Lead Tech Artist

Job Description

PlayStation is seeking a Lead Tech Artist to join their team and work on an unannounced project. In this role, the individual will collaborate closely with the art team to bring iconic characters to life for a new world at PlayStation. The Lead Tech Artist will craft exceptional character rigs and efficient art workflows.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Tech Art discipline & define the team’s goals
• Build and manage the Technical Art team
• Work closely with the Art Director
• Deliver art vision into the game
• Ensure visual aspects of the game are performant across all platforms
• Collaborate with project leadership
• Create custom tools to enhance visual fidelity and performance
• Develop and refine workflows and pipelines
• Introduce new features to the art team
• Engage in proactive communication with stakeholders

Requirements:

• Experience in Rigging/ Workflow & pipeline creation/ supervision
• Production experience with standard content creation tools
• Professional experience using Python
• Ability to translate art team goals into creative solutions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in producing clear, concise, and accurate technical documentation
• Experience in managing and resolving stability, performance, and memory issues
• Experience with Unreal Engine
• Experience managing external resources effectively
• Experience shipping across multiple platforms (PC, console)

Role offers:

• Opportunity to work on a new unannounced world at PlayStation
• To work with a fun, diverse, and passionate cross-discipline team