Senior Technical Gameplay Animator

Sonyinteractiveentertainmentglobal; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 126,400 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonyinteractiveentertainmentglobal in California is looking for an experienced animation content creator to produce high-quality animations for new game behaviors. The role requires collaboration with animation, design, and engineering teams to resolve implementation issues and enhance technical processes.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years in gameplay animation, expertise with animation tools, and is proficient in programming languages like Python and C++. This hybrid/onsite role offers a competitive salary ranging from $126,400 to $227,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience in gameplay animation for games.
• Proven track record of creating visually stunning animations for diverse game genres.
• Full understanding of in‑game animation tools like state machines, blend trees, IK solvers, etc.

Responsibilities

• Create high quality animation content supporting newly developed behaviors and systems.
• Collaborate with teams to analyze and resolve animation implementation issues.
• Take ownership of challenging projects and provide innovative solutions.

Skills

Gameplay animation

In‑game animation tools

Maya

Motionbuilder

Python

C#

C++

Job description

Location

This is a hybrid / onsite position.

Responsibilities

• Create high quality animation content supporting the newly developed behaviors and systems and implement it in engine.
• Work with the animation leadership on defining and maintaining the style and quality bar of the in‑game animation.
• Collaborate with the Animation, Design, and Engineering teams to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve in‑game animation implementation issues and animation‑related technical challenges.
• Take ownership of challenging projects and provide innovative solutions, including mentoring team members and creating documentation.
• Contribute to the strategic development of internal technologies and artistic processes.
• Facilitate the creation and implementation of tools and techniques that allow the building of complex and high‑quality animation systems.
• Innovate and streamline animation pipeline processes and workflows.

Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience in gameplay animation for games.
• Proven track record of creating visually stunning animations for diverse game genres.
• Full understanding of in‑game animation tools like state machines, blend trees, IK solvers, etc.
• Expertise with mocap and keyframe based digital content creation pipelines built on Maya or Motionbuilder.
• Proficiency in Python, C#, C++ or other programming languages is required.
• Proactively contributes to the progress of the team and the project.

Compensation

$126,400 – $227,000 USD annually.

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.

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