Senior Gameplay Animator

Sony Interactive Entertainment
United States
Workplace: RemoteFull-timeFunction: Creative Production (Video/Audio/Photo)Skills: ["Communication","Collaboration","Independent problem-solving","Troubleshooting"]

Create high-quality gameplay animations for characters and gameplay moments, aligning with artistic direction and technical standards. Partner with Designers and Programmers to implement animations in-engine using Maya and Insomniac tools, troubleshoot integration issues, and incorporate motion-capture and hand-key animation. Work with the animation team and cross-functional disciplines to ensure cohesive execution across traversal, combat, camera cinematics, missions, and open-world sequences.

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Sony Interactive Entertainment
Sony Interactive Entertainment
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Senior Gameplay Animator

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Job Summary

Create high-quality gameplay animations for characters and gameplay moments, aligning with artistic direction and technical standards. Partner with Designers and Programmers to implement animations in-engine using Maya and Insomniac tools, troubleshoot integration issues, and incorporate motion-capture and hand-key animation. Work with the animation team and cross-functional disciplines to ensure cohesive execution across traversal, combat, camera cinematics, missions, and open-world sequences.
Location: United States
Workplace: Remote
Job Function: Creative Production (Video/Audio/Photo)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop high-quality gameplay animations for characters aligned with artistic direction and technical standards.
  • •Collaborate with Designers and Programmers to implement animations in-engine.
  • •Independently troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise during animation integration.
  • •Use motion capture data and hand key animation to create believable characters.
  • •Coordinate with animation and cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive execution and provide feedback.

Key Requirements

  • •Advanced knowledge of Maya and game animation workflows for gameplay characters.
  • •Ability to implement animations in engine using expert skills in Maya and proprietary engine tools.
  • •Experience using motion capture data and hand key animation to create believable characters.
  • •Knowledge of common state machine flow in a game engine.
  • •Ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve animation/integration issues.
Skills:CommunicationCollaborationIndependent problem-solvingTroubleshooting
Tech Stack:MayaInsomniac proprietary toolsMicrosoft Office SuiteMotionBuilderAdobe PremiereGame engine toolsState machine

Company Brief

Sony Interactive Entertainment
Develops and publishes PlayStation hardware, software, and digital services, operating the PlayStation platform and ecosystem for gaming, entertainment, and network services worldwide.
Industry: Gaming
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: San Mateo, United States
Founded: 1993
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