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Naughty Dog · 1 day ago

Associate Game Designer (Technical) (Contingent)

positionUnited States, Santa Monica, CA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$37/hr - $57/hr

Naughty Dog is a renowned game development studio known for its critically acclaimed titles. The Associate Game Designer (Technical) will be responsible for prototyping gameplay and collaborating across departments to bring high-quality game experiences to life.

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Responsibilities

Prototyping, implementing, and owning gameplay scenarios, narrative sequences, interactive objects, and AI behaviors
Collaborating with the Design team to conceptualize, prototype, implement, tune, and balance gameplay 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
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed

Qualification

Programming abilityC++C#Lua3D mathGame designBehavior TreesCombat SystemsCharacter animationEnemy & boss designCommunication skillsTeamwork skillsSelf-starter

Required

Ability to work hybrid from our Santa Monica, CA based studio is required
Significant programming ability
Knowledge of 3D math
Experience with C++, C#, Lua, or other scripting language
Broad understanding of gaming landscape
Self-starter with excellent communication and teamwork skills
Willingness to take design direction when offered, brainstorm, iterate and come up with fun and creative solutions

Preferred

Computer Science undergraduate degree preferred
Experience developing third-person action games
Experience with 3D level editors
Understanding of narrative principles, and conveying emotion through gameplay
Experience with the following areas of design: Behavior Trees, Melee, Combat Systems, Character animation, Enemy & boss design

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision

Company

Naughty Dog

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Naughty Dog, a video game developer that produces games on PlayStation systems, including the Crash Bandicoot and Jak and Daxter franchises.
dateFounded in 1986
location
Santa Monica, California, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
http://www.naughtydog.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2001-01-22Acquired

Leadership Team

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Rafael Grassetti
Art Director
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