Surfacing Supervisor
United States, Remote
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***This position has the flexibility to be fully remote***
Surfacing Supervisor
Sony Bend Studio, renowned creator of Days Gone, Uncharted: Golden Abyss, and Syphon Filter, is seeking outstanding talent to join our passionate and creative family in crafting our next high-profile AAA title.
As the Surfacing Supervisor, you will play a vital role in shaping the artistic direction and advancement of surface visuals for Bend Studio. Your primary responsibility will involve inspiring and leading the development of realistic Materials, and Shaders, while working closely with the Art Director to achieve our visual objectives. Effective communication and coordination with various art and technology disciplines are crucial as you ensure the artistic vision remains cohesive and aligned with the project's overarching goals and aspirations.
Responsibilities:
- Overseeing and managing the Surfacing team.
- Leading and driving Surfacing initiatives within the studio, collaborating with other departments to develop and implement high-quality and performant visual content related to Textures, Materials, and Shaders.
- Working with team leads, Art Directors, and Art Manager to assess, recruit, and develop the Surfacing team to support studio goals, projects, and initiatives.
- Collaborating with the project Art Director to ensure consistent style and quality across all types of game assets and visuals.
- Working with the Production department to deliver time estimates for texture and material creation. ⢠Troubleshooting surface-related issues in a timely manner to maintain consistent implementation throughout production, working closely with the team.
- Creating documentation, communicating requirements, and providing feedback to internal artists, external partners, and outsource vendors.
- Tracking trends, the latest technology, competition, and newest tools to constantly refine techniques while maintaining a foundation in established artistic practices.
- Lead and drive Surfacing initiatives within âŚ
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Benefits/PerksBonus package Dental Diversity Diversity focus Employee Discounts Employee discounts for Sony products Fully remote Hybrid work Inclusive environment Medical Paid Time Off Vision Wellness program
Tasks- Collaborate with departments
- Create documentation
Agile Communication Documentation Employment Innovation Leadership Mentoring Organizational Photogrammetry Privacy Prototyping Shaders Substance Time Management Waterfall
Experience10 years
EducationBachelor's Bachelor's degree Equivalent industry experience
TimezonesAmerica/Anchorage America/Chicago America/Denver America/Los_Angeles America/New_York Pacific/Honolulu UTC-10 UTC-5 UTC-6 UTC-7 UTC-8 UTC-9