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Why PlayStation? 

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognised as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®VR2, PlayStation®Plus, PlayStation™Now, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.

Role Overview:

As a Senior 3D Designer & Product Visualiser, you will play a pivotal role in the design and creation of high end imagery to promote PlayStation products, as well as conceptualizing and producing high-quality 3D animations, and video content for a wide variety of PlayStation hardware projects.  You’ll collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, including designers, producers, and creative directors, to deliver engaging visuals that align with our brand strategies.

You’ll be responsible for delivering high end visuals, under the guidance of our Creative Direction team, and ensuring that our work continues to set creative standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Model Prep: Preparing a range of 3D models from the product design team (this may include CAD data) to ensure they are ready to use in our pipeline, which is C4D and Redshift
• CAD pipeline: Converting and optimising CAD data for static and video render pipelines
  (this may include retopo when required)
• Imagery Creation: Using prepared 3D assets, and working closely with our Creative Director, to compose, light and render world class imagery to be used on PlayStation hardware packaging and for promotional purposes.
• Creative Development: Conceptualize, storyboard, and execute motion design projects, delivering innovative and visually striking content.
• Production: Animate and edit motion graphics, videos, and 2D/3D assets for various platforms, including web, social media, and broadcast.
• Collaboration: Work closely with producers, creative teams, and clients to ensure the vision is realized and projects are delivered on time.
• Brand Consistency: Maintain brand guidelines and ensure visual consistency across all deliverables.
• Innovation: Stay current with design trends, tools, and techniques, and incorporate fresh ideas into the team's workflow.

Qualifications: 

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in 3D and motion design, animation, or a related field, preferably in an agency or fast-paced environment.

• Product Imagery: Skilled designer with proven experience in creating dramatic and engaging product imagery.
• Lighting: Highly skilled and proven experience in lighting to reveal the form of a product.

• Technical Skills:
• Expert proficiency in Cinema 4D, Redshift and Adobe After Effects.
• Good working knowledge of Premiere Pro, Illustrator and Photoshop
  Other 3D software is a plus.
• Familiarity with audio editing, motion tracking, and compositing techniques.
• Portfolio: A strong portfolio showcasing a range of key visuals, static CG artwork, motion design work, including 2D and 3D animation.
• Creativity: A keen eye for detail, typography, color, and composition, with the ability to translate complex ideas into compelling visuals.
• Project Management: Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Team Player: Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus opportunity
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Scheme
• 25 days holiday per year
• On Site Gym
• Subsidised Café
• Free soft drinks
• On site bar
• Access to cycle garage and showers

Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks.

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