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Lead Character Technical Artist

3 years ago

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play —it’s also the Best Place to Work. We’ve thrilled gamers since 1994, when we launched the original PlayStation. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.

Join the award-winning team that created God of War

We are seeking an experienced Lead Character Technical Artist for the development of a new unannounced title!

Animator and programmer, or programmer and character artist – which are you? No matter; you bridge tech and character. You understand the creative process, you have an artistic sensibility, and an eye for animation. And you can rig. Above all you collaborate with character artists and animators to deliver the highest quality vision of the game.

Talent, initiative, collaboration – bring them all. We are a large team that fundamentally works together across all disciplines. Sound interesting? Give us a shout!

Responsibilities

Mentor and guide character technical artists and animators in areas of expertise; instill best practices
Partner with leads and directors to meet visual and technical standards
Research, define, extend, and maintain production pipelines, processes, and workflows
Collaborate with character artists and animators
Identify problems; solve them by inventing or building robust technical implementations
Create and maintain animation rigs and tools
Engage in broader game production challenges as they relate to combat design, animation, and character art

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Graphic Art, or a related field
Minimum five years of professional experience in computer-generated art
Intimate knowledge of Maya and strong understanding of Maya’s rigging tools
Expertise in Python and/or C++ – specifically as it applies to programming in Maya (MEL and API)
Ability to pioneer practical production-oriented rig systems and workflows
Well-versed in human and animal anatomy
A keen eye for correct form throughout a wide range of movement
Proficient with polygon modeling and topology adjustments related to character deformations
Deep knowledge of animator workflows
Ability to apply linear algebra to solve rigging and animation problems
Working knowledge of shaders, specifically as they relate to animation
Enthusiasm and initiative
Excellent spoken and written communication
Able and motivated to work with other team members

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