Senior Gameplay Animator - Remote

Overview

PlayStation is looking for a Senior Gameplay Animator to craft immersive player experiences through animations, collaborating with Designers and Gameplay Programmers to create innovative gameplay experiences.

In Short

• Develop high-quality animations for gameplay characters and cinematics.
• Collaborate with Designers and Programmers to implement animations in engine.
• Troubleshoot and resolve animation issues independently.
• Create hero traversal, combat, and boss animations.
• Handle cinematic responsibilities including previz and mocap.
• Ensure cohesive execution of animation direction across the game.
• Communicate effectively with various teams to achieve project goals.
• Write and maintain JIRA tasks for animation tasks.
• Guide and mentor junior artists.
• Explore new techniques to improve animation quality.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of Maya.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with MotionBuilder and Adobe Premiere is a plus.
• Understanding of game engine state machine flow is a plus.

Benefits

• Top-tier benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
• Matching 401(k) and paid time off.
• Wellness program and employee discounts for Sony products.
• Potential eligibility for a bonus package.