Cinematic Animator (contract)

PlayStation is seeking a Cinematic Animator for a 6-month contract. This role is within PlayStation Studios Visual Arts, which provides world-class content, development, and services to PlayStation Studios. The animator will be working remotely from any province in Canada.

The Cinematic Animator will be responsible for creating high-quality animations, adapting to various processes and workflows, and effectively communicating with supervisors and team members. The ideal candidate should be organized, focused, and self-motivated.

PlayStation values inclusivity and diversity, encouraging anyone with a passion for innovation, technology, and play to apply.

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

Requirements:

• 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

The role offers:

• Remote work opportunity
• Opportunity to work with a global team