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アニメーター/Animator

Siei

Japan, Tokyo (JPN-Tokyo-Shibaura Crystal Shinagawa Konan) Remote permanent

Posted: March 16, 2026

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Quick Summary

We're looking for a talented animator to join our team in Tokyo, Japan and work on creating engaging PlayStation content.

Job Description

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, 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 Group Corporation.

役職名:

アニメーター

経験レベル:

ミドルからシニア。 

雇用形態:
契約社員またはフリーランス
フルタイム (1日8時間)

上長:

リードアニメーター

Studio及び部署:

PlayStation Studios Team ASOBI / アニメーションチーム

勤務地:
東京エリア(契約社員の場合、最初の6か月間はオンサイト勤務が必要です。フリーランスの場合はリモートワーク可)

役割概要:

Team ASOBIでは、才能と情熱を持ったアニメーターを募集しています。

本ポジションでは、ゲーム内に登場するカートゥーン調およびメカニカルなキャラクター、プロップ、小道具、乗り物など、幅広いアニメーション制作をご担当いただきます。

責任:

• 高品質な手付けアニメーションを作成すること

• キャラクターに創造性とユーモアをもたらすこと

• アニメーションスタイルを理解し、素早く適応すること

• プログラマーと協力して、エンジン内でキャラクターの動作を実装すること

• アニメーション制作のための社内ツールとパイプラインを学ぶこと

• スケジュールを管理し、期日通りに納品すること

必要スキル

• ゲーム、長編映画、VFXの制作経験

• Mayaに関する深い知識

• 手付けアニメーションの高い能力。

• 素早く行動し、効率的であること

• フィードバック/やり直しに対する前向きな姿勢

• 高いタイムマネジメントスキル

• スキルとスピードの向上に積極的であること

• 前向きな姿勢と優れたコミュニケーションスキルを備えたチームプレイ

• 英語の学習意欲のある方を歓迎(英会話レッスンを受講可能)

Job title:

Animator

Experience Level:

Mid to Senior.

Employment type:
Fixed-term contract or Freelance

Full-time (8 hours per day)

Reporting to:
Animation Director

Studio & Department:

PlayStation Studios Team ASOBI / Animation Team

Location:
Tokyo area (Onsite work is required for the first 6 months for fixed-term contracts. Remote work is available for freelancers.)

Role overview:

Team ASOBI is looking for talented, passionate animators to join their team.

Your role will be to animate a wide range of cartoony and mechanical characters, props and vehicles used in game.

Responsibilities:

• Create high quality hand-keyed animation.

• Bring creativity and humor to characters.

• Understand and quickly adapt to 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.

 Skills required

• 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 positive attitude and great communication skills.

• Basic Japanese language skill is required alongside desire to improve (lessons will be provided and paid for).

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

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