Senior Animator

Description

Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) markets the PlayStation® family of products and develops, publishes, markets, and distributes software for the PlayStation®Portable entertainment system, PlayStation®2 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems, for the North American market.

Based in Foster City, California, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. serves as headquarters for all North American operations and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Sony PlayStation: Senior Animator
Santa Monica, California

Join the God of War team!

Responsibilities:
• Implement the look and visual consistency of the game as defined by the Sr. Artist or Art Director.
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of 2D Art (texture painting) and 3D Art (modeling) tools, applications, and processes.
• Possess basic knowledge in 3D animation on studio selected software is desirable.
• Basic knowledge of 2D animation is advantageous.
• Carry out specified style determined by Art Director. Utilize traditional art training and knowledge of animation and computer graphics software to produce background art, animations, drawings, character designs, and story boards prescribed by management.
• Translate from concept art to 2D and 3D art while working within the constraints of the console.
• Develop good working relationships and participate in a great deal of collaboration with the Art Director and Artists with full availability for feedback on modeling issues, tools, and converters.
• Designs, composes, and renders graphic elements using commercial and in-house graphic editing tools. Educate in-house staff on new texture application issues and tools.
• Transmit all information, knowledge, and skills in a timely fashion to Senior Level art members.