[Remote] Senior Cinematic Animator

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sony Interactive Entertainment is the company behind the PlayStation brand, known for its innovation and excellence in the gaming industry. The Senior Cinematic Animator will be responsible for creating high-quality in-game cinematics, driving the cinematic process from script interpretation to final implementation in the game engine.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality cinematic animation content using both motion capture and hand-key techniques, ensuring alignment with schedule and performance benchmarks
• Collaborate closely with Animation Directors and Lead Animators to design cinematics that reflect the game's vision and adhere to its unique cinematography style
• Contribute to setting and maintaining performance standards and work in tandem with other departments to ensure seamless integration of cinematics into the game engine
• Refine and enhance character performances, focusing on both body and facial animation, to create lifelike and engaging scenes
• Participate actively in cinematic team feedback sessions, presenting work and incorporating constructive critique
• Demonstrate a strong grasp of animation and camera principles essential for crafting a realistic and immersive cinematic experience
• Utilize project management tools such as Jira and Flow to effectively track progress and manage workload
• Communicate efficiently with the Animation Director and Project Management to report on progress, addressing potential roadblocks to ensure timely delivery of tasks
• Perform additional related responsibilities as assigned to support the animation team's goals and objectives

Skills

• Develop high-quality cinematic animation content using both motion capture and hand-key techniques, ensuring alignment with schedule and performance benchmarks
• Collaborate closely with Animation Directors and Lead Animators to design cinematics that reflect the game's vision and adhere to its unique cinematography style
• Contribute to setting and maintaining performance standards and work in tandem with other departments to ensure seamless integration of cinematics into the game engine
• Refine and enhance character performances, focusing on both body and facial animation, to create lifelike and engaging scenes
• Participate actively in cinematic team feedback sessions, presenting work and incorporating constructive critique
• Demonstrate a strong grasp of animation and camera principles essential for crafting a realistic and immersive cinematic experience
• Utilize project management tools such as Jira and Flow to effectively track progress and manage workload
• Communicate efficiently with the Animation Director and Project Management to report on progress, addressing potential roadblocks to ensure timely delivery of tasks
• Perform additional related responsibilities as assigned to support the animation team's goals and objectives

Company Overview

• Sony is a multinational conglomerate producing electronics, entertainment content, and gaming products, including PlayStation. It was founded in 1993, and is headquartered in San Mateo, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.sie.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship

• Sony Interactive Entertainment has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 114 in 2026, 279 in 2025, 252 in 2024, 200 in 2023, 279 in 2022, 210 in 2021, 213 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.