CMF Customization Designer
CMF Customization Designer
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$ 118600 - 177800
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Why PlayStation
PlayStation isnt just the Best Place to Play its also the Best Place to Work. Today were recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5 PlayStation4 PlayStationVR PlayStationPlus 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 whollyowned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.
CMF & Customization Designer
San Mateo CA (Remote considered Los Angeles area preferred)
Role Overview:
The Color Material Finish & Customization Designer plays a crucial role in leading the design and customization of Limited Edition products collaborating with Game Studios marketing and production teams. This position requires advanced technical expertise creativity and the ability to manage complex projects within a highly collaborative environment. The designer will ensure all designs align with brand and technical standards meet production timelines and maintain the highest standard of creativity and quality.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Leadership: Lead design projects from ideation to final production creating and managing comprehensive workback schedules. Maintain adherence to key milestones and provide project updates to crossfunctional partners.
- Creative Concept Development: Develop and/or translate creative vision into detailed productionready designs with highquality 2D and 3D renderings that communicate design intent effectively. Develop storydriven design concepts that align with brand and product identity.
- Sample & Production Oversight: Conduct detailed color and quality assessments on product samples providing actionable feedback on hardware parts color chips and renders. Work closely with internal teams and manufacturing partners to troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
- Technical Mastery: Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite with a focus on Illustrator Photoshop and InDesign along with proficiency in 3D visualization software (e.g. Keyshot and Adobe Substance). Expert in color correction vector manipulation and CAD handling.
- CMF Process Improvement: Develop and refine CMF workflows documenting and sharing best practices for efficiency and consistency within the team. Organize and maintain a catalog of color and sample documentation for knowledge retention.
- Stakeholder Communication: Lead presentations for partner and executive reviews clearly articulating the design narrative and responding effectively to feedback in a collaborative setting.
- Industry & Trend Insight: Maintain awareness of trends in color material and finish (CMF) applications integrating relevant insights into product development to keep designs innovative and forwardthinking.
Qualifications:
- Education: BA or BS in Fine Arts or Design preferred or completion of a 2year Technical College program in a design discipline or equivalent experience.
- Experience: minimum of 3 years in CMF product design or a related field ideally within a highgrowth consumerfocused industry
- Advanced knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite
Core Competencies:
- Adaptable resilient and comfortable in a fastpaced highgrowth environment with a high tolerance for ambiguity.
- Strong project management skills with proven success in creating and managing workback schedules.
- Advanced knowledge of color libraries color profiles and production processes with an eye for detail and precision.
- Communication and Collaboration: Skilled at working in a highly collaborative environment fostering strong partnerships and communicating across creative engineering marketing and production teams at all levels to drive project success.
- Travel: Willingness for occasional domestic and international travel to collaborate with internal and external partners and review samples onsite.
Bonus
- Bilingual Japanese
- UI design
- PlayStation fan
- Gamer
Please include a link to your online portfolio/website (no documents or shared folders) showcasing your relevant projects and achievements. Your portfolio should highlight your skills and experience as they relate to this role. Submissions without a portfolio will not be considered.
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At SIE we consider several factors when setting each roles 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 jobrelated factors which may include knowledge skills experience and location.
In addition this role is eligible for SIEs toptier 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. Clickhere to learn more.
The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.
$118600 $177800 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.
Employment Type
Full Time
