Shader Artist

1 Month ago • All levels • Rendering • Undisclosed

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Job Description

Develop shaders for 3DCG games, focusing on character shaders. Contribute to general technical game graphics production, including researching and proposing new graphic expression techniques. Responsibilities include shader production using real-time physics-based rendering, creating multifunctional shaders with special effects and animations, and ensuring the quality of final deliverables. Experience building pipelines for medium to large teams and managing rendering quality/optimization is essential. The role also involves general 3D artistry tasks.
Must have:
  • Shader production using real-time physics-based rendering
  • Multifunctional shader creation with effects and animations
  • Final deliverable quality assurance
  • Pipeline building experience for medium-large teams
  • Rendering quality/optimization management
Good to have:
  • Knowledge of mathematical and physics-based graphics code and generation
  • Experience with Houdini
Perks:
  • Various insurance
  • Transportation expenses
  • Salary revision (yearly)
  • Medical checkups
  • Telework available
  • Congratulatory and condolence allowances
  • Corporate defined contribution pension plan (full-time)
  • Incentives (full-time)

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WORK DESCRIPTION

  • Developing shaders for 3DCG games, particularly shaders for characters
  • General technical work required in game graphics production
  • Researching and proposing graphic expression techniques
  • General work as a 3D artist

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLYING

  • Shader production using real-time physics based rendering
  • Production of multifunctional shaders with special effects and animations
  • Experience in finalizing and adjusting quality of final deliverables
  • Work experience in building pipelines for medium to large-sized teams and managing rendering quality/optimization

PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRES

  • Knowledge of mathematical and physics-based graphics code and generation
  • Experience in creating effects using Houdini, etc.

HOW TO APPLY

  • Click on the “Apply” button on this page and submit the required documents.
  • If the file size is too large, please use a cloud storage service or video sharing service and send us the link.
  • You are responsible for making necessary arrangements for any access restriction or limitation settings.
  • You are responsible for any charges or fees that may incur during your application process.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

  • Resume (with photo)
  • CV with the following information:
    • List the programs you have used in the past and are familiar with, and list how many years’ experience you have with each program.
    • List any and all games that you have been involved with, as well as your specific role/responsibilities in detail.
    • Pick a game or video work you think best expresses and captures your area of expertise, and briefly state your reasonings.
    • Pick 1 recent technological trend within your area of expertise that you are interested in, and briefly state your reasonings.
    • Pick a game you have recently played that you found most interesting, and briefly state your reasonings.

WORK SAMPLES

  • Choose any work that you would like to showcase and send it to us. You may choose a method of your choice; however, the data must be compatible with Windows.

[EMPLOYMENT STATUS] Full-time employee, Contract worker

[LOCATION] Minato-ku Tokyo Japan (Nearest train station: Shinagawa station)

[WORK HOURS]  Discretionary Labor System
Standard work hour starts at 10:00 am. Exact work hours are left to individual discretion.

[SALARY] Annual salary, performance incentive system in place
We will take into consideration your past experiences and abilities and match them to our company regulations.

[BENEFITS] Various insurance, transportation expenses, salary revision (once a year), medical checkups, telework available, congratulatory and condolence allowances, corporate defined contribution pension plan (for full-time employees only), incentives (for full-time employees only)

[TIME-OFF] Five-day work week (2 days off, Saturday and Sunday), official holidays, summer vacation, end-of-year/New Year, paid vacation, congratulatory/bereavement leave

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About The Company

KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS is an independent studio led by game creator, Hideo Kojima.


Our mission is to bring joy and surprise to our audience with AAA experiences that are innovative, unique, and of the highest quality than any other.

We are a studio that strives for world-class quality in an open and global environment with cutting-edge technology. At KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, each and every person is an explorer of entertainment.


Since its release in 2019, the studio’s first title, DEATH STRANDING, has received numerous awards, released on multiple platforms, and continues to be widely acclaimed worldwide with a film adaptation announced in 2022.

The studio has also announced that it is currently working on a sequel, DEATH STRANDING 2 (Working Title), as well as a new game title that is “completely new and no one has ever experienced or seen before.”

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