PlayStation Global - Senior Cinematic Animator (Contract)

3D Animator is needed in Burbank, United States.

Client: PlayStation Global

Location: Burbank, CA

Contract: Contract

Job Description

This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner, Yoh Enterprise Solutions. The role is responsible for creating high-quality in-game cinematics that meet the visual and performance standards established by the Animation Director. The individual will drive the cinematic process from script interpretation and scene layout through final implementation in the game engine.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following qualifications are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Develop high-quality cinematic animation content using both motion capture and hand-key techniques.
• Collaborate closely with Animation Directors and Lead Animators to design cinematics.
• Contribute to setting and maintaining performance standards and ensure seamless integration of cinematics into the game engine.
• Refine and enhance character performances, focusing on body and facial animation.
• Participate actively in cinematic team feedback sessions, presenting work and incorporating critiques.
• Demonstrate a strong grasp of animation and camera principles.
• Utilize project management tools such as Jira and Flow effectively.
• Communicate efficiently with the Animation Director and Project Management about progress and potential roadblocks.
• Perform additional related responsibilities as assigned to support the animation team’s goals and objectives.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities, however this role mentors more junior artists.

Additional Information

At SIE, competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location is considered when setting each role’s base pay range. The estimated base pay range for this role is $76.92—$86.06 USD per hour.

This role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision.

Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees and will need to process personal information to support these checks.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, and other legally protected categories. They strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees, and embrace diversity.

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