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The Environment Prop Lead at Infinity Ward oversees the creation and quality standards of environment models.  Responsibilities include mentoring artists, prioritizing tasks, improving workflows, collaborating with other studios, and ensuring assets meet technical and artistic requirements for consoles and mobile.  The role requires experience in creating realistic props for FPS games, proficiency in various 3D software (Substance Designer, Painter, Photoshop, ZBrush, Maya/Max, Blender), and a strong understanding of PBR.  The ideal candidate will lead by example, guide artists, utilize photogrammetry, and maintain quality across all environment props.

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<div class="jd-info au-target" data-ph-at-id="jobdescription-text" data-ph-id="ph-page-element-page5-B4i438" au-target-id="134"><h2>Job Title:</h2>Environment Prop Lead - Infinity Ward<h2>Requisition ID:</h2>R024524<h2>Job Description:</h2>Environment Prop Lead Your MissionAs part of the leadership team at Infinity Ward, the Environment Prop Lead oversees the creation and standards of the project’s environment models. You’ll join a team of leaders focusing on empowering our global team of artists and help make our maps and environments come alive through realism and storytelling.We’re seeking an experienced artist who knows the ins and outs of creating believable and interesting models, within the technical and artistic constraints of consoles and mobile. You should be able to educate artists and describe why or how an asset can look better or be more performant. As a mentor you’re proactively finding solutions to improve pipelines and workflows and deliver clear and constructive feedback to both internal and external artists with confidence. Collaborating comes natural to you, guiding others to be successful in their task.Being an ambassador for environmental prop art, you’ll represent the Infinity Ward Studio within the franchise working with level artists, photogrammetry experts, leads and Directors within our and other Call of Duty studios. Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:<ul><li>Responsible for maintaining quality across all environment props made for the project.</li><li>Maintain and mentor artists on established franchise workflows and best practices.</li><li>Prioritize and assign tasks and initiatives to the team to&nbsp;ensure&nbsp;the best&nbsp;possible&nbsp;results, while aligning with Directors, Production and OS managers.</li><li>Research and incorporate latest techniques and industry standards.</li><li>Work closely with Tools, Engine, and&nbsp;Tech&nbsp;art&nbsp;counterparts&nbsp;to develop new workflows or improve upon existing tools and technologies&nbsp;to&nbsp;streamline&nbsp;team&nbsp;efficiency.&nbsp;</li><li>Create documentation of processes for others to follow as needed.&nbsp;</li><li>Provide feedback to both internal and external artists regarding quality and technical execution.&nbsp;</li></ul>Player ProfileExperience<ul><li>4+ years of industry experience creating realistic props for 1st person (FPS) games as a Sr. Artist or in an Art Leadership position.</li><li>Ability to lead by example, creating or guiding artists to create benchmark quality assets.</li><li>Experience working with photogrammetry to add realistic details to props.</li><li>Advanced skill in software:&nbsp;Substance Designer, Substance Painter, Adobe Photoshop and ZBrush, Blender or similar software.</li><li>Strong knowledge of a 3D modeling software (Maya, Max, etc.)</li><li>Unmatched understanding of Physically Based Rendering&nbsp;(PBR) practices.</li></ul>Key Attributes<ul><li>Takes direction well and can confidently give clear concise direction.</li><li>Willingness to improve and learn new skills.</li><li>Able to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.</li></ul>Your PlatformFounded in 2002, Infinity Ward is the original studio behind the&nbsp;Call of Duty®&nbsp;franchise. The titles developed by Infinity Ward have won more than 200 "Game of the Year" awards and 100 "Editor's Choice" awards, among many other industry accolades. Some of our previous titles include:&nbsp;Call of Duty®: Ghosts,&nbsp;Call of Duty®: Infinite Warfare&nbsp;and most recently,&nbsp;Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare II.A critically acclaimed studio, Infinity Ward is proud to have one of the most hardworking and versatile development teams in the industry.&nbsp; We love to have as much fun as the games we create, and it shows in our relaxed, yet diligent, workplace environment. &nbsp;We believe that making the best games relies on having the best people, so we like to look after ours. We enjoy having fun with top-notch events that everyone gets involved with.Infinity Ward is wholly owned by Activision. To learn more about our studio, please visit us at&nbsp;, on Facebook at&nbsp;, and&nbsp;&nbsp;on X.Our WorldAt Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.&nbsp;We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.&nbsp; &nbsp;Ready to Activate Your Future?&nbsp;</div>

Bluepoint Games seeks a Lead Technical Artist with at least 7 years of experience to lead and mentor a team of Technical Artists.  Responsibilities include developing efficient workflows, researching new technologies, improving asset quality, optimizing performance, writing documentation, and collaborating with Engineering and Art departments.  The ideal candidate possesses expertise in Maya, Python scripting, and ideally Houdini, with a strong understanding of game pipelines, shaders, and various art disciplines.  This is a senior-level, remote position requiring strong problem-solving and leadership skills.

<div class="prose prose-sm prose-alpha">Why PlayStation?PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.Bluepoint Games is seeking a best-in-class LEAD TECHNICAL ARTIST to join our team. Tackle the most complex asset challenges, developing a world-class workflow to unleash the potential of our art team on AAA titles.Please note: This is not an entry-level or mid-level position. Sufficient professional experience is required.Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead and grow a team of Technical Artists</li><li>Inspire, mentor, and support the Tech Art team</li><li>Meet with Technical Artists regularly to share information and updates, enforce standards, set benchmarks, and give feedback</li><li>Manage and develop robust and efficient workflows for the Art and Design teams</li><li>Research and help develop new technologies </li><li>Create new techniques and procedures to improve game asset quality</li><li>Help improve and refine shader, texture, and lighting quality</li><li>Identify and fix pipeline issues</li><li>Analyze and improve art asset inefficiencies to optimize console performance </li><li>Write documentation about art tools and workflows</li><li>Act as a liaison between the Engineering and the Art departments</li><li>Assist with solving daily production challenges</li><li>Work with the Production department to define a schedule and assign tasks</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications<ul><li>At least 7 years of professional experience in the games industry with at least one shipped title as a Lead Technical Artist</li><li>Must have prior experience leading a team of Technical Artists</li><li>Complete understanding of current-generation game workflows and pipelines</li><li>An overall understanding of all Art related disciplines including environment, character, VFX, UX, lighting, shading, and rendering</li><li>Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills</li><li>Experience working with multiple game engines</li><li>Interest in learning a custom proprietary game engine</li><li>Have the ability to learn and then teach newly acquired knowledge</li><li>Expert knowledge of Maya</li><li>Maya scripting experience in Python</li><li>Working knowledge of Houdini</li></ul>The ideal candidate may also have:<ul><li>Expert knowledge of Houdini</li><li>Experience with Substance Painter and Designer</li><li>Shader authoring skills (HLSL, GLSL, CGFX) knowledge</li><li>Knowledge of C++, C#, Javascript, or other programming languages</li></ul>Please refer to our <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.playstation.com/en-us/legal/careers-privacy-notice/">Candidate Privacy Notice</a> for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.playstation.com/en-us/corporate/playstation-careers/#:~:text=connections%20and%20culture.-,Career%20benefits,-Working%20at%20PlayStation">here</a> to learn more. The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.$138,200—$207,200 USDEqual Opportunity Statement:Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.</div>