Environment Artist Job at Naughty Dog in Santa Monica

This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner YOH Enterprise Solutions.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position. This is a hybrid/on‑site 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 Parts I and II are now available for the first time on PC. Currently, we’re busy at the kennel working on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and we’d love to find talented individuals to join us.

What You Will Do

Create models and assemble scenes across a variety of subject matter

Troubleshoot and maintain levels to stay in frame rate, memory, and design spec

Act as point of contact to achieve design and art direction goals as it pertains to building game art

Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed

What Skills You Will Use

3+ years experience modeling high quality environments for games

Collaborative mindset while working closely with other departments to find and propose solutions for the betterment of the game

Strong art sensibilities related to color, composition and scale

Strong artistic ability to visualize entire levels and detail with minimal concept art and direction

Self‑motivated – can execute the vision for the level until completion in a timely and efficient manner

Foundational understanding of modeling as demonstrated by the ability to create high quality architecture and organic models

Strong polygonal modeling skills – able to generate clean and efficient models

Great team‑player—willing to seek help and feedback from others and give it in return. Being extremely proactive in sharing info and assets. Open to direction and iteration.

Able to meet schedules, be flexible and proactive, communicating evolving project needs

Strong technical ability to manage assets to fit memory and performance considerations

Proficiency using Maya, or equivalent software

This role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. The estimated base pay range for this role is $120,600—$150,700 USD per hour.

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