Technical Artist
Shaders/Materials
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Locations
Remote • United States
Experience Level
Entry
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Requirements
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Strong knowledge of rendering basics and shader programming in HLSL
- Strong Python programming abilities
- Knowledge of the game engine landscape and modern engine feature sets, especially as it pertains to materials and shaders
- Knowledge of Substance Designer, Substance Painter, and other material content tools
- Experience with technical art, programming, or a related field
Responsibilities
- Design and develop improved material pipelines, processes, and workflows
- Develop specific shader and material effects for unique per-game situations
- Provide documentation and mentor the game teams to fully take advantage of our tools and technology
- Create sample content to prove out new workflows and demonstrate visual improvements
- Provide support to content creators for tools and pipelines owned by the department
- Respond to bug reports, feature requests, and questions related to our tools
- Maintain current knowledge of technological developments in the game industry
- Other duties may be assigned
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with C++ is a
Online multiplayer gaming and digital media delivery service
Company Overview
Playstation's mission is to deliver new joy, excitement and awe to everyone. The company builds software and hardware for gaming consoles and content.
Benefits
- Health and wellness: Medical (PPO, HDHP, and HMO), dental, vision, disability, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, student loan repayment assistance, education reimbursement program, wellness reimbursement, identity theft protection, basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance, business travel accident insurance, 4.5% 401(k) match, commuter program, additional voluntary programs (group legal, pet insurance, auto and home insruance), onsite flu shots and biometric screenings
- Family and time off: 12 paid holidays, generous PTO, paid parental leave, adoption assistance program, 529 college savings plan match, back-up child care, parental and elder care coaching
- Perks: Sony product discounts, passport perks program, monthly $10 Playstation Network voucher, employee referral bonus, game launch events
Company Core Values
- Dreams & Curiosity: Pioneer the future with dreams and curiosity
- Diversity: Pursue the creation of the very best by harnessing diversity and varying viewpoints
- Integrity & Sincerity: Earn the trust for the Sony brand through ethical and responsible conduct
- Sustainability: Fulfill our stakeholder responsibilities through disciplined business practices