Staff Visual Product Designer in Bristol

Why Sony Interactive Entertainment? Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity. The role We are looking for a strong Software Development Manager to lead high-impact teams within the PlayStation SDK Developer CPU Toolchain department. This role is centred on people leadership and operational excellence, rather than hands-on technical ability. This role requires a balanced leader, someone who can manage high-performing teams, and have a solid understanding of development tools. You will be responsible for supporting and developing the team members, including setting goals and ambitions; supporting and mentoring team members across a range of career levels from graduate to staff software engineer. The role requires working with teams in multiple time zones and may require some travel through the year. What you’ll be doing Lead, mentor, and help develop a team of engineers, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. Define team member development and career path opportunities with team members and mentor them to achieve goals. Work together with other groups and teams across different time zones. Monitor and review team members' performance, deliver regular performance appraisals. Manage team capacity planning, hiring, onboarding and ensure effe