Cinematic Animator (contract)

PlayStation; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join PlayStation as an Animator on a 6-month contract, working remotely. We seek self-motivated individuals passionate about high-quality animation. Contribute to AAA projects while collaborating closely in a dynamic, global team. Ideal candidates have experience in animation, particularly with Maya and motion capture techniques.

Qualifications

• Strong background in animation within the entertainment industry required.
• Proficiency in Maya is a must.
• Ability to adapt to various animation styles and processes.

Responsibilities

• Create AAA quality animations and adhere to production schedules.
• Communicate daily with supervisors and address feedback effectively.
• Present concept ideas and identify risks to delivery timelines.

Skills

Animation experience

Character animation movement

Flexibility in direction

Tools

Maya

Motion Builder

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 PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, 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 - This is a 6 month contract scheduled to start in August - will be remote, any province in Canada - Looking for 3+ contractors at mid and senior level. Please include a reel that shows cinematic, body and facial work.

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

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.