CMF & Customization Associate Designer at PlayStation Global

San Mateo, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Dec, 25

Salary

143600.0

Posted On

01 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Photoshop, 3D Visualization, Keyshot, Color Correction, Sample Reviews, File Management, CAD Adjustments, Vector Editing, Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Adaptability, Resilience

Industry

Entertainment Providers

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. CMF & Customization Associate Designer San Mateo, CA (hybrid) Role Overview: The CMF & Customization Associate Designer supports the CMF team by assisting in the creation and refinement of Limited Edition designs, handling essential design tasks, and ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards. This role focuses on developing foundational CMF skills and technical support, contributing to high-quality design production while building a deeper understanding of CMF processes and techniques in a highly collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities: Design Assistance: Collaborate with the Lead Designer to execute design tasks, including initial color correction, sample reviews, and preparing production files that adhere to brand standards and technical guidelines. Production-Ready Materials: Support asset preparation for final production, assisting with CAD adjustments, vector editing, and file management. Ensure production files meet technical requirements. Sample Review & Feedback: Assist in documenting and organizing feedback on product samples, helping evaluate colors, textures, and finishes against design expectations. Work-Back Scheduling Support: Contribute to the development and maintenance of work-back schedules, tracking deadlines and supporting project milestones to ensure timely delivery. Process Documentation: Maintain accurate records of design iterations, sample reviews, and production-ready files. Help organize CMF documentation and sample catalogs for team-wide consistency and accessibility. Tool Proficiency: Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite, focusing on Illustrator, Photoshop, and proficiency in 3D visualization tools like Keyshot. Qualifications: Education: BA or BS in Fine Arts or Design preferred, or completion of a 2-year Technical College program in a design discipline, or equivalent experience. Experience: 1-3 years in CMF, graphic design, or a related area. Exposure to product design or design internships preferred. PlayStation fan a plus Core Competencies: Eager to learn in a high-growth, fast-paced environment, with adaptability and resilience. Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to multitask across various projects and categories. Collaboration: Able to thrive in a collaborative team environment, working closely with creative and technical partners across projects. Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights. At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more. The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below. $95,800—$143,600 USD 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, maternity or parental status, 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.

Responsibilities

The CMF & Customization Associate Designer assists in the creation and refinement of Limited Edition designs while ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards. This role involves collaborating with the Lead Designer on various design tasks and maintaining accurate records of design iterations and sample reviews.