Senior Animator

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, 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 Corporation.

Recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is responsible for the PlayStation® brand and family of products and services. PlayStation has delivered innovation to the market since the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994. The PlayStation family of products and services include PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Vita, PlayStation®3, PlayStation®Store, PlayStation®Plus, PlayStation™Video, PlayStation™Music, PlayStation™Now, PlayStation™Vue, PlayStation®Original and acclaimed PlayStation software titles from SIE Worldwide Studios. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, SIE is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation and has global functions and regional headquarters in California, London and Tokyo. 

Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC seeks a Senior Animator in San Diego, CA to develop graphics and layouts for delivering quality animation. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Animation or related field or equivalent, and at least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience creating in-game and pre-rendered animation, working within the aesthetics, toolset, and workflow for Keyframe and Motion Capture production. Prior experience must include at least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience creating body and facial animation for human characters, creatures, vehicles, props, and other assets to be integrated into in-game engines and cinematic sequences; creating designs, concepts, and sample layouts, using layout principles and aesthetic design concepts; generating images and animation utilizing computer software including Maya and Motion Builder; and, utilizing animation tools including AnimTools, Anim Snap, Animatium, and  Maya for various projects. Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policies. Send resumes to SIE-Job-Postings@sony.com & indicate job code [DB6852086]. Sony is an EOE.

At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.

Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. 

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

 

Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.$107,640—$143,300 USD

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 or maternity, 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.