Character Artist

Naughty Dog-posted 10 months ago
$85,000 - $135,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Santa Monica, CA
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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. Currently, we’re busy at the kennel working on Intergalactic: 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.

  • Perform sculpting/modeling different outfits, people and animals as needed for a realistic world setting
  • Texture for clothing with an emphasis on wear including grime, giving each asset a backstory through damage and dirt
  • Texture for skin including sub surface scattering, discoloration, imperfections, etc
  • Conduct Retopology and efficient UV layout
  • Create hair cards/fur and setting up shaders
  • Work with other departments such as Concept art, shading, and rigging to develop a high quality production pipeline
  • Two (2) years of experience in job offered, or in a related occupation
  • Experience working on AAA titles as a character artist
  • Knowledge of clothing folds, and human anatomy
  • Understanding of game production pipeline
  • Ability to create clothing assets which feel 'lived in' through texturing (demonstrating color fades, tears, grime, etc.)
  • Ability to make skin feel natural by applying color variations that show veins, discoloration, imperfections, etc.
  • Relevant software proficiencies: Zbrush, Maya, Substance Painter, Photoshop
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness program
  • Employee discounts for Sony products
  • Bonus package eligibility
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