subject: Sony PlayStation: Sr. Artist/Character Artist , Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA)

Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) is looking for Sony PlayStation: Sr. Artist/Character Artist
duration - Full Time

Job details: Sony PlayStation: Sr. Artist/Character Artist Join the God of War team!

Responsibilities:
* Responsible for designing, as well as creating from concept, 3D character models, in addition to completion through implementation.
* Collaborate between animation, design, and programming to enhance a system, understanding technological issues and how they would relate to art and implementation.
* Ensure the consistency and quality of all characters with Design, Animation and World/Level Art disciplines. Work with the Producer and Game Director, as well as Art, Design, Animation and Technical Art disciplines in defining Character directions.
* Advanced Maya and Photoshop skills are required. Experience with ZBrush desirable.
* Demonstrate a superior understanding of both 2D and 3D art.
* Must possess excellent organizational, communication and
interpersonal skills.
* Must have extensive fine art background and a strong understanding of the basic elements, principles and practices of form, color and design in two and three dimensions.
* Able to work in a wide range of artistic styles, and can maintain the appropriate style over the course of the project.

Qualifications:
* Must possess the skills to design/create from verbal descriptions, while meeting the demands of the console as well as expert modeling/texturing ability in both low and high poly (500 to 5000) modeling. Character physique and rigging for animation. Expert level texture painting and UV application skills.
* Possess functional knowledge in Maya, and expert-level in Photoshop. Have exceptional illustration and concept drawing skills.
* Ability to perform a variety of tasks, often changing assignments on short notice. Willing to modify plans when necessary to meet a goal.
* Analysis and Attention to Detail: Finds and uses relationships
between data from different sources. Thoroughly accomplishes tasks.
* Clearly and effectively expresses verbal and written ideas.
* Works well with colleagues and other teams. Takes time to help others achieve their goals and assignments.
* A self-starter who works well without close supervision and achieves goals beyond minimal levels of performance.
* Has the ability and desire to quickly learn new job-related
information. Takes personal satisfaction in performance and
accomplishments.
* Can maintain priorities and handles multiple tasks. Stays abreast of changing situations to identify problems and opportunities.
Location: Santa Monica, California, CA, United States

Contact info:
Offering exceptional benefits including Medical, 401(k) with match of up to 4%, and Annual Bonus Program. For confidential consideration, please submit resumes via our website and reference jobcode: #SS10025.

Submit applications to the website below:

Sony Computer Entertainment America
Principals only please. An EEO.
http://www.us.playstation.com/jobs
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