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 Corporation.
Scope of Work
- Review milestone plans with the developer and XDEV leadership, with particular focus on deliverables, resourcing, budget and schedule
- Review milestones as they delivered throughout production. Your familiarity with the game design and knowledge of similar or competitive games will help you to provide the developer with insightful written feedback and direction necessary to deliver a AAA game
- Work with colleagues to provide regular status updates for PlayStation leadership. You will gain deep knowledge of the production process and may become responsible for certain aspects of these updates as your responsibility and ownership increase
- Build a strong collaborative relationship with the development team
- Engage in day-to-day communication with the development team and multiple PlayStation Studios support teams including QA, localisation and User Research
- Help track project costs accurately including milestone payments, outsourcing and support costs
- Preparing test schedule and criteria for User Testing and a willingness to attend play sessions
- Contribute to marketing strategies by preparing assets/materials to promote the game
- Develop a deep understanding of PlayStation tools, technologies and production processes
- Evangelise XDEV awareness and best practices with global development teams and cross-regional partners
Desirable Qualities & Experience
- An open communicator, you are respectful of others and an active listener
- An innovator who is creative and curious. You have a thirst to understand and know more, and a desire to encourage this amongst those around you
- A collaborator who shares plans, you welcome the perspective of others
- Inclusive and self-aware, you are sensitive to how your actions can impact the team
- You are pro-active, can multi-task and prioritise your workload in a fast-paced environment
- You have knowledge of the game development processes including knowledge of agile production methods and tools including Jira
- You have a passion for game development with a deep understanding of core game mechanics to which you can speak enthusiastically
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office including Microsoft PowerPoint
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.
