About the role
Position Details
- Employment Type: Temporary engagement through staffing partner Yoh Enterprise Solutions
- Location: Hybrid / onsite position based at the studio in Santa Monica, CA
- Authorization Requirement: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States
About Us
For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part II Remastered as well as a current generation remake of The Last of Us Part I for the PS5. The Last of Us Part I and Part II are now available for the first time on PC. Currently, the studio is busy working on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.
Naughty Dog games have long been lauded for their evocative, character-driven stories and attention to detail. The studio is committed to innovation and has curated some of the top creative and technically innovative minds in the industry, welcoming diverse candidates whose cultural and life experiences contribute to the overall well-being and success of the studio.
Role Overview
Are you ready to get your start in the animation production process of a cutting edge AAA title? The animation team behind The Last of Us Part II could use your assistance.
The studio is looking for an eager individual that will help assist the animation team with removing blocks from their path forward. The demands of such a complex project come with a lot of steps both big and small as part of the animation process. Help is needed to remove as many steps as possible to allow the team to focus on maintaining the highest visual quality.
What You Will Do
- Prepare scenes and assets for animation and audio teams
- Work closely with animators to ensure standards of quality are met
- Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed
What Skills You Will Use
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to the studio pipeline
- Some experience with Maya or equivalent 3D animation software
- Organized and methodical
- Proactive communicator
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently
- Trustworthy and dependable with a positive can-do attitude
- Experience working in a team environment
- Production experience a plus
- Must be able to provide a demo reel or examples of work (Online preferred), a detailed breakdown of your contributions to each project, and an accompanying resume
As part of the Naughty Dog application process, candidates may be asked to complete an art test.
Compensation and Benefits
- Estimated Base Pay Range: $37.16 - $46.44 USD hourly rate
- Factors in Pay Range: Individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors including knowledge, skills, experience, and location
- Benefits Offerings: Eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision