VFX Artist at PlayStation Global

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

VFX, Particle Effects, DCC Software, Maya, Houdini, FX Textures, Shader Networks, Geometry, UV Mapping, Computer Graphics, Collaboration, Animation, Traditional Arts, Observation Skills, Communication, Feedback

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

Why PlayStation? 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 PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, 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. Insomniac Games is looking for a VFX Artist. In this role, the VFX Artist is responsible for creating VFX to work and assist in gameplay, environment, and cinematics of games. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Creates, designs, and implements real-time particle effects using both static and animating 2D/3D elements. Placing of visual FX across all areas of the game, including environmental and gameplay FX, and cinematics. Create FX textures (color, normal, specular, ambient occlusion, height, and incandescent maps.) Possesses at least an intermediate ability to navigate and use DCC software such as Maya, Houdini, or equivalent. Creates FX shaders with node-based shader networks. Creates simple geometry and UV sets. Possesses an intermediate foundation in computer graphics fundamentals and artistic analysis Optimizes FX for framerate and memory. Collaborates with other development departments to ensure that FX are implemented appropriately in the game engine. Understands and adds to the overall art style of game. Orchestrates FX events involving layering and timing of different FX to create a believable scene. Demonstrated professionalism in attendance, communication, reading comprehension, receiving feedback and working in a production setting. Other duties may be assigned Experience and Education Five plus years of professional experience or training, or an equivalent amount of education and experience. Computer Skills: Proficient in Maya, competent working with joints and locators, keyframing, rigid body simulations, hard surface modeling, and UV mapping. Proficient in Photoshop for painting and editing textures. Proficient with node- based shader networks. Knowledge of other visual effects software is a plus. Other Skills: Good team skills, collaborative attitude, and good observation skills and ability to use reference materials. Ability to work independently. Proficient Animation and timing skills. Solid traditional arts background a plus. Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks. Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights. 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.

Responsibilities

The VFX Artist is responsible for creating and implementing real-time particle effects for gameplay, environments, and cinematics. This includes designing FX textures and collaborating with other departments to ensure proper implementation in the game engine.