Animation Assistant

Naughty Dog•Santa Monica, CA
•Hybrid

About The Position

Naughty Dog is seeking an eager Animation Assistant to support the animation team on a complex AAA game project. The role helps remove steps and obstacles from the animation process so the team can focus on maintaining high visual quality. This is a temporary engagement through staffing partner Yoh Enterprise Solutions, based at the studio in Santa Monica, California, in a hybrid / onsite arrangement. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants may be asked to complete an art test and must provide a demo reel or examples of work, preferably online, with a detailed breakdown of their contributions to each project and an accompanying resume.

Requirements

  • Ability to learn quickly and adapt to the pipeline.
  • Some experience with Maya or equivalent 3D animation software.
  • Organized and methodical approach to work.
  • Proactive communication skills.
  • Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
  • Trustworthy and dependable, with a positive “can do” attitude.
  • Experience working in a team environment.
  • Provide a demo reel or examples of work, preferably online, with a detailed breakdown of contributions to each project and an accompanying resume.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

  • Production experience.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare scenes and assets for animation and audio teams.
  • Work closely with animators to ensure standards of quality are met.
  • Take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
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