Game Designer, Technical (Contingent)

Naughty Dog•Santa Monica, CA

9d•$57 - $65•Hybrid

About The 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. 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. 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.

Requirements

2+ years of industry experience in Technical Design for games
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

Nice To Haves

Experience developing third-person action games
Experience making improvements to tools and workflows
Experience with Behavior Trees
Experience with Melee
Experience with Combat Systems
Experience with Enemy & boss design

Responsibilities

Prototyping, implementing, and owning gameplay scenarios, narrative sequences, interactive objects, AI behaviors, and other 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.
Collaborating closely with lead designers and directors to effectively act on feedback and quickly iterate.