Lead Narrative Animator
2 weeks ago
We're seeking a talented Lead Narrative Animator to join our award-winning Animation team at PlayStation Global. As a key member of our creative team, you'll partner with Animation Leads, the Animation Director, and other stakeholders to define and execute the visual storytelling of our exciting new project.
About the Role:
- Collaborate with the Animation Director and other Animation Leads to establish and realize the vision for animation at the studio.
- Lead and mentor an experienced team of animators, providing guidance and feedback on their work, and upholding the studio's commitment to high standards.
- Unify feedback and creative direction from stakeholders and translate it into actionable plans for the team.
- Ensure that the animation team's deliverables are of the highest possible quality, achieve the project's creative goals, and are technically performant.
- Partner with Producers and Leads to define clear targets, prioritize tasks, and guide the project's execution plans.
- Collaborate with engineers and technical artists to identify potential improvements to animation pipelines and processes, and partner with stakeholders across departments to drive progress.
- Assist in the planning, preparation, and execution of motion capture performance sessions.
- Demonstrate a daily commitment to nurturing a positive and inclusive team culture.
Requirements:
- 5+ years working in AAA game development with successfully shipped titles.
- 2+ years leading animation teams.
- Expert understanding of the fundamental tools of visual storytelling via animation, staging, performance, and cinematography.
- Experience with both keyframe and motion capture animation techniques.
- Strong creative sensibilities and an ability to communicate clear visual goals to colleagues across disciplines and experience levels.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a demonstrated ability to identify issues and manage them to successful resolutions.
- Expert in Maya with strong technical capability in animation pipelines.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience working with MotionBuilder and Shotgrid.
- Strong understanding of cinematography.
- Experience working with actors and/or motion capture and performance capture.
- Familiarity with multiple game engines and pipelines.
What We Offer:
- A competitive salary range of $148,400-$222,600 USD.
- A top-tier benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program, and coveted employee discounts for Sony products.
- A bonus package.
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 color, 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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