Junior Designer (6 Month Contract)
Job Summary
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 wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.
Location: London / Hybrid
Duration: 6 months
Day Rate: 200 225 per day
Engagement Method: Umbrella/PAYE
Role Overview:
Were looking for a Junior Designer to join our Creative Services team for an initial 6-month period. Please note this role has been assessed as Inside IR35 and payment will be processed via PAYE or an umbrella company through our third-party partner.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone early in their careeror fresh out of graduatingto develop their craft while contributing to high-profile PlayStation experiences across digital platforms.
Youll support the creation of engaging high-quality design work across a range of touchpoints including PlayStation Store web email and campaign assets. Working closely with designers producers and cross-functional partners youll help bring ideas to life while building your skills in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
What youll be doing:
- Supporting the design and production of creative assets across digital platforms
- Applying brand guidelines to ensure consistency across all outputs
- Collaborating with designers and stakeholders to deliver high-quality work
- Assisting in the adaptation and localisation of global campaigns
- Contributing ideas and creative input during team discussions and reviews
- Managing your time effectively to meet deadlines and priorities
- Learning and developing your skills across tools processes and creative thinking
What were looking for:
- A portfolio demonstrating strong foundational design skills and creative thinking
- Understanding of design principlesfor webincluding layout typography compositionand user journeys.
- Familiarity with design tools such asFigmaAdobe Creative Suite (Photoshop Illustrator etc.)
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
- Good communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to take feedback on board and iterate on work
- Passion for gaming entertainment or digital experiences
Desirable:
- Basic motion or animation skills (e.g. After Effects)
- Understanding of digital marketing channels (web email social)
- Experience working on briefs or projects in a team environment
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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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.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Explore the new generation PlayStation 4 and PS5 consoles - experience immersive gaming with thousands of hit games in every genre to rewrite the rules for what a PlayStation console can do.