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Game Designer, Technical (Contingent)
United States, Santa Monica, CA · Mid · Contract
No sponsorship$57k-$65kDetected 12 days ago
C++C#Communication
About the role
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Collaborating closely with lead designers and directors to effectively act on feedback and quickly iterate.
- 2+ years of industry experience in Technical Design for games
- Enemy & boss design
- 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.
Requirements
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this 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.
- Communicating with animation, programming, and art departments to effectively produce the assets and code support required for the areas you're owning.
Skills
- Strong programming ability (Computer Science undergraduate degree
- preferred)
- Understanding of narrative principles and how to convey emotion through gameplay
- Proficiency in 3D math
- Fluent in C++, C#, Lua, or other text-based scripting language
- Self-starter with excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Experience developing third-person action games
- Experience making improvements to tools and workflows
- Experience with the following areas of design
- Behavior Trees
- Melee
- Combat Systems
Compensation
- 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.
- The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.
Benefits
- In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision.
Company info
- The Heretic Prophet, and The Last of Us Part II Remastered for PC and we'd love to find talented individuals to join us.
- 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.
- We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees, and embrace diversity.
Equal opportunity
- Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position.
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