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Senior Animator

Sony Interactive Entertainment
United States
Sep 06, 2025

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Senior Animator (Contract)

PlayStation Studios Visual Arts.

We provide world-class content, development, and services to PlayStation Studios and accommodate remote positions. Our team is always at the cutting edge of technology and partners with the industry's best minds and companies.

We are looking for an Animator who is proficient in all aspects of high-quality animation. This person needs to be organized, focused, self-motivated, and thoughtful in all interactions.

Responsibilities:

Adapt to multiple processes, workflows, toolsets, and styles for keyframe and motion capture production

Create AAA quality animation according to the direction of supervisors and leads while adhering to metric and schedule

Effectively communicate with supervisors, management, production, and staff daily

Address feedback and notes on all work to the best of their ability

Block out and present concept ideas to leads and supervisors

Communicate technical issues to leads

Be present with all renders and notes prepared for all reviews

Create video reference to supplement assignments where necessary

Understand all animation tools being used on the project - both internally and client-developed

Identify potential risks to delivery timelines

Qualifications:



  • Animation experience in the entertainment industry
  • Working knowledge of Maya
  • Eye for character animation movement and aesthetic
  • Flexibility to handle changes in direction, yet work within defined procedures


Desired Qualifications:



  • Understanding of Motion Builder
  • Knowledge of pipelines, workflows, and toolsets used in key frame and motion capture animation
  • Familiarity with AAA facial animation workflows
  • Experience with FACS based rigs
  • Has worked directly in game-engine builds or devkits
  • Comfortable working in a global team environment


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Please note that the individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. Click hereto learn more.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.
$55 $60 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, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

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