PlayStation is hiring: Visual Communications Designer United States, San Mateo,

Overview

PlayStation isnt just the Best Place to Play its also the Best Place to Work. Today, were recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, 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.

Visual Communications Designer

San Mateo, CA (hybrid) US remote considered (must work west coast hours)

In this role, youll work closely with Product Leaders to create impactful presentations that communicate with clarity and creativity to PlayStation Executive leadership and beyond. Were looking for someone who brings strong design instincts along with the drive, adaptability, and storytelling skills to simplify complex ideas and keep audiences engaged.

Key Responsibilities

• Create compelling presentation material, assets, and videos for evangelizing the mission, goals, processes, and roadmaps of the product organization for PlayStation Product Management teams.
• Communicate design choices clearly, ensure that the narrative is presented effectively
• Manage timelines and priorities to ensure delivery deadlines can be met
• Collaborate with Product teams to create first-class presentation materials that resonate with their audiences
• Ability to understand the overall journey, purpose, and audience and translate that into a presentation that creates a captivating narrative
• Crafting ideas that turn complex and confusing into simple and understandable
• Ability to interpret the PlayStation brand and integrate into presentations, when appropriate
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with product and internal design teams
• Ability to collaborate with remote team members
• Responsible for proofing and editing your own work

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in a related field is required
• 5 years of experience with communication design, presentation, and design knowledge, ideally in-house at a Gaming, Entertainment or Technology company
• Proficient at using Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides
• Experience writing and editing copy for tone and consistency
• Basic project management skills
• Experience using industry-standard software, tools, and methodologies (Figma, Google Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Miro etc.)
• Clear, concise, and transparent communication style
• Action-oriented, pro-active, diligent, and flexible
• Strong attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in Gaming
• Knowledge of PlayStation platform and products
• Experience in video editing
• Experience in creating 3D asset
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and drive work forward independently
• Strong research and problem-solving skills, with resourcefulness in navigating ambiguity
• Proactive mindset, with the adaptability to thrive in changing circumstances
• Collaborative and resilient, able to balance self-direction with teamwork in a fast-paced environment

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At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each roles base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. This role may have a hybrid policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, experience, and location. The base pay range listed is an estimate and may vary.

The role is eligible for SIEs top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.

Estimated base pay range: $110,900 - $166,300 USD

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, religion, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership, or other legally protected status.

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

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