Posted at: 6 September

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Company

Sony Interactive Entertainment

Sony Interactive Entertainment, headquartered in San Mateo, CA, is a global leader in the gaming industry, specializing in video game consoles, digital services, and game development for the consumer market.

Remote Hiring Policy:

PlayStation supports remote work for various roles and has a global hiring practice, with team members located in regions such as the United States and Southeast Asia. Candidates are encouraged to apply from diverse locations.

Job Type

Contract

Allowed Applicant Locations

Spain, Worldwide

Salary

$50 to $55 per hour

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Job Description

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.

 

Animator (Contract)

PlayStation Studios Visual Arts.

We provide world-class content, development, and services to PlayStation Studios and accommodate remote positions. Our team is always at the cutting edge of technology and partners with the industry’s best minds and companies.

We are looking for an Animator who is proficient in all aspects of high-quality animation. This person needs to be organized, focused, self-motivated, and thoughtful in all interactions.

Responsibilities:

Adapt to multiple processes, workflows, toolsets, and styles for keyframe and motion capture production

Create AAA quality animation according to the direction of supervisors and leads while adhering to metric and schedule

Effectively communicate with supervisors, management, production, and staff daily

Address feedback and notes on all work to the best of their ability

Block out and present concept ideas to leads and supervisors

Communicate technical issues to leads

Be present with all renders and notes prepared for all reviews

Create video reference to supplement assignments where necessary

Understand all animation tools being used on the project – both internally and client-developed

Identify potential risks to delivery timelines

Qualifications:

  • Animation experience in the entertainment industry
  • Working knowledge of Maya
  • Eye for character animation movement and aesthetic
  • Flexibility to handle changes in direction, yet work within defined procedures

Desired Qualifications:

  • Understanding of Motion Builder
  • Knowledge of pipelines, workflows, and toolsets used in key frame and motion capture animation
  • Familiarity with AAA facial animation workflows
  • Experience with FACS based rigs
  • Has worked directly in game-engine builds or devkits
  • Comfortable working in a global team environment

 

 

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At SIE, working with our partners, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. 

Please note that the individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. Click here to learn more.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.

$50 - $55 USD

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.

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