Game Designer, Technical (Contingent) Job at Naughty Dog, Santa Monica, CA

  • Naughty Dog
  • Santa Monica, CA

Job Description

Game Designer, Technical (Contingent)This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner, Yoh Enterprise Solutions. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position. This is a hybrid / onsite position.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. We're also proud to say that The Last of Us Part I is now available for the first time on PC.Naughty Dog games have long been lauded for their evocative, character-driven stories and attention to detail. We are committed to innovation within our games and as such have curated some of the top creative and technically innovative minds in the industry. We welcome diverse candidates and believe that a broad range of cultural and life experiences contribute to the overall well-being and success of the studio and the titles we craft together.What you will do:Prototyping, implementing, and owning gameplay scenarios, narrative sequences, interactive objects, AI behaviors, and other mechanics and systems.Communicating with animation, programming, and art departments to effectively produce the assets and code support required for the areas you're owning.Collaborating closely with lead designers and directors to effectively act on feedback and quickly iterate.What skills will you use:2+ years of industry experience in Technical Design for gamesStrong programming ability (Computer Science undergraduate degree preferred)Understanding of narrative principles and how to convey emotion through gameplayProficiency in 3D mathFluent in C++, C#, Lua, or other text-based scripting languageSelf-starter with excellent communication and teamwork skillsBonus SkillsExperience developing third-person action gamesExperience making improvements to tools and workflowsExperience with the following areas of design:Behavior TreesMeleeCombat SystemsEnemy & boss designSony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, 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.At SIE, working with our partners, 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 individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. Click here to learn more.The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.$56.70 - $65 USD

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