• Do all the pipeline steps for 3D asset creation (model, texture, baking, implementation) • Iterate your models and textures based on feedback • Create models in time and quality • Realize the ideas of the concept artists

Title: Lighting Artist, Cinematic (Contingent) Location: United States, Santa Monica, CA Category: Naughty Dog Job Description: 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 Group Corporation. This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner, Yoh Enterprise Solutions. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position. This is a hybrid / onsite position. For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. We’ve been busy at the Kennel, most recently releasing The Last of Us Part I, a complete and faithful remake of the original game, rebuilt from the ground up and fully optimized for the PlayStation 5 and currently in development for PC. As a part of the Naughty Dog legacy, you’ll be continuing the development of extraordinary and enduring experiences for a broad, global range of audiences. Naughty Dog games have long been lauded for their evocative, character-driven stories and attention to detail. We are committed to innovation within our games and as such have curated some of the top creative and technically innovative minds in the industry. We welcome diverse candidates and believe that a broad range of cultural and life experiences contribute to the overall well-being and success of the studio and the titles we craft together. The Lighting Artist will be crafting lighting and post effects for background lighting. What you will do: - Develop the lighting scheme, color-palette, post-processing-fx, and general visual mood that turns unlit 3-D environment models into exciting and visually compelling 3D game environments - Work with modelers and texture/shader artists to optimize the visual look and run-time performance of the Environments - Work with outsource vendors and lighting artists, collaborating on visual looks, tech, training, and workflows both giving and receiving feedback - Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed What skills you will use: - 1-3 years of industry experience in Film or Games generating final picture - Has shipped at least one AAA game - Excellent competency in Autodesk Maya and knowledge of Global Illumination - Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision - Thorough understanding of direct/indirect light, luminance / exposure and color-theory - Proven work experience with generating light-maps, pre-lighting or baked lighting is desired As a part of the Naughty Dog application process, candidates will be expected to provide a portfolio or demo reel of their work and may be asked to complete an art test. #LI-SP3 Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights. At SIE, working with our partners, 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 individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate. $57.98—$72.45 USD Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks. Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights. 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Title: 3D Artist Location: USA-IL-Chicago-350NorthOrleans Full time - Hybrid Job Description: Gaming: Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe. Position Summary We're looking for a passionate 3D Artist to join our team in Chicago. Our ideal candidate has traditional art skills with a strong portfolio that focuses on character/organic modeling and texturing. We’re looking for a team player who is detail-oriented, self-motivated, with strong communication skills. Essential Job Functions: - Sculpt, model, and texture characters and organic models. - Work with the Lead Artist, Designers, Riggers and Animators to balance quality and game performance. - Create great looking art in a variety of styles, both from reference and from scratch. - Maintain the style and look for different characters on the same game. - Create both high resolution 3D sculpts and final low polygon game assets. - Maintain excellent file structure and organization. - Able to filter and evaluate criticism on a professional level. - Continually sharpen 3D artistic abilities and software expertise through company training, independent learning, and learning from other team members. Qualifications Minimum requirements: - Specialization in character/organic modeling using Maya, 3ds Max, Photoshop, Zbrush (or equivalent 3D and 2D programs). - Understanding of how rigging and animation impact character creation. - Ability to assess and build clean, efficient geometry for maximum performance in engine. - Understanding of next generation asset creation pipelines and tools. - An exceptional understanding of form, shape, structure, and silhouette in regard to modeling. - Strong eye for light, shade, color, and detail in creating texture maps. - Able to effectively collaborate and work creatively as part of a large or small group. You'll really get our attention if: - You are skilled in one or more related disciplines – illustration, animation, visual effects, or technical art. - You have experience with Substance Painter. - You love to solve problems, and you love to collaborate. - You love games, movies, animation, and you love dissecting them while thinking how to take them to the next level. Please include: - Portfolio/Demo Reel – Only digital applications will be accepted (website, blog, online portfolio, etc.). - Please provide all links. - Layered working 3D files for 3ds Max/Maya, Photoshop files for textures, and or After Effects files for compositing may be requested. - Art test may be requested. Work Conditions: - The work conditions are representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations. This is a hybrid role based in our Chicago studio. Team members are expected to be in the office 3 days a week to support collaboration and studio culture. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with computer and business equipment. Light & Wonder and its affiliates (collectively, L&W) are engaged in highly regulated gaming businesses. As a result, certain L&W employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation or contracts. 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Mid - Senior Animator - Los Angeles 6 month contract position Who we are Crafty Apes is a full-service global visual effects company operating in Canada, UK ,US and now Los Angeles with a roster of award-winning artists and technical supervisors known for their creative problem-solving. We’ve worked on everything from major studio blockbusters to independent films and prestige television. Crafty Apes Los Angeles is a key part of our global network, focusing on delivering exceptional VFX work and also offers flexible remote working arrangements. What we need We are seeking talented Mid to Senior Animators to join our team in Los Angeles. This role involves creating high-quality, expressive, and compelling animation across a variety of characters and creatures. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of animation principles, excellent technical skills, and a proven ability to deliver exceptional work within production timelines. What you do - Create polished, high-fidelity keyframe animation that meets the aesthetic and technical requirements of the project. - Collaborate closely with the Animation Director, Designers, and Technical Artists to ensure animations integrate seamlessly into the final product. - Contribute to the development of animation pipelines, tools, and best practices. - Mentor junior animators and provide constructive feedback to peers to elevate the overall quality of animation. - Participate in motion capture direction, cleanup, and implementation when required. - Iterate rapidly on animation assets based on feedback from the team and play testing /dailies. What you need Mid-Level Requirements - 3+ years of professional experience as an Animator in top tier features and episodic projects. - A strong portfolio demonstrating a solid grasp of the 12 Principles of Animation, weight, timing, and appeal. - Proficiency in industry-standard 3D software. - Experience working with production pipelines (e.g., ShotGrid ). Senior-Level Requirements (in addition to Mid-Level) - 5+ years of professional experience, with demonstrated ownership over significant animation features or sequences. - Expert-level keyframe animation skills and a deep understanding of character mechanics and performance capture data. - Proven ability to self-manage tasks, prioritise effectively, and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. - Experience with rigging, scripting (e.g., Python, MEL), or technical animation is highly desirable. - Demonstrated leadership or mentorship experience within an animation team. Nice Things - Competitive salary package commensurate with experience. - 100% remote working arrangements within Los Angeles, the choice to work where you want to! - A creative, supportive, and inclusive work environment. How to Apply To apply, please submit your resume, a cover letter outlining your relevant experience, and a link to your animation reel. As we understand that delays can occur in receiving final shots, please ensure that all work samples provided are as recent as possible. Working Rights Preference for 100% remote within Los Angeles, and no work restrictions We look forward to seeing your application! Thank you for your interest in joining the Crafty Apes team. We are always looking for new talent to grow our business. Whether you are just starting out in your career or at a senior level, we invite you to explore openings across our studios.