Senior Character Artist

Job Description

PlayStation is seeking a Senior Character Artist to join Naughty Dog, a studio known for its narrative-driven games. The Senior Character Artist will be responsible for creating characters, creatures, and developing pipelines to streamline the character creation process. This role involves collaborating with artists, technical artists, and engineers to design and implement new workflows, create high-poly models, UVs, in-game topology, and textures. The ideal candidate will have a strong artistic background and technical skills to push the boundaries of AAA development.

What this role involves:

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining new workflows for tools, shaders, and processes.
• Creating detailed character and creature models from concept art and references.
• Ensuring high-quality in-game characters within technical constraints.
• Monitoring the needs of rigging, animation, and design.
• Maintaining a clear and consistent workflow.
• Collaborating with FX and Lighting artists.
• Providing direction to character artists.
• Working with the Tool and Engine Team to improve character model quality.
• Documenting new and existing pipelines.
• Evaluating and demoing new software and tools.

Requirements:

• Highly skilled in PBR materials, topology, and in-game character pipelines.
• Experience developing shaders with technical artists and programmers.
• Intermediate knowledge of Python scripting (a plus).
• Proficient in sculpting, modeling, texturing, and shading characters and assets.
• High-level knowledge of hair curve and card creation.
• Keen eye for form, lighting, colors, and composition.
• Strong portfolio showcasing high-quality characters.
• At least 5 years of experience as a character artist on a AAA title.

What PlayStation offers:

• Top-tier benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), and paid time off.
• Wellness program and employee discounts for Sony products.
• Eligibility for a bonus package.