Sr. VFX Artist

Naughty Dog•Santa Monica, CA

6d•$58 - $72•Hybrid

About The Position

Naughty Dog is seeking a Visual Effects Artist to join their team. This individual should be able to work with minimal input and feel comfortable working in a team environment. The ideal candidate has a background in VFX and a passion for video games. Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games for nearly 40 years, pushing the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. They are currently working on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet and are looking for talented individuals to join them. Naughty Dog games are known for their evocative, character-driven stories and attention to detail. The company is committed to innovation and welcomes diverse candidates, believing that a broad range of experiences contribute to the studio's success.

Requirements

Technical knowledge and artistic abilities working with sprite type particles and materials within a game engine or equivalent VFX experience on movies/tv/commercials that have aired
Ability to optimize effects such that they run/render efficiently AND look great
Strong sense of form, color, timing, and composition
Advanced problem solving techniques and patience to resolve the numerous hurdles that present themselves while working to achieve the highest quality effects
Natural tendency to take on a problem and to work with others until the problem is resolved
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position.

Nice To Haves

Python scripting
Houdini knowledge/experience

Responsibilities

Visualize, create and implement real-time visual effects
Create effects that work optimally on the target platform
Be proactive and self-motivated, seeking out tasks remaining to be done
Collaborate with other effects artists, and the rest of the development team to make the best game possible
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed