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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 work-back schedules. Maintain adherence to key milestones and provide project updates to cross-functional partners.
- Creative Concept Development: Develop and/or translate creative vision into detailed, production-ready designs with high-quality 2D and 3D renderings that communicate design intent effectively. Develop story-driven 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 forward-thinking.
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: minimum of 3 years in CMF, product design, or a related field, ideally within a high-growth, consumer-focused industry
- Advanced knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite
Core Competencies:
- Adaptable, resilient, and comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, with a high tolerance for ambiguity.
- Strong project management skills with proven success in creating and managing work-back 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 on-site.
Bonus
- Bi-lingual Japanese
- UI design
- PlayStation fan
- Gamer
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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.
$118,600—$177,800 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.
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What We Do
PlayStation has been at the forefront of interactive and digital entertainment since the debut of our first console in 1994. Our products delight millions across the world through incredible games, cutting edge experiences and access to many types of media.
This commitment to amazing our fans is at the core of who we are and one we share with Sony Corporation, internationally known as a leader in music, movies and consumer electronics.
We can only achieve this goal by welcoming talented people and empowering them to do their best work. From game developers to data scientists, software engineers to cybersecurity experts, marketing to accounting and finance professionals, we’re always looking for talented people who share a passion for creating and our commitment to delivering amazement.
