Shader Artist

8 Months ago • All levels • Art

Job Summary

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)

Job Details

When you click on the "APPLY NOW" button, your default email client will pop up.
※If your email app does not activate, please send an email to with your desired position in the subject line and submit any required documents.

 

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

Similar Jobs

Sperasoft - 3D Props Artist

Sperasoft

Vojvodina, Serbia (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
Dream Sports - Engineering Manager

Dream Sports

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Scopely - Technical Team Lead (Client)

Scopely

Shanghai, Shanghai, China (On-Site)
9 Months ago
Zynga - Senior Motion Designer

Zynga

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Critical mass - Product Engineer - 3D

Critical mass

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (On-Site)
3 Weeks ago
Cause and FX - Lead Compositing Artist

Cause and FX

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
Digital sun games - Art Lead / Art Director

Digital sun games

Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain (Hybrid)
2 Months ago
Epic Games - Modeling Outsource Artist

Epic Games

Porto Alegre, State Of Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Reality Games - Art Director/Brand Manager

Reality Games

Kraków, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland (On-Site)
8 Months ago
gyb games - Senior Illustrator

gyb games

İstanbul, Türkiye (On-Site)
3 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

Gunzilla - Senior Core/Engine Programmer

Gunzilla

Frankfurt Am Main, Hessen, Germany (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Xentrix studios - Compositing – Senior Artist

Xentrix studios

India (On-Site)
8 Months ago
Next Level Business Services - Solution Architect

Next Level Business Services

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (On-Site)
9 Months ago
Alp Consulting  - 3D Artist

Alp Consulting

Madha, Maharashtra, India (On-Site)
11 Months ago
magic media games - Gaming Marketing Designer

magic media games

(Remote)
3 Weeks ago
Scanline VFX - Generalist Supervisor

Scanline VFX

Hyderabad, Telangana, India (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
Ansys - Finance

Ansys

Pune, Maharashtra, India (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Image Engine - Lighting Supervisor

Image Engine

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)
3 Weeks ago
Apple - Graphics Rendering Manager

Apple

Cupertino, California, United States (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Riot Games - Senior Principal Technical Artist

Riot Games

Los Angeles, California, United States (On-Site)
9 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in Tokyo, Japan

Adyen - Implementation Engineer

Adyen

Tokyo, Japan (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Cygames - Infrastructure Engineer

Cygames

Tokyo, Japan (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Light Speed Studios - Frontend Engineer

Light Speed Studios

Osaka, Osaka, Japan (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Salesforce - Development Architect

Salesforce

Tokyo, Japan (Remote)
4 Months ago
Adyen - Regulatory Counsel

Adyen

Tokyo, Japan (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Zscaler - Account Executive

Zscaler

Tokyo, Japan (On-Site)
3 Weeks ago
Brave Group (Language barrier) - Sales Marketing Representative

Brave Group (Language barrier)

Minato City, Tokyo, Japan (On-Site)
8 Months ago
Tencent - Senior Strategic Sales Executive - Japan

Tencent

Tokyo, Japan (On-Site)
7 Months ago
deel. - Payroll Implementation Manager | Japan

deel.

Japan (Remote)
1 Week ago
Publicis Groupe - COS Shop Staff (Sales _ Part-time) - Yokohama Store

Publicis Groupe

Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan (On-Site)
1 Week ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Art Jobs

Bungie - Marathon Commerce & Events Art Lead

Bungie

(Hybrid)
3 Months ago
George Lucas Educational Foundation - Art Director (Video Games)

George Lucas Educational Foundation

(Remote)
3 Months ago
Xentrix studios - Modeling – Senior Artist

Xentrix studios

India (On-Site)
8 Months ago
Epic Games - Tech Art Producer

Epic Games

Cary, North Carolina, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Lighthouse Games - Principal Material Artist

Lighthouse Games

Royal Leamington Spa, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
2 Months ago
GameJobs - Art Business Development Manager

GameJobs

Japan (Remote)
1 Year ago
hogarth - Art Director

hogarth

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory Of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Hybrid)
2 Months ago
Mythical Games - Technical Art Generalist

Mythical Games

United States (Remote)
3 Weeks ago
Scopely - Technical Art Intern

Scopely

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
Next Level Games - Material Artist

Next Level Games

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)
2 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

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.”

Tokyo, Japan (On-Site)

Tokyo, Japan (On-Site)

Tokyo, Japan (On-Site)

Tokyo, Japan (On-Site)

Tokyo, Japan (On-Site)

Tokyo, Japan (On-Site)

Tokyo, Japan (On-Site)

Tokyo, Japan (On-Site)

Tokyo, Japan (On-Site)

Tokyo, Japan (On-Site)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!

Transform Your Passion into Profession with Our Comprehensive Courses for Aspiring Game Developers.

Job Common Plug