Sony Interactive Entertainment is hiring: Senior Technical Gameplay Animator in
Sony Interactive Entertainment, Santa Monica, CA, United States
Hybrid / onsite position.
What you will do:
Facilitate the creation and implementation of tools and techniques that allow the building of complex and high-quality animation systems
Innovate and streamline animation pipeline processes and workflows
Collaborate with the Animation, Design, and Engineering teams to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve in-game animation implementation issues and animation-related technical challenges
Create high quality animation content supporting the newly developed behaviors and systems and implement it in engine
Work with the animation leadership on defining and maintaining the style and quality bar of the in-game animation
Take ownership of challenging projects and provide innovative solutions, including mentoring team members and creating documentation
Contribute to the strategic development of internal technologies and artistic processes
What skills you will use:
5+ years of industry experience in technical animation for games
Proficiency in Python, C#, C++ or other programming languages is required
Full understanding of in-game animation tools like state machines, blend trees, IK solvers, etc.
Expertise with mocap and keyframe based digital content creation pipelines built on Maya or Motionbuilder
Proven track record of creating visually stunning animations for diverse game genres
Proactively contributes to the progress of the team and the project
The estimated USA base pay range for this zone (Los Angeles area) is
$126,400 — $227,000 USD . This role may be eligible for additional compensation packages that includes annual bonus and other incentive plans.
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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What you will do:
Facilitate the creation and implementation of tools and techniques that allow the building of complex and high-quality animation systems
Innovate and streamline animation pipeline processes and workflows
Collaborate with the Animation, Design, and Engineering teams to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve in-game animation implementation issues and animation-related technical challenges
Create high quality animation content supporting the newly developed behaviors and systems and implement it in engine
Work with the animation leadership on defining and maintaining the style and quality bar of the in-game animation
Take ownership of challenging projects and provide innovative solutions, including mentoring team members and creating documentation
Contribute to the strategic development of internal technologies and artistic processes
What skills you will use:
5+ years of industry experience in technical animation for games
Proficiency in Python, C#, C++ or other programming languages is required
Full understanding of in-game animation tools like state machines, blend trees, IK solvers, etc.
Expertise with mocap and keyframe based digital content creation pipelines built on Maya or Motionbuilder
Proven track record of creating visually stunning animations for diverse game genres
Proactively contributes to the progress of the team and the project
The estimated USA base pay range for this zone (Los Angeles area) is
$126,400 — $227,000 USD . This role may be eligible for additional compensation packages that includes annual bonus and other incentive plans.
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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