Junior Designer (6 Month Contract) at Sonyinteractiveentertainmentglobal

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 Group Corporation. Location: London / Hybrid Duration: 6 months Day Rate: £200 – £225 per day Engagement Method: Umbrella/PAYE Role Overview: We’re 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 career or fresh out of graduating to develop their craft while contributing to high-profile PlayStation experiences across digital platforms. You’ll 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, you’ll help bring ideas to life while building your skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. What you'll 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 we're looking for: • A portfolio demonstrating strong foundational design skills and creative thinking • Understanding of design principles for web including layout, typography, composition and user journeys. • Familiarity with design tools such as Figma, Adobe 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. Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights. 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.