Sr Procedural Technical Artist

Santa Monica Studio, part of Sony Interactive Entertainment, is seeking a Senior Procedural Technical Artist to join their award-winning team behind the God of War franchise. This role offers the opportunity to empower artists by creating immersive worlds through advanced procedural tools and automated pipelines.

The Senior Procedural Technical Artist will collaborate closely with artists to understand their needs and provide tools that enhance their creativity. They will also participate in art asset reviews, mentor team members, and ensure runtime efficiency without compromising artistic vision.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with artists to understand their goals and workflows
• Design and deliver procedural tools which empower artists to build great content
• Participate in art asset reviews to help identify technical concerns or risks
• Mentor and guide team members in areas of expertise; instill best practices

Requirements:

• Experienced production artist with solid understanding of art fundamentals
• Deep understanding of artist workflows
• Effective collaborator and communicator
• Technically proficient at geometry processing and procedural generation in Houdini
• Self-supporting in Python and VEX

The role offers:

• Top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products.
• Eligible for a bonus package.