any aspect of the environment/level art creation process as needed
Actively improve skill set and abilities by keeping aware of industry trends and techniques, evaluating competitive products, learning new software packages, and traditional art methods
Use time management and prioritization skills to collaborate with the Production group to develop task lists that ensure assignments are progressing in alignment with schedules, milestones, and overall project goals
Clearly communicate updates and properly escalate concerns to the appropriate team member(s) and manager(s)

Requirements

Minimum three years' industry experience or related experience
Strong traditional fine art skills, training, and production experience (illustration, painting, organic forms, color theory, perspective, 2D & 3D design)
Proficient in the use of Maya, Zbrush, Substance Designer, and Substance Painter
Familiarity with video game product development including, but not limited to workflow, tools, lighting, high and low poly modeling, texture painting, particle systems, UV layout, in-game animation, material setup, layout, SFX and engine parameters/optimizations
Excellent communication, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills
Works under minimal direction to determine and develop approach to solutions
B.A. in fine arts or relevant curriculum or equivalent skillset

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Location

United States, Los Angeles, CA

Contract Length

Contract duration: Not specified

Compensation

$3832 - $5745 (per hour)

Keywords

maya zbrush substance designer substance painter

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