Environment Artist

Description

Sony Online Entertainment
Position Title: Environment Artist Level 1, DC Universe Online
Location: Austin

Calling all Environment Artists! Sony Online Entertainment is looking for qualified candidates to join our powerful cast of heroes in SOE’s Austin studio. Come experience the excitement of working on DC Universe Online – an upcoming title where heroes and villains will collide online.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES include but are not limited to the following:
• Modeling of environments, structures, props, vehicles, and various objects using Maya.
• Implementing terrain and objects using SOE proprietary tools. Create LOD models when relevant to game performance
• Generate proficient collision models for static and dynamic environmental objects for use in game engine.
• Creation and application of textures using Photoshop and Maya.
• Creation and implementation of shaders using the Unreal Engine
• Working closely with Lead Environment Artist and technical staff to finalize technical aspects of the environment.
• Keeping track of industry trends and techniques, evaluating competition, and learning new software packages and traditional art methods.