For over 30 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. Our most recent game, The Last of Us Part II, has received over 300 Game of the Year awards and three of our games are among the top 10 highest scored games on the PlayStation 4. As a part of the Naughty Dog legacy, you’ll become a part of continuing the development of extraordinary and enduring experiences for a broad, global range of audiences.

Responsibilities:

Create models and assemble scenes for both architectural and organic environments
Troubleshoot levels and maintain them to stay in frame rate, memory and design spec
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed

Requirements and Skills:

3+ years’ experience in games modeling environments using Maya, or related experience/software
An exceptional understanding of form, shape, structure, and silhouette in regard to modeling
Strong experience and techniques in creating plants, shrubs and vines using cards/flats
Strong artistic ability to visualize entire levels and detail with minimal concept art and direction
Strong technical ability to manage assets to fit memory, design, and frame rate limits
Strong polygonal modeling skills- able to generate clean and efficient models at a very fast pace
Self-motivated- requires minimal direction, can carry on the vision for the level until completion and commit to deadlines
Good communication skills—able to help others and ask for help when needed. Being proactive in sharing info and assets
Great team-player attitude—being flexible with new ideas, being open to direction and changes. Listening to team mates
Deadline oriented—able to manage and organize work so he meets all the deadlines and is able to adjust when changes happen
Foundation in the traditional arts

As a part of the Naughty Dog application process, candidates will be expected to provide a portfolio of their work and may be asked to complete an art test.