Senior Technical Gameplay Animator
Naughty DogSanta Monica, California, United States
Posted September 9, 2025
126400 - 227500 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Naughty Dog is a renowned game development studio with over four decades of experience creating critically acclaimed titles like The Last of Us. Specializing in immersive storytelling and groundbreaking gameplay, the company pushes technological boundaries and values diverse creativity. Currently working on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, Naughty Dog seeks talented individuals to join its innovative team.
Job Description
Naughty Dog is seeking a Senior Technical Gameplay Animator to help build and implement complex animation systems for their new releases. This role involves collaboration with design and engineering teams, creating high-quality content, and contributing to the overall success of the studio. The studio offers cutting-edge technology and a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Requirements
- 5+ years of industry experience in technical animation for games
- Proficiency in Python, C#, C++ or other programming languages
- Full understanding of in-game animation tools like state machines, blend trees, IK solvers, etc.
- Expertise with mocap and keyframe based digital content creation pipelines built on Maya or Motionbuilder
- Proven track record of creating visually stunning animations for diverse game genres
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Wellness program
- Employee discounts
