PlayStation Logo

PlayStation

Character Artist (6 month contract)

Posted 2 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
In-Office
Montréal, QC
Mid level
In-Office
Montréal, QC
Mid level
The Character Artist will create and validate character models while collaborating with multiple teams to ensure high quality and adhere to artistic direction.
The summary above was generated by AI

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.

Contrat de six mois

__________________________________________________________________________

En mai 2021, nous nous sommes lancés dans la création de Haven Studios avec une petite équipe et de grandes ambitions. Notre objectif était de construire un studio où nous pourrions créer le genre de jeux que nous avons toujours voulu créer - et auxquels nous avons toujours rêvé de jouer ! Nous faisons désormais partie de la famille PlayStations Studios et nous sommes fiers-ères d'avoir l'opportunité de créer une nouvelle propriété intellectuelle exclusive pour Playstation et de former la première équipe de développement Sony au Canada.

Nous avons fait des progrès étonnants en peu de temps grâce à notre équipe talentueuse et passionnée et à ses contributions exceptionnelles. Nous avons instauré chez Haven une culture fondée sur la bienveillance, l'adaptabilité et le courage qui libère la créativité. Notre première nouvelle propriété intellectuelle pour PlayStation est sur la bonne voie pour offrir une expérience multijoueur de niveau AAA, avec la vision de construire un monde systémique et évolutif axé sur la liberté, le frisson et le jeu, qui gardera les joueur-euse-s diverti-e-s et engagé-ées pendant des années.

Le Poste : Artiste de personnages - Contrat de six mois

Nous recherchons un-e artiste en personnages passionné-e pour rejoindre l'équipe de projet de Haven Entertainment Studios. Le-la modélisateur-trice de personnages sera responsable de tout ce qui concerne les personnages pendant le développement du jeu. Le-la candidat-e travaillera en collaboration avec de nombreuses équipes, telles que Concept art, Animation, Rigging, Game Design, etc. afin d'assurer une haute qualité et de consolider la direction visuelle avec les intentions de conception.

Structure hiérarchique

L'artiste de personnages  sera placé-e sous la responsabilité du-de la producteur-trice (personnages).

Responsabilités et tâches

  • Travailler en collaboration avec le-la directeur-trice artistique et les artistes conceptuels pour connaître les intentions artistiques et les délais à respecter.

  • Réaliser des personnages de premier plan dans leur intégralité (vêtements, visages, corps).

  • Créer des accessoires et des éléments de surface dure en relation avec les personnages.

  • Valider les modèles créés par nos fournisseurs externes, dans Blender/Z-Brush, et les intégrer dans Unreal

  • Penser de manière créative, et rechercher des références pertinentes à partir de diverses sources, pour résoudre les défis artistiques quotidiens ;

  • Développer des matériaux et textures en accord avec le langage visuel et la direction artistique,

  • Démontrer un jugement professionnel pour trouver l’équilibre entre la fidélité au concept artistique et les requis techniques.

Expérience et compétences requises

  • Bon sens de l'anatomie et des proportions ;

  • Compréhension de la forme, du langage des formes et de la couleur ;

  • Compréhension des contraintes techniques dans le développement de jeux et capacité à les appliquer lors de la création de personnages ;

  • Forte éthique de travail, autodirection et vision artistique ;

  • Solide connaissance de la sculpture numérique - avec ZBrush ou un logiciel équivalent ;

  • Connaissance des outils de conception graphique (tels que Photoshop, Illustrator, Blender, Marvelous Designer et After Effects) ;

  • Solides compétences en communication et collaboration avec les membres de l'équipe dans plusieurs disciplines.

Qualifications préférées

  • Forte expertise en Unreal Engine 5

  • Intérêt pour un projet GAAS qui nécessitera une capacité d'adaptation à la personnalisation et à la production d'actifs de personnages dans un environnement de jeu en ligne.

  • Expérience avec les outils et méthodes standards de gestion d’assets & de version (exemples : Perforce/P4V, Git LFS).

  • Familiar avec les méthodes de développement Agile et ses outils de gestions de tâches (exemples : Jira, Hansoft ou Trello)

  • Un esprit très créatif et innovateur

n May 2021, we embarked on a journey to start Haven Studios with a small team and big ambitions. Our goal was to build a studio where we could make the kind of games we’ve always wanted to create – and games we’ve longed to play.

We’ve made amazing progress in a short time thanks to our talented, passionate team and their exceptional contributions. We established a culture at Haven grounded in kindness, adaptability and courage that unlocks creativity. Our first new IP for PlayStation is on track to deliver a AAA multiplayer experience with a vision to build a systemic and evolving world focused on freedom, thrill, and playfulness that will keep players entertained and engaged for years.

Haven joined the PlayStation Studios family in 2022, and we are on track to build an exclusive new IP for Playstation and grow the first Sony game development team in Canada. 

Position - Character Artist - 6 Month Contract

We are looking for a passionate Character Artist to join the Haven Studios project team. The character modeler will be responsible for everything character related during the development of the game. The candidate will work in collaboration with many teams, such as Concept art, Animation, Rigging, Game Design, Outsourcers, etc. to ensure high quality and consolidate the visual direction with the design intentions.

Reporting

The Character Artist will report to the Producer (Characters).
 

 Responsibilities and Duties

  • Work in collaboration with the Artistic Director & the Concept Artists to know the artistic intentions and the deadlines to respect with the producer.

  • Realize industry-leading characters in their entirety (clothes, faces, hairstyles)

  • Create Props and hard-surface elements in relation to the characters

  • Validate Outsourced models based on workflow requirements in Blender/Z-Brush and Integrate them into Unreal

  • Think creatively, and search for relevant references from various sources, to solve daily artistic challenges;

  • Develop material instances and textures while ensuring strict adherence to established visual language and art direction.

  • Demonstrate the professional judgment to balance concept fidelity with the need for aesthetic refinements and technical optimizations.

Experience and skills required

  • A good sense of anatomy, and proportions;

  • Understanding of form, shape language and color;

  • Understanding of the technical constraints in game development and ability to apply them when creating characters;

  • Strong work ethic & self-direction 

  • Solid knowledge of digital sculpting - in ZBrush or equivalent software;

  • Knowledge of graphic design tools (such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Blender, Marvelous Designer and After Effects) 

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with team members across multiple disciplines

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in Unreal Engine 5

  • Interest in a GAAS project which will require adaptability to customization and production of character assets in an online gaming environment

  • Experience with industry-standard asset management and version control (such as Perforce/P4V, Git LFS).

  • Familiarity with Agile development workflows and task-tracking software (such as Jira, Hansoft, or Trello)

  • A highly creative and innovative spirit

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. 

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.


Top Skills

After Effects
Blender
Git Lfs
Hansoft
Illustrator
JIRA
Marvelous Designer
Perforce
Photoshop
Trello
Unreal Engine 5
Zbrush

Similar Jobs

6 Hours Ago
Remote or Hybrid
Montréal, QC, CAN
Senior level
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • HR Tech • Information Technology • Productivity • Software • Automation
The Senior Customer Success Manager advocates for customers, ensuring they achieve business outcomes and maximize ServiceNow product usage through guidance and support.
Top Skills: AIServicenow
16 Hours Ago
Easy Apply
Remote or Hybrid
6 Locations
Easy Apply
Mid level
Mid level
Big Data • Cloud • Software • Database
Join the Networking & Observability team at MongoDB to improve distributed database communication and observability features using C++. Collaborate on projects from design to delivery, focusing on system performance and efficiency.
Top Skills: C++
17 Hours Ago
Hybrid
10 Locations
Senior level
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech • Machine Learning • Natural Language Processing • Biotech • Pharmaceutical
The Global Development Lead oversees clinical development for Internal Medicine assets, ensuring effective collaboration across teams, and regulatory compliance while managing trial design, execution, and strategic stakeholder engagement.
Top Skills: Clinical DevelopmentClinical PharmacologyData InterpretationPatient AccessRegulatory SubmissionsSafetyStatistics

What you need to know about the Montreal Tech Scene

With roots dating back to 1642, Montreal is often recognized for its French-inspired architecture and cobblestone streets lined with traditional shops and cafés. But what truly sets the city apart is how it blends its rich tradition with a modern edge, reflected in its evolving skyline and fast-growing tech industry. According to economic promotion agency Montréal International, the city ranks among the top in North America to invest in artificial intelligence, making it le spot idéal for job seekers who want the best of both worlds.

Key Facts About Montreal Tech

  • Number of Tech Workers: 255,000+ (2024, Tourisme Montréal)
  • Major Tech Employers: SAP, Google, Microsoft, Cisco
  • Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, cloud computing, web development
  • Funding Landscape: $1.47 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (BetaKit)
  • Notable Investors: CIBC Innovation Banking, BDC Capital, Investissement Québec, Fonds de solidarité FTQ
  • Research Centers and Universities: McGill University, Université de Montréal, Concordia University, Mila Quebec, ÉTS Montréal

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account