Production Manager

Job Description

Why PlayStation?

Production Manager

Division overview

The PlayStation Studios: Creative team is an award winning, global internal creative agency within PlayStation Studios. We endeavour to build a working environment where we can flourish and create industry leading work. Structured around 2 teams; Brand & Strategy and the Creative Studio, comprising of four core disciplines; Design & illustration, UI/UX, Motion & 3D, Film and Video. We deliver projects in collaboration with our game development and marketing/PR teams.

Role Overview

You will be developing and managing a fluid and talented online/app focused design team responsible to create bold and impactful work aligned with client's specs while delivering high volume content at a consistent cadence. Able to flex, rapidly expand and contract to meet demand.

Responsibilities
• Day-to-day management of the Malaysian Digital Design Team.
• Foster a creative, detail-focused, motivated and inclusive team.
• Develop and mentor the team to enhance skills and performance, as well as work ethics. Support and train where needed.
• Align the team with the wider PlayStation vision.
• Manage and scope new briefs with regional Production and Operations team, building strong working relationships with our partners.
• Support Production and Operations with resourcing.
• Work with the Operations team to help maintain a roster of external agencies and freelancers.
• Effective planning, production, and delivery of bold and impactful content, on time and to budget, whilst foreseeing and raising potential issues.
• Effective and efficient scheduling and resource management of multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ensure all output adheres to PlayStation Brand and Design guidelines.
• Ensure our content is both inclusive and accessible, exploring opportunities for growth in these areas.
• To challenge current methods and continually review technology to build efficient and effective processes and pipelines.
• Keep up to date with new tools, techniques, and practices in our industry.

Requirements:
• Minimum 5 years' experience working in the UI/UX-Design Industry
• Substantial experience in people management, able to build, shape and evolve a team.
• Ability to prioritise effectively in working on multiple projects.
• Fluent in UX/HCI design, prototyping, and accessibility.
• Fluent with Creative Cloud & Figma.
• Effective communication and presentation skills and the ability to collaborate with Partners.
• Demonstrates initiative, autonomy, and leadership of projects whilst involving the team.
• Well-organised and able to maintain high standards under pressure.
• Flexible and adaptable to fast-changing work environments whilst managing partner expectations.
• Detail-focused.
• Passionate about Games and how they are communicated to the public.
• Experience in Games would be an added advantage.

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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 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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-dy2mn0-18-218-161-96-42 in your application.