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# Sr. VFX Artist New

- **Company:** Sony Interactive Entertainment
- **Location:** Santa Monica, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $120,598.0 - $150,696.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Video Game Development, Game Engine, Visual Effects, Houdini (Software), Scripting
- **Published:** September 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.gamesjobsdirect.com/job/sony-interactive-entertainment/sr-vfx-artist/359798

## About the Role

* Technical knowledge and artistic abilities working with sprite type particles and materials within a game engine or equivalent VFX experience on movies/tv/commercials that have aired
 * Ability to optimize effects such that they run/render efficiently AND look great
 * Strong sense of form, color, timing, and composition
 * Advanced problem solving techniques and patience to resolve the numerous hurdles that present themselves while working to achieve the highest quality effects
 * Natural tendency to take on a problem and to work with others until the problem is resolved

Bonus Skills:

 * Python scripting
 * Houdini knowledge/experience

## Description

Naughty Dog is seeking a Visual Effects Artist to come join our team! This talented individual should be able to work with minimal input and feel comfortable working in a team environment. Our ideal candidate has a background in VFX and a passion for video games.

What you will do:

 * Visualize, create and implement real-time visual effects
 * Create effects that work optimally on the target platform
 * Be proactive and self-motivated, seeking out tasks remaining to be done
 * Collaborate with other effects artists, and the rest of the development team to make the best game possible
 * Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed


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