Senior Cinematic Animator

Summary
Responsible for creating high-quality in‑game cinematics that meet the visual and performance standards established by the Animation Director. This role involves driving the cinematic process from script interpretation and scene layout through final implementation in the game engine.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Develop high‑quality cinematic animation content using both motion capture and hand‑key techniques, ensuring alignment with schedule and performance benchmarks.

Collaborate closely with Animation Directors and Lead Animators to design cinematics that reflect the game's vision and adhere to its unique cinematography style.

Contribute to setting and maintaining performance standards and work in tandem with other departments to ensure seamless integration of cinematics into the game engine.

Refine and enhance character performances, focusing on both body and facial animation, to create lifelike and engaging scenes.

Participate actively in cinematic team feedback sessions, presenting work and incorporating constructive critique.

Demonstrate a strong grasp of animation and camera principles essential for crafting a realistic and immersive cinematic experience.

Utilize project management tools such as Jira and Flow to effectively track progress and manage workload.

Communicate efficiently with the Animation Director and Project Management to report on progress, addressing potential roadblocks to ensure timely delivery of tasks.

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.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation
At SIE, working with our partners, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. The estimated base pay range for this role is an hourly rate: $76.92 - $86.06 USD. This role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision.

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.

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

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