Hiring: Senior 3D Visualization and Animation Technical Artist Company: Sony Location: Culver City, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 10:21:30 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Python, R, SCA About the job Experience: •5+ years of hands-on experience in 3D computer graphics (3D animation). Required Skills: •Sony Corporation of America is looking for a skilled and experienced Senior 3D Visualization Animation Technical Artist to join our team in Culver City, CA. The will lead 3D photography and 4D video capturing of talents by ensuring efficient communication with talents as well as technical crew members in all aspects of 3D content production. •Self-motivated to efficiently and effectively collaborate with R&D and artist teams, to identify detailed requirements of challenging 3D animation projects, and to achieve the best visualization prototypes of state-of-the-art 3D/4D content creation. •Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, meticulously recording each step of the R&D process. •Share best practices and technical insights with both art and research teams, promoting efficiency and innovation. •Facilitate and lead creative discussions, addressing production challenges and identifying opportunities for quality improvement. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in art, Film, Communications, or a related field. •Solid experience with photo-real CG content creation workflow in games, film or other entertainment industries. •Operational familiarity with character animation workflow such as blendshapes, rigging and simulation (hair, garment). •Operational familiarity with 3DCG platforms like Maya, Unreal Engine, and/or Blender. •Operational familiarity with shader development, material creation and rendering. •Excellent analytic and communication skills. •Authorization to work in the USA. •M.S. degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related fields. •Research and development skills, including the ability to stay updated on emerging technologies and techniques in computer graphics. •Applied hands-on capability in 3D human modeling of geometry & texture. Compensation: •$140,000 - $155,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Medical, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!