Offer summary

Qualifications:

Animation experience in the entertainment industry is required., Proficiency in Maya and understanding of animation tools is essential., A strong eye for character animation movement and aesthetic is necessary., Flexibility to adapt to changes while adhering to defined procedures is important..

Key responsibilities:

Adapt to various processes and workflows for keyframe and motion capture production.

Create AAA quality animation under the direction of supervisors while meeting deadlines.

Communicate effectively with team members and address feedback on work.

Present concept ideas and identify potential risks to delivery timelines.

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 - 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.

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