Animator

About This Role

Animators who are talented and passionate will find their place in Team ASOBI, where they will animate a wide range of cartoony and mechanical characters, props, and vehicles for use in games.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality hand-keyed animation
• Bring creativity and humor to characters
• Understand and quickly adapt to the given animation style
• Work with programmers to implement character behaviors in-engine
• Learn in-house tools and pipeline for animation production
• Manage your schedule and deliver on time

Requirements

• Production experience in Games, Feature Film, or VFX
• In-depth knowledge of Maya
• Strong ability in hand-keyed animation
• Fast and efficient with your time
• Positive attitude to feedback/rework
• Strong time management skills
• Proactive in improving your skills and speed
• Team player with a positive attitude and great communication skills
• Basic Japanese language skill is required alongside a desire to improve (lessons will be provided and paid for)

Important Details

• Experience level: Mid to Senior
• Employment type: fixed-term contract or freelance
• Schedule: full-time (8 hours per day)
• Reporting to: Animation Director
• Studio & Department: PlayStation Studios Team ASOBI / Animation Team
• Locations: Tokyo area (onsite work is required for the first 6 months for fixed-term contracts; remote work is available for freelancers)

About the Company

PlayStation is a global leader in entertainment, producing the PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, and acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.