<div>PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play —it’s also the Best Place to Work. We’ve thrilled gamers since 1994, when we launched the original PlayStation. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.
 </div>

 We are seeking motivated intern who is interested in working in the exciting environment of our Animation Department. There will be opportunities to work with members of other departments during the implementation of your rigs. The intern will also have the opportunity to be mentored by senior members of our Rigging and Animation team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
<ul>
<li>Creating simple animation rigs and provide support to the animation team.</li>
<li>Created rigs would include in-game props, clothing, vehicles, characters, and bug fixing.</li>
<li>Learn new techniques and tools that are required to bring our characters to life.</li>
</ul>
Internship Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Six to twelve months related experience and/or training, or students enrolled at a college or university, working towards a BFA in Character Rigging. We will also consider Computer Science majors with rigging experience.</li>
<li>Master's candidates may apply for this internship.</li>
<li>We will also consider recent graduates – within 12 months of graduation, when the internship begins</li>
<li>The ideal intern would be energetic, self-motivated, creative, and responsible, have a passion for video games and animation.</li>
<li>Python skills and previous experience with Maya is preferred.</li>
</ul>
Internship Details:
<ul>
<li>This is a paid, full-time internship.</li>
<li>The student must be available to intern 5 days per week for approximately 40 hours a week.</li>
<li>The duration of internship is flexible, but we expect at least an 8-week commitment from our interns.</li>
<li>This role is based in Burbank, California or Durham, North Carolina</li>
</ul>
Simply click the "Apply" button and submit your resume and your reel/portfolio. We look forward to checking them out!

 <div>Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or membership in any other legally protected category.
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We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
We sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and we thank you for your interest in PlayStation.
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Categories of personal information we collect from you
We collect personal information about you throughout the recruiting process, in particular the following categories. Generally, we obtain this information through our Recruiting Team:
A. Identification and contact information
<ol>
<li>
<ol>
<li>Direct identifiers such as your first and last name.</li>
<li>Indirect identifiers such as a government ID, your Social Security, work permit or passport #.</li>
<li>Contact information such as your email address, mailing address, telephone number.</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
B. Other information about you or that can be associated with you such as:
<ol>
<li>Sensitive/Protected Data. During the recruitment process, you may (voluntarily) provide us with your ethnicity, gender, military service information, or physical or mental health information, as well as your national origin and citizenship.</li>
<li>Professional or job position-related information, including your past professional experience, references; background verification; talent management and assessment; information regarding any conflicts of interests; and the terms and conditions of your job offer.</li>
<li>Non-public education information, including information about your education records, such as grades and transcripts.</li>
</ol></div>

<div>PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play —it’s also the Best Place to Work. We’ve thrilled gamers since 1994, when we launched the original PlayStation. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.
 </div>

 
This internship is for Summer 2022.
Motion Capture Intern
Santa Monica, CA 
The PlayStation Mocap Team works with Naughty Dog, Santa Monica Studios, Insomniac, and San Diego Studios to name a few of the developers that entrust us to capture the motions that go into their games. You will be getting hands on experience working on our mocap stages and learning our entire motion capture pipeline using the LightStorm system. From helping prepare the actors for the shoots to post processing the data that comes off of our stages, you'll learn from seasoned pro's how AAA game developers capture the motions that allow them to tell their stories and create next-gen games. We'll teach you all that there is to know about mocap for games so that you'll have the experience needed to land your first job in the video game industry.
Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Help prepare actors for the shoot day assisting them getting into their suits, markered up and calibrated</li>
<li>Assist the AD during the shoot by helping build sets, props and whatever else may come up during the shoot</li>
<li>Help clean the stages, suits at the end of the day and prepare the stage for the next shoot</li>
<li>Learn all the different parts of a motion capture production so that you can in turn find your niche</li>
<li>Bring a positive attitude with you to work everyday!</li>
</ul>
Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Current or post-graduate (up to 1 year) student</li>
<li>Motion Capture experience is a plus  </li>
<li>3D animation experience is needed  </li>
<li>Scripting experience is highly desired, but not a requirement  </li>
<li>Familiarity with MotionBuilder is also desired  </li>
<li>Thrive working in team settings!  </li>
</ul>
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information 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. 
We sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and we thank you for your interest in PlayStation.

 <div>Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or membership in any other legally protected category.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
We sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and we thank you for your interest in PlayStation.
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This Privacy Notice explains what personal information we at Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC collect from you, and why we collect it and use it. This Notice covers our practices regarding the personal information of all applicants to our job positions. Please review it carefully.
Categories of personal information we collect from you
We collect personal information about you throughout the recruiting process, in particular the following categories. Generally, we obtain this information through our Recruiting Team:
A. Identification and contact information
<ol>
<li>
<ol>
<li>Direct identifiers such as your first and last name.</li>
<li>Indirect identifiers such as a government ID, your Social Security, work permit or passport #.</li>
<li>Contact information such as your email address, mailing address, telephone number.</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
B. Other information about you or that can be associated with you such as:
<ol>
<li>Sensitive/Protected Data. During the recruitment process, you may (voluntarily) provide us with your ethnicity, gender, military service information, or physical or mental health information, as well as your national origin and citizenship.</li>
<li>Professional or job position-related information, including your past professional experience, references; background verification; talent management and assessment; information regarding any conflicts of interests; and the terms and conditions of your job offer.</li>
<li>Non-public education information, including information about your education records, such as grades and transcripts.</li>
</ol></div>

<div>PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play —it’s also the Best Place to Work. We’ve thrilled gamers since 1994, when we launched the original PlayStation. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.
 </div>

 
This internship is for Summer 2022.
Animation Intern
San Diego, CA 
Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Assist in creating player animation from Mocap and hand keyed animation sources.  </li>
<li>Assist in animating environment props. </li>
<li>Assist in planning Mocap recording sessions.  </li>
<li>Participate in daily stand-up meeting with the animation team and provide updates on current tasks.  </li>
<li>Attend animation pipeline training meetings.  </li>
<li>Work closely and collaborate with the animation lead or assigned mentor on assigned tasks.  </li>
</ul>
Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Current or post-graduate (up to 1 year) student.</li>
<li>Experience creating character animation for games.  </li>
<li>Background in creating character animation in Autodesk MotionBuilder and Maya.  </li>
<li>An eye for creating realistic character animation.  </li>
<li>Traditional art knowledge of the human form is a plus.  </li>
<li>Knowledge of character rigging is a plus!  </li>
<li>Attention to detail, organization skills, and strong work ethic and ability to handle confidentiality  </li>
<li>A passion for content, media, entertainment, technology and / or gaming!  </li>
<li>Highly motivated with outstanding verbal and written communication skills and be able to work with others at all levels and functions  </li>
</ul>
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information 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. 
We sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and we thank you for your interest in PlayStation.

 <div>Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or membership in any other legally protected category.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
We sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and we thank you for your interest in PlayStation.
PRIVACY NOTICE TO SIE LLC’S JOB APPLICANTS
This Privacy Notice explains what personal information we at Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC collect from you, and why we collect it and use it. This Notice covers our practices regarding the personal information of all applicants to our job positions. Please review it carefully.
Categories of personal information we collect from you
We collect personal information about you throughout the recruiting process, in particular the following categories. Generally, we obtain this information through our Recruiting Team:
A. Identification and contact information
<ol>
<li>
<ol>
<li>Direct identifiers such as your first and last name.</li>
<li>Indirect identifiers such as a government ID, your Social Security, work permit or passport #.</li>
<li>Contact information such as your email address, mailing address, telephone number.</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
B. Other information about you or that can be associated with you such as:
<ol>
<li>Sensitive/Protected Data. During the recruitment process, you may (voluntarily) provide us with your ethnicity, gender, military service information, or physical or mental health information, as well as your national origin and citizenship.</li>
<li>Professional or job position-related information, including your past professional experience, references; background verification; talent management and assessment; information regarding any conflicts of interests; and the terms and conditions of your job offer.</li>
<li>Non-public education information, including information about your education records, such as grades and transcripts.</li>
</ol></div>

<div>PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play —it’s also the Best Place to Work. We’ve thrilled gamers since 1994, when we launched the original PlayStation. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.
 </div>

 We are seeking a motivated intern who is interested in working in our exciting Animation Department! There will be opportunities to work with members of other departments during the implementation of animations. This internship will also offer the opportunity to be mentored by various senior members of our award-winning Animation team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
<ul>
<li>Builds simple animations and provides support to the animation team.</li>
<li>Required animations will include in-game characters, props, cinematics, and bug fixing.</li>
<li>Learn new techniques and tools that are required to bring our characters to life.</li>
</ul>
Internship Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Six to twelve months related experience and/or training, or a student enrolled at a college or university, working towards a BFA in Computer, Traditional, or Experimental Animation. We will also consider Art, Illustration, or Graphic Design majors with animation experience.</li>
<li>Master's candidates may apply for this internship.</li>
<li>We will also consider recent graduates – within 12 months of graduation when the internship begins</li>
<li>The ideal intern would be energetic, self-motivated, creative, and responsible, have a passion for video games and animation, and be willing to work hard.</li>
<li>Introductory 3D animation experience, drawing skills, and previous experience with Maya is preferred.</li>
</ul>
Internship Details:
<ul>
<li>This is a paid, full-time internship.</li>
<li>The student must be available to intern 5 days per week for approximately 40 hours a week.</li>
<li>The duration of the internship is flexible, but we expect at least an 8-week commitment from our interns.</li>
<li>This role is based in Burbank, California, or Durham, North Carolina</li>
</ul>
Simply click the "Apply" button and submit your resume and your reel/portfolio. We look forward to checking them out!

 <div>Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or membership in any other legally protected category.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
We sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and we thank you for your interest in PlayStation.
PRIVACY NOTICE TO SIE LLC’S JOB APPLICANTS
This Privacy Notice explains what personal information we at Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC collect from you, and why we collect it and use it. This Notice covers our practices regarding the personal information of all applicants to our job positions. Please review it carefully.
Categories of personal information we collect from you
We collect personal information about you throughout the recruiting process, in particular the following categories. Generally, we obtain this information through our Recruiting Team:
A. Identification and contact information
<ol>
<li>
<ol>
<li>Direct identifiers such as your first and last name.</li>
<li>Indirect identifiers such as a government ID, your Social Security, work permit or passport #.</li>
<li>Contact information such as your email address, mailing address, telephone number.</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
B. Other information about you or that can be associated with you such as:
<ol>
<li>Sensitive/Protected Data. During the recruitment process, you may (voluntarily) provide us with your ethnicity, gender, military service information, or physical or mental health information, as well as your national origin and citizenship.</li>
<li>Professional or job position-related information, including your past professional experience, references; background verification; talent management and assessment; information regarding any conflicts of interests; and the terms and conditions of your job offer.</li>
<li>Non-public education information, including information about your education records, such as grades and transcripts.</li>
</ol></div>

<div>PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play —it’s also the Best Place to Work. We’ve thrilled gamers since 1994, when we launched the original PlayStation. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.
 </div>

 Sr. Machine Learning Engineer 
Open to remote or onsite at our San Diego/Los Angeles locations 
The PlayStation Studios Visual Arts (PSSVA) provides content, development, and services to Sony Game Studios. We have won several awards and built a reputation within the industry as a center of excellence. We offer a full-service production studio with an emphasis in art, animation, as well as pre-visualization, character creation, motion capture, software development, face/body scanning, tracking, &amp; solving.
We seek a Machine Learning Engineer passionate about developing algorithms. Here, you will develop algorithms with clear technical documentation and prototypes that demonstrate high quality results. You will be tasked to advance our production technology and tools related to performance capture and virtual humans. If this is you, please apply!
Responsibilities: 
<ul>
<li>Develop and apply machine learning and deep learning algorithms, work to optimize performance, and build prototypes for performance capture &amp; virtual humans initiatives.</li>
<li>Leverage data to develop machine learning pipelines &amp; tools. Establish scalable, efficient, automated processes for data analyses, model development, validation and implementation.</li>
<li>Work with character, scan, &amp; motion capture teams to identify and lead projects that elevate quality and improve performance.</li>
<li>Follow software &amp; engineering practices outlined by Visual Arts engineering team.</li>
<li>Influence the Visual Arts innovation roadmap.</li>
</ul>
Required: 
<ul>
<li>Proficient in C++ and OO design in production/R&amp;D environment.</li>
<li>Strong programming skills in Python, Matlab, or similar languages</li>
<li>Experience with ML frameworks such as Tensoflow, Keras, Torch, Caffe, etc.</li>
<li>Machine Learning with specific focus on animation, rigging, facial performance, and character creation.</li>
<li>Professional exposure to animation &amp; game development pipelines.</li>
<li>Understanding of mathematical optimization and underlying implementation of modern neural network architectures</li>
<li>Strong communication skills with the ability to learn fast and solve complex tasks.</li>
<li>Driven to produce high quality and innovative solutions.</li>
<li>Strong math and research experience in computer vision, computer graphics, machine vision, or image/video processing.</li>
<li>Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent</li>
<li>Experience using Unreal and/or proprietary game engines.</li>
</ul>

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 <div>Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or membership in any other legally protected category.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
We sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and we thank you for your interest in PlayStation.
PRIVACY NOTICE TO SIE LLC’S JOB APPLICANTS
This Privacy Notice explains what personal information we at Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC collect from you, and why we collect it and use it. This Notice covers our practices regarding the personal information of all applicants to our job positions. Please review it carefully.
Categories of personal information we collect from you
We collect personal information about you throughout the recruiting process, in particular the following categories. Generally, we obtain this information through our Recruiting Team:
A. Identification and contact information
<ol>
<li>
<ol>
<li>Direct identifiers such as your first and last name.</li>
<li>Indirect identifiers such as a government ID, your Social Security, work permit or passport #.</li>
<li>Contact information such as your email address, mailing address, telephone number.</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
B. Other information about you or that can be associated with you such as:
<ol>
<li>Sensitive/Protected Data. During the recruitment process, you may (voluntarily) provide us with your ethnicity, gender, military service information, or physical or mental health information, as well as your national origin and citizenship.</li>
<li>Professional or job position-related information, including your past professional experience, references; background verification; talent management and assessment; information regarding any conflicts of interests; and the terms and conditions of your job offer.</li>
<li>Non-public education information, including information about your education records, such as grades and transcripts.</li>
</ol></div>

<div>PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play —it’s also the Best Place to Work. We’ve thrilled gamers since 1994, when we launched the original PlayStation. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.
 </div>

 
Senior Character Rigger 
San Diego, CA 
 
PlayStation Studios Visual Arts (PSVA) on our San Diego campus provides world-class content, development and services to Worldwide Studios. Our team is always at the cutting edge of technology and partners with the industry’s best minds and companies!
We are looking for a Character Rigger/TD who has experience with Maya rigging/scripting, along with a strong understanding of human anatomy and realistic deformation. You will work with our multi-award winning team while working with AAA Worldwide Studios like Naughty Dog, Santa Monica Studio, San Diego Studio, Guerrilla Games, and more!
If you like to be hands-on and have the effective communication skills to ensure output from the rigging team is executed efficiently, timely, and meet our technical and animation requirements, we want to talk to you!
Role responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Set up and maintain character (humans &amp; animals) rigs and systems.</li>
<li>Work with art group to develop models that meets technical requirements.</li>
<li>Work with animation group to create artist-friendly rigs that satisfy animation/gameplay needs.</li>
<li>Design and set up character dynamics (i.e. cloth, hair).</li>
<li>Develop new techniques and processes to further advance quality/realism.</li>
<li>Collaborate with TDs in on-going facial and muscle simulation research.</li>
<li>Create tools to streamline workflow/pipeline.</li>
<li>Work with team directors and production to identify/prioritize tasks.</li>
<li>Provide and maintain technical documentation.</li>
</ul>
Required Experience &amp; Skills
<ul>
<li>Minimum 6 years’ of production experience in game or film/vfx field, with strong understanding of Maya and Python scripting.</li>
<li>In-depth knowledge of character/prop rigging technique and principles.</li>
<li>Experience with adopting production pipelines and make improvements that respect guidelines and system requirements.</li>
<li>Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to find pragmatic solutions.</li>
<li>Proven ability to be self-sufficient and take initiative to seek answers and address issues.</li>
</ul>
Bonus Skills
<ul>
<li>C++ experience (Maya API).</li>
<li>Familiarity in runtime performance efficiency and optimization.</li>
</ul>
 
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information 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. 
We sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and we thank you for your interest in PlayStation.
 
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 <div>Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or membership in any other legally protected category.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
We sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and we thank you for your interest in PlayStation.
PRIVACY NOTICE TO SIE LLC’S JOB APPLICANTS
This Privacy Notice explains what personal information we at Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC collect from you, and why we collect it and use it. This Notice covers our practices regarding the personal information of all applicants to our job positions. Please review it carefully.
Categories of personal information we collect from you
We collect personal information about you throughout the recruiting process, in particular the following categories. Generally, we obtain this information through our Recruiting Team:
A. Identification and contact information
<ol>
<li>
<ol>
<li>Direct identifiers such as your first and last name.</li>
<li>Indirect identifiers such as a government ID, your Social Security, work permit or passport #.</li>
<li>Contact information such as your email address, mailing address, telephone number.</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
B. Other information about you or that can be associated with you such as:
<ol>
<li>Sensitive/Protected Data. During the recruitment process, you may (voluntarily) provide us with your ethnicity, gender, military service information, or physical or mental health information, as well as your national origin and citizenship.</li>
<li>Professional or job position-related information, including your past professional experience, references; background verification; talent management and assessment; information regarding any conflicts of interests; and the terms and conditions of your job offer.</li>
<li>Non-public education information, including information about your education records, such as grades and transcripts.</li>
</ol></div>

<div>PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play —it’s also the Best Place to Work. We’ve thrilled gamers since 1994, when we launched the original PlayStation. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.
 </div>

 
R&amp;D Engineer, Innovation  
Located in Playa Vista - Los Angeles, CA
<div>The PlayStation Studios Visual Arts (PSSVA) provides content, development, and services to Sony Game Studios. We have won several awards and built a reputation within the industry as a center of excellence. We offer a full-service production studio with an emphasis in art, animation, as well as pre-visualization, character creation, motion capture, software development, face/body scanning, tracking, &amp; solving</div>
The Visual Arts Innovations team is passionate about creating next generation digital humans and pushing the quality bar for our developers. We’ve been pushing the limits of realistic humans &amp; graphics in games for the last 15 years and are at the forefront of latest technology and highest quality in gaming
We seek research engineers in the field of Advanced Computer Graphics, Computer Vision, and Machine Learning to help develop solutions that will advance our production technology and tools related to facial performance capture and virtual production
If you’re ready to be part of a world class team to work on AAA games titles like Uncharted, God of War, Spider-Man, and push next gen quality in games, please apply!
Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Develop functional prototypes to advance production technology and tools for human performance capture i.e. character creation, motion capture, software development, facial tracking and solving for top tier animation as well as onset real-time.</li>
<li>Will collaborate with Sony R&amp;D, Sony Advanced Technology Group, Visual Art Engineering, and Visual Arts Character team.</li>
<li>Will take prototypes from Sony R&amp;D groups and make them into production ready tools.</li>
<li>Recommend improvements to existing technology.</li>
<li>Test and maintain tools to ensure strong functionality and optimization.</li>
<li>Effectively communicate across multiple teams to include; R&amp;D, Engineering, Art, Mocap, Scanning, &amp; Animation.</li>
<li>Create clear technical documentation and develop functioning prototypes that are using Visual Arts Engineering standards.</li>
<li>Demonstrate high quality results using examples of real world production data.</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>of 7years R&amp;D experience in Visual Effects, Animation, and/or Game industries.</li>
<li>Strength in C++ programming, Python, Object Oriented Design, Maya</li>
<li>Understanding of facial (facial anatomy a plus) and human performance capture process, tools and pipelines.</li>
<li>Experience in Unreal and/or other proprietary engines</li>
<li>High level of problem-solving</li>
<li>Strong math and algorithm design skills.</li>
<li>Advanced verbal and written communication skills.</li>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in related field.</li>
</ul>
 
 
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Categories of personal information we collect from you
We collect personal information about you throughout the recruiting process, in particular the following categories. Generally, we obtain this information through our Recruiting Team:
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<ol>
<li>
<ol>
<li>Direct identifiers such as your first and last name.</li>
<li>Indirect identifiers such as a government ID, your Social Security, work permit or passport #.</li>
<li>Contact information such as your email address, mailing address, telephone number.</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
B. Other information about you or that can be associated with you such as:
<ol>
<li>Sensitive/Protected Data. During the recruitment process, you may (voluntarily) provide us with your ethnicity, gender, military service information, or physical or mental health information, as well as your national origin and citizenship.</li>
<li>Professional or job position-related information, including your past professional experience, references; background verification; talent management and assessment; information regarding any conflicts of interests; and the terms and conditions of your job offer.</li>
<li>Non-public education information, including information about your education records, such as grades and transcripts.</li>
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<div>PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play —it’s also the Best Place to Work. We’ve thrilled gamers since 1994, when we launched the original PlayStation. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.
 </div>

 PlayStation Studios Visual Arts and PlayStation Studios Malaysia are both passionate teams within the PlayStation family, made up of game and film industry professionals from all over the world.
Always at the cutting edge of technology, the teams work with studios like Naughty Dog, Insomniac, Santa Monica Studios, Guerrilla Games, Bend Studios, SuckerPunch, San Diego Studio, Japan Studios, and more PlayStation first-party teams, providing world-class content development and services to these studios. 
Currently working on PlayStation’s well-known and well-loved franchises, our Animation team in PlayStation Studios Malaysia is looking for talented, highly-motivated and creative Lead/ Senior Animators to breathe life into the next chapter of in-game and cinematic storytelling.
Why work when you can play? This is life at PlayStation!
Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Comprehend and execute direction from Animation Manager/ Supervisor.</li>
<li>Establish quality standards by creating compelling character performances, utilizing motion capture and keyframe animation technics.</li>
<li> Help to maintain the quality standards by establishing guidelines and documenting requirements for the look and quality bar of the animation.</li>
<li>Coach/ Mentor junior members in the animator team in maintaining/ exceeding the required level of productivity for creation of computer-generated in-game/ cinematic animation, which may include the following: -</li>
<ul>
<li>Creating game animation elements and implementing them in a game engine.</li>
<li>Work within the toolset and workflow for keyframe and/or motion capture production.</li>
<li>Create in-game and pre-rendered animation according to the direction of the client and project.</li>
<li>Create body and facial animation for human characters, along with animation for creatures, vehicles, props, and other assets to be integrated into in-game engines and/or cinematic sequences.</li>
</ul>
<li>Communicate updates and creative goals while also offering up potential, effective solutions to challenges.</li>
<li>Understand, interpret and adopt feedback from supervisors and/ or clients alike to improve production outcome/ performance.</li>
<li>Balance high expectations of production outcome/ performance with production schedules and milestone requirements.</li>
<li>Collaborate with the technical art and engineering team to help establish, iterate, and refine the animation tools, pipeline and systems requirements.</li>
<li>Work closely with the Design and Production teams to plan, prioritize, and assign tasks to animation team members.</li>
<li>Contribute to a creative, collaborative and fun working atmosphere amongst the team.</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Expert and hands-on knowledge of Maya for animation, both aesthetically and technically.</li>
<li>Deep understanding of character animation and movements, both aesthetically and realistically.</li>
<li>Keen understanding of animation production pipelines for character animation, motion capture animation, and technical animation.</li>
<li>Ability to create high quality, story-driven performance animation.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate effectively and articulate eloquently, especially in offering productive opinions while evaluating the work of junior members in the team.</li>
<li>A strong team member, able to collaborate with a wide range of peers, leads, supervisors, producers, and management in an open working environment.</li>
<li>Flexible in taking changes in direction while working within the defined procedures.</li>
</ul>
Pluses:
<ul>
<li>Understanding of MotionBuilder.</li>
<li>Strong pre-production skills including, but not limited to, thumbnailing, storyboarding, and animatics.</li>
</ul>
 
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Categories of personal information we collect from you Generally, We Obtain This Information Through Our Recruiting Team We collect personal information about you throughout the recruiting process, in particular the following categories.
<ul>
<li>Identification and contact information</li>
<li>Direct identifiers such as your first and last name.</li>
<li>Indirect identifiers such as a government ID, your Social Security, work permit or passport #.</li>
<li>Contact information such as your email address, mailing address, telephone number.</li>
<li>Other information about you or that can be associated with you such as:</li>
<li>Sensitive/Protected Data. During the recruitment process, you may (voluntarily) provide us with your ethnicity, gender, military service information, or physical or mental health information, as well as your national origin and citizenship.</li>
<li>Professional or job position-related information, including your past professional experience, references; background verification; talent management and assessment; information regarding any conflicts of interests; and the terms and conditions of your job offer.</li>
<li>Non-public education information, including information about your education records, such as grades and transcripts.</li>
</ul>
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 <div>Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or membership in any other legally protected category.
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We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
We sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and we thank you for your interest in PlayStation.
PRIVACY NOTICE TO SIE LLC’S JOB APPLICANTS
This Privacy Notice explains what personal information we at Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC collect from you, and why we collect it and use it. This Notice covers our practices regarding the personal information of all applicants to our job positions. Please review it carefully.
Categories of personal information we collect from you
We collect personal information about you throughout the recruiting process, in particular the following categories. Generally, we obtain this information through our Recruiting Team:
A. Identification and contact information
<ol>
<li>
<ol>
<li>Direct identifiers such as your first and last name.</li>
<li>Indirect identifiers such as a government ID, your Social Security, work permit or passport #.</li>
<li>Contact information such as your email address, mailing address, telephone number.</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
B. Other information about you or that can be associated with you such as:
<ol>
<li>Sensitive/Protected Data. During the recruitment process, you may (voluntarily) provide us with your ethnicity, gender, military service information, or physical or mental health information, as well as your national origin and citizenship.</li>
<li>Professional or job position-related information, including your past professional experience, references; background verification; talent management and assessment; information regarding any conflicts of interests; and the terms and conditions of your job offer.</li>
<li>Non-public education information, including information about your education records, such as grades and transcripts.</li>
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 </div>

 
Character Rigger 
San Diego, CA 
This is a 12-month contracted position through our staffing partner Yoh Services with a high likelihood of extension.
PlayStation Studios Visual Arts (PSVA) on our San Diego campus provides world-class content, development and services to Worldwide Studios. Our team is always at the cutting edge of technology and partners with the industry’s best minds and companies!
We are looking for a Character Rigger/TD who has experience with Maya rigging/scripting, along with a strong understanding of human anatomy and realistic deformation. You will work with our multi-award winning team while working with AAA Worldwide Studios like Naughty Dog, Santa Monica Studio, San Diego Studio, Guerrilla Games, and more!
If you like to be hands-on and have the effective communication skills to ensure output from the rigging team is executed efficiently, timely, and meet our technical and animation requirements, we want to talk to you!
Role responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Set up and maintain character (humans &amp; animals) rigs and systems.</li>
<li>Work with art group to develop models that meets technical requirements.</li>
<li>Work with animation group to create artist-friendly rigs that satisfy animation/gameplay needs.</li>
<li>Design and set up character dynamics (i.e. cloth, hair).</li>
<li>Develop new techniques and processes to further advance quality/realism.</li>
<li>Collaborate with TDs in on-going facial and muscle simulation research.</li>
<li>Create tools to streamline workflow/pipeline.</li>
<li>Work with team directors and production to identify/prioritize tasks.</li>
<li>Provide and maintain technical documentation.</li>
</ul>
Required Experience &amp; Skills
<ul>
<li>Minimum 2 years’ of production experience in game or film/vfx field, with strong understanding of Maya and Python scripting.</li>
<li>In-depth knowledge of character/prop rigging technique and principles.</li>
<li>Experience with adopting production pipelines and make improvements that respect guidelines and system requirements.</li>
<li>Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to find pragmatic solutions.</li>
<li>Proven ability to be self-sufficient and take initiative to seek answers and address issues.</li>
</ul>
Bonus Skills
<ul>
<li>C++ experience (Maya API).</li>
<li>Familiarity in runtime performance efficiency and optimization.</li>
</ul>
 
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information 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. 
We sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and we thank you for your interest in PlayStation.
 
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We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
We sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and we thank you for your interest in PlayStation.
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This Privacy Notice explains what personal information we at Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC collect from you, and why we collect it and use it. This Notice covers our practices regarding the personal information of all applicants to our job positions. Please review it carefully.
Categories of personal information we collect from you
We collect personal information about you throughout the recruiting process, in particular the following categories. Generally, we obtain this information through our Recruiting Team:
A. Identification and contact information
<ol>
<li>
<ol>
<li>Direct identifiers such as your first and last name.</li>
<li>Indirect identifiers such as a government ID, your Social Security, work permit or passport #.</li>
<li>Contact information such as your email address, mailing address, telephone number.</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
B. Other information about you or that can be associated with you such as:
<ol>
<li>Sensitive/Protected Data. During the recruitment process, you may (voluntarily) provide us with your ethnicity, gender, military service information, or physical or mental health information, as well as your national origin and citizenship.</li>
<li>Professional or job position-related information, including your past professional experience, references; background verification; talent management and assessment; information regarding any conflicts of interests; and the terms and conditions of your job offer.</li>
<li>Non-public education information, including information about your education records, such as grades and transcripts.</li>
</ol></div>

<div>PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play —it’s also the Best Place to Work. We’ve thrilled gamers since 1994, when we launched the original PlayStation. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.
 </div>

 We are searching for a VFX Manager! This role will supervise the VFX department and help maintain the quality and artistic consistency of the department by upholding high visual standards set by the Art Director. This role is also responsible for the career management, training, and well-being of our VFX team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
<ul>
<li>Works closely with Art Director to maintain quality and style consistent across all visual effects.</li>
<li>Provides direction to visual effects artists for aesthetic and technical considerations.</li>
<li>Creates and animates real-time digital effects elements to meet and enhance art direction, including effects that reflect physical dynamics of natural phenomena.</li>
<li>Works closely with the design and gameplay teams to produce visual effects that support gameplay, accessibility, and the user experience.</li>
<li>Works closely with the Tool and Engine team to develop new or improve upon old technologies to improve visual effect quality.</li>
<li>Works closely with art and animation teams to produce spectacle cinematic moments and support game narrative.</li>
<li>Works with Project Management to maintain a clear and consistent schedule.</li>
<li>Works to develop the skills of other Visual Effects Artists.</li>
<li>Participates in the planning for a project’s visual effects.</li>
<li>Works with other departments to ensure that assets are delivered in a timely manner.</li>
<li>Supervise bug distribution and verify bug fixes.</li>
<li>Ensures that all complaints and concerns related to inappropriate or unprofessional conduct in the workplace, are addressed immediately to foster a safe work environment.</li>
<li>Other duties may apply</li>
</ul>
Supervisory Responsibilities: Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and reviewing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Education and/or Experience:
<ul>
<li>
Seven to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
</li>
</ul>
Other Skills:
<ul>
<li>Experience working with Maya and visual effects packages, proficient working with joints and locators, keyframing, rigid body simulations.</li>
<li>Advanced understanding of complex node-based shader networks such as those used in Unreal Engine 4, Houdini, etc.</li>
<li>Proficient in Photoshop for painting and editing textures. Knowledge of other visual effects software a plus.</li>
</ul>
If this sounds like a good fit for your next career opportunity, please apply directly to the role by submitting your application below. We look forward to hearing from you!

 <div>Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or membership in any other legally protected category.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
We sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and we thank you for your interest in PlayStation.
PRIVACY NOTICE TO SIE LLC’S JOB APPLICANTS
This Privacy Notice explains what personal information we at Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC collect from you, and why we collect it and use it. This Notice covers our practices regarding the personal information of all applicants to our job positions. Please review it carefully.
Categories of personal information we collect from you
We collect personal information about you throughout the recruiting process, in particular the following categories. Generally, we obtain this information through our Recruiting Team:
A. Identification and contact information
<ol>
<li>
<ol>
<li>Direct identifiers such as your first and last name.</li>
<li>Indirect identifiers such as a government ID, your Social Security, work permit or passport #.</li>
<li>Contact information such as your email address, mailing address, telephone number.</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
B. Other information about you or that can be associated with you such as:
<ol>
<li>Sensitive/Protected Data. During the recruitment process, you may (voluntarily) provide us with your ethnicity, gender, military service information, or physical or mental health information, as well as your national origin and citizenship.</li>
<li>Professional or job position-related information, including your past professional experience, references; background verification; talent management and assessment; information regarding any conflicts of interests; and the terms and conditions of your job offer.</li>
<li>Non-public education information, including information about your education records, such as grades and transcripts.</li>
</ol></div>

<div>PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play —it’s also the Best Place to Work. We’ve thrilled gamers since 1994, when we launched the original PlayStation. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.
 </div>

 
 
Senior UI Artist
Sony Bend Studio, renowned creator of Days Gone, Uncharted: Golden Abyss, and Syphon Filter, is seeking outstanding talent to join our passionate and creative family in crafting our next high-profile AAA console title.
We are seeking a Senior UI Artist who will contribute to the artistic vision and development of AAA products with a specialized focus on creating user interface designs and assets utilizing a combination of traditional graphic design and technical art skills.
<h2>Responsibilities:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Creating UI Designs and Concepts that drive the artistic goals and design vision through all phases of the game development cycle. This entails creating concepts for UI assets that are of the highest artistic quality, uphold the integrity of the games design and artistic vision of the game, as a whole.</li>
<li>Responsible for the art, design, and implementation of following user interface components: Front end menus and screens, in-game HUD (heads up display) elements, Various graphic images for mapping and compositing and other design elements used in game and during cinematics, etc.</li>
<li>Working directly with designers to solve layout and usability issues.</li>
<li>Working directly with engineering to solve interface technical and implementation issues, while adhering to their technical guidelines.</li>
<li>Collaborating with the Art and Creative Directors to develop a visual style and language that enhances the gameplay and user experience.</li>
<li>May need to assist with other art assets as needed, like 2D textures, marketing materials, etc.</li>
<li>Independently undertaking research and information gathering prior to the commencement of a new task to ensure game design needs, reference materials, artistic direction, and technological considerations are effectively managed to meet defined goals.</li>
<li>Actively advancing skill set and abilities, keeping aware of industry trends and techniques, evaluating competitive products, and learning new software packages and traditional art methods</li>
</ul>
<h2>Requirements:</h2>
<ul>
<li>At least 6-8 years of game art production, TV, or film related experience</li>
<li>Bachelor’s degree or equivalent</li>
<li>Preferred 8+ years of game art production with credit on multiple shipped AAA titles</li>
<li>Advanced working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator and Unreal or other similar game engine</li>
<li>Demonstrated interface animation skills using Flash, After Effects, Max, or Maya</li>
<li>Demonstrated familiarity with interface styles and designs in current generation console games, DVD interfaces, and websites.</li>
<li>Solid understanding of UI scripting and state machines</li>
<li>Some modeling and texturing skills using 3ds Max, or Maya is a plus</li>
<li>Excellent data management skills, with the ability to manage and track large amounts of data as they go through the UI pipeline, with attention to naming conventions, directory structures, and other processes.</li>
<li>Portfolio demonstrating hands-on graphic and visual design work from shipped AAA console games, websites, or other interactive software.</li>
</ul>
 
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 <div>Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or membership in any other legally protected category.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
We sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and we thank you for your interest in PlayStation.
PRIVACY NOTICE TO SIE LLC’S JOB APPLICANTS
This Privacy Notice explains what personal information we at Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC collect from you, and why we collect it and use it. This Notice covers our practices regarding the personal information of all applicants to our job positions. Please review it carefully.
Categories of personal information we collect from you
We collect personal information about you throughout the recruiting process, in particular the following categories. Generally, we obtain this information through our Recruiting Team:
A. Identification and contact information
<ol>
<li>
<ol>
<li>Direct identifiers such as your first and last name.</li>
<li>Indirect identifiers such as a government ID, your Social Security, work permit or passport #.</li>
<li>Contact information such as your email address, mailing address, telephone number.</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
B. Other information about you or that can be associated with you such as:
<ol>
<li>Sensitive/Protected Data. During the recruitment process, you may (voluntarily) provide us with your ethnicity, gender, military service information, or physical or mental health information, as well as your national origin and citizenship.</li>
<li>Professional or job position-related information, including your past professional experience, references; background verification; talent management and assessment; information regarding any conflicts of interests; and the terms and conditions of your job offer.</li>
<li>Non-public education information, including information about your education records, such as grades and transcripts.</li>
</ol></div>

<div>PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play —it’s also the Best Place to Work. We’ve thrilled gamers since 1994, when we launched the original PlayStation. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.
 </div>

  

Sony Bend Studio, world-class creator of Days Gone, Uncharted: Golden Abyss, and Syphon Filter, is seeking outstanding talent to join our hardworking and creative family in crafting our next high-profile AAA console title.
Living in Bend, Oregon means saying goodbye to gridlock, concrete, and pollution. Use your Extra Life to shred at Mt. Bachelor, drag a line in the Deschutes River, hike in the wild, or perfect your game. Plug into adventure and community at Bend Studio!
Senior Staff Animator - Gameplay
We’re looking for a Senior Staff Animator to create and implement gameplay animations of the absolute highest quality. If you're creating the most complex, believable, human animations, and want to be part of the development of a AAA title for PS5, then we want you.
<h2>Responsibilities:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Create high quality gameplay animation utilizing motion capture and key-framing techniques.</li>
<li>Work with programmers and leads to develop game animation pipelines and processes.</li>
<li>Collaborate with designers, engineers, and other animators to solve gameplay problems while maintaining artistic vision.</li>
<li>Maintain the high quality expected of the studio, fostering the same level of quality in the other team members.</li>
<li>Contribute to the creative process with original ideas and inspiration.</li>
<li>Address feedback from the leads and directors in a timely manner, communicating time needed and understanding of the feedback given.</li>
<li>Work with the Project Manager/Coordinator and Leads to understand, plan for, and convey project needs and scope of work.</li>
<li>Mentor and train other members of the animation team.</li>
<li>Work with Animation Supervisor to drive initiatives forward, leading small groups as a creative and organizational leader.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Requirements/Education:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Expert knowledge of Autodesk Maya, and animation and motion capture workflows.</li>
<li>The ability to communicate effectively one-on-one with all team members and within group settings.</li>
<li>Excellent time management skills, with the ability to break down tasks and assignments and prioritize them into workable pieces on a daily, weekly, and project length basis. </li>
<li>Work independently and conscientiously with minimal supervision.</li>
<li>At least 6 years of game art production or film related experience.</li>
<li>One or two years of post-high school education or training.</li>
<li>Passion for games and interest in game design.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Bonus Qualifications:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Experience working with a game engine, specifically regarding implementation of animation.</li>
<li>Experience with Autodesk MotionBuilder</li>
<li>Leadership experience in game development.</li>
</ul>
 
#LI-DL2
 

 <div>Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or membership in any other legally protected category.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
We sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and we thank you for your interest in PlayStation.
PRIVACY NOTICE TO SIE LLC’S JOB APPLICANTS
This Privacy Notice explains what personal information we at Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC collect from you, and why we collect it and use it. This Notice covers our practices regarding the personal information of all applicants to our job positions. Please review it carefully.
Categories of personal information we collect from you
We collect personal information about you throughout the recruiting process, in particular the following categories. Generally, we obtain this information through our Recruiting Team:
A. Identification and contact information
<ol>
<li>
<ol>
<li>Direct identifiers such as your first and last name.</li>
<li>Indirect identifiers such as a government ID, your Social Security, work permit or passport #.</li>
<li>Contact information such as your email address, mailing address, telephone number.</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
B. Other information about you or that can be associated with you such as:
<ol>
<li>Sensitive/Protected Data. During the recruitment process, you may (voluntarily) provide us with your ethnicity, gender, military service information, or physical or mental health information, as well as your national origin and citizenship.</li>
<li>Professional or job position-related information, including your past professional experience, references; background verification; talent management and assessment; information regarding any conflicts of interests; and the terms and conditions of your job offer.</li>
<li>Non-public education information, including information about your education records, such as grades and transcripts.</li>
</ol></div>

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