Sony
3DCG Technical Artist
Sony - Culver City, California, United States, 90232
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Sony Corporation of America , located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing, and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today, Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth. To learn more:
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POSITION SUMMARY
Sony Corporation of America currently has an opening for a 3DCG Technical Artist in the R&D US Laboratory located in Culver City, CA.
This position is responsible for supporting visual arts (e.g., Texture Art, Character Modeling, Blendshape Art) for the 3DCG character pipeline engineering while closely collaborating with Sony’s global R&D researchers for Sony’s future entertainment business and services.
This is a 12-month temporary assignment.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborate with researchers, software developers, artists, and designers to create high-quality 3D assets and animation.
Stay updated on industry trends, tools, and techniques to enhance workflows and improve final output.
Participate in brainstorming sessions and provide creative input for visual concepts and designs.
Troubleshoot technical issues related to 3D asset creation, animation, and rendering.
Create documentation and tutorials to share knowledge and best practices with team members.
Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure project goals and deadlines are met.
Maintain honesty, trustworthiness, and ethical conduct as essential requirements for the responsibilities outlined above.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION
Your qualifications and experience should include:
B.S. degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related fields.
3+ years of hands-on experience in 3D computer graphics (modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering).
Experience with photo-real CG content creation workflow in games, film, or other entertainment industries.
Familiarity with 3D CG tools such as Zbrush, Maya, Blender, Houdini, Photoshop, Wrap, Mudbox.
Excellent communication skills.
Authorization to work in the USA.
Preferred qualifications:
Familiarity with retopology tools such as Wrap4D.
Benefits:
SCA offers fixed-term temporary employees (scheduled to work 30 or more hours a week) the following benefits:
Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents.
Employee assistance plan.
Access to a Wellness Program.
Paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs).
Employee resource groups (EBRGs).
Discounts on Sony products.
The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $110,000 to $125,000, depending on qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.
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SCA will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.
Disability Accommodation for Applicants
Sony provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. For requests, contact
careers@sonyusa.com
or mail to Sony Corporation of America, Human Resources Department, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Please specify the position applied for.
Right to Work (English/Spanish)
E-Verify Participation (English/Spanish)
While Sony does not require COVID-19 vaccination, some offices may require it for entry. Requests for accommodations are considered in accordance with law. Do not include vaccination proof or accommodation requests in your application; the company will follow up if necessary.
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www.sony.com/en
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POSITION SUMMARY
Sony Corporation of America currently has an opening for a 3DCG Technical Artist in the R&D US Laboratory located in Culver City, CA.
This position is responsible for supporting visual arts (e.g., Texture Art, Character Modeling, Blendshape Art) for the 3DCG character pipeline engineering while closely collaborating with Sony’s global R&D researchers for Sony’s future entertainment business and services.
This is a 12-month temporary assignment.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborate with researchers, software developers, artists, and designers to create high-quality 3D assets and animation.
Stay updated on industry trends, tools, and techniques to enhance workflows and improve final output.
Participate in brainstorming sessions and provide creative input for visual concepts and designs.
Troubleshoot technical issues related to 3D asset creation, animation, and rendering.
Create documentation and tutorials to share knowledge and best practices with team members.
Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure project goals and deadlines are met.
Maintain honesty, trustworthiness, and ethical conduct as essential requirements for the responsibilities outlined above.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION
Your qualifications and experience should include:
B.S. degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related fields.
3+ years of hands-on experience in 3D computer graphics (modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering).
Experience with photo-real CG content creation workflow in games, film, or other entertainment industries.
Familiarity with 3D CG tools such as Zbrush, Maya, Blender, Houdini, Photoshop, Wrap, Mudbox.
Excellent communication skills.
Authorization to work in the USA.
Preferred qualifications:
Familiarity with retopology tools such as Wrap4D.
Benefits:
SCA offers fixed-term temporary employees (scheduled to work 30 or more hours a week) the following benefits:
Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents.
Employee assistance plan.
Access to a Wellness Program.
Paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs).
Employee resource groups (EBRGs).
Discounts on Sony products.
The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $110,000 to $125,000, depending on qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.
#LI-AS1
SCA will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.
Disability Accommodation for Applicants
Sony provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. For requests, contact
careers@sonyusa.com
or mail to Sony Corporation of America, Human Resources Department, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Please specify the position applied for.
Right to Work (English/Spanish)
E-Verify Participation (English/Spanish)
While Sony does not require COVID-19 vaccination, some offices may require it for entry. Requests for accommodations are considered in accordance with law. Do not include vaccination proof or accommodation requests in your application; the company will follow up if necessary.
#J-18808-Ljbffr